Social Work Policy Analysis

Sources for information on public policy topics relevant to social work.

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Use the Wayback Machine, part of the Internet Archive, to save copies of webpages that might change or be removed from their sites. You can also use it to find previously saved copies of webpages.

Policy Introductions

Start with these sources to find general information on a policy issue:

Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports

The Congressional Research Service prepares reports on topics of public interest or that are the focus of proposed legislation.
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Encyclopedia of Social Work

Social work encyclopedia with overviews and introductions for many topics.

Encyclopedia of Macro Social Work
Expanded articles related to macro practices and theories from the Encyclopedia of Social Work.
Social Work Speaks: NASW Policy Statements
Policy statements adopted by the NASW Delegate Assembly. This is a PRINT book: ask at Circulation Desk for Reserve Reference HV 85 .N33 a

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Last Updated: Sep 17, 2025 4:51 PM
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