Public Policy Committee

The NASW-AZ Public Policy Committee is the organization's advocacy voice for all Arizona social workers and the vulnerable people they serve. The goal of the Public Policy Committee is to educate, inform and engage the NASW-AZ membership about issues related to candidate election, public policy issues and the legislative process. Specific objectives include:

   1. To set the annual legislative agenda and identify other public policy
      issues.
   2. To educate members on issues.
   3. To advocate for issues and provide legislative presence.
   4. To maintain an email alert system.
   5. To coordinate with other human service advocacy organizations.
   6. To provide training on legislative advocacy.

Additionally, a sub-committee of the Public Policy Committee plans and
implements the annual Social Work Day at the Legislature. Other than the
major planning for this event, most of the meetings for the Public Policy
Committee are done by email. New members do not need to have previous
experience with legislative advocacy; the best qualification for members of
this committee is a passion for the laws and policies that protect the
rights and improve the lives of vulnerable people.

To log into the Public Policy Committee Administrative site, click here  (for current committee members only)

Social Work Day at the Legislature

Planning has already begun for this annual event. Suggestions/comments welcome! Please contact the chapter with suggestions at

admin@naswaz.com

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