LibGuides: Social Work Research Guide: Social Welfare & Policy

Social Work Organizations's Positions/Advocacy

Social Work Speaks: National Association Of Social Workers Policy Statements 2021–2023 (12th ed.) by National Association of Social Workers (older copies are in Bierce Library)
Call Number: HV88 .N126 2021 at Wayne
ISBN: 9780871015648
Publication Date: 2021

NASW Advocacy (National Association of Social Workers)
"NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies."
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Ohio - Advocacy
Links to selective topics of interest to Ohio social workers.

Legislation - Go to "Research Databases & Other Resources" for more

Congressional Research Service
"The reports are prepared by the Library of Congress for members of Congress on policy contemporaneous to the issues facing the legislature."

HeinOnline This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text primary and secondary sources for legal and government information. Collections include scholarly journals, judicial and Congressional publications, and legal reference materials, with a substantial focus on historical resources.

Oyez.com
Oyez.com is a useful reference for understanding trends, issues, and opinions in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Think Tanks

A think tank is a "group or organization that researches and often advocates on a broad topic like economics, the military, technology, social issues, or culture." Some think tanks have a specific focus such as political (e.g., conservative), scientific, liberal, and other interests.
Source: MPA@UNC, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government’s online MPA program

Social Work Policy Institute
A think tank established within the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
Pew Research Center
"Nonpartisan research data collected from opinion polls, demographic research, and media content analysis. Includes empirical social science research about US and international trends, attitudes, and issues."