The following are professional associations for social work. Their websites are useful for learning about the latest research and news, and finding career resources and professional development opportunities.
Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members. Use their website to learn about common research topics in social work, and learn about career and professional development opportunities.
The NASW Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a guide to the everyday professional conduct of social workers. It is frequently used in social work research assignments.