NASW Chapters: Directors' Perceptions of Factors Which Impede and Encourage Active Member Participation

NASW state chapters provide a mechanism through which members can become involved in formal political and community advocacy practice. However, there is little understanding of the extent to which members are actively involved in policy and political practice and the factors that encourage or discou...

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Published in:Journal of community practice 2005-01, Vol.13 (4), p.69-83
Main Authors: Hartnett, Helen, Harding, Scott, Scanlon, Edward
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advocacy
Education
NASW
Participation
Professional Associations
Social Work
Social work advocacy practice
Social Work Education
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Summary:NASW state chapters provide a mechanism through which members can become involved in formal political and community advocacy practice. However, there is little understanding of the extent to which members are actively involved in policy and political practice and the factors that encourage or discourage participation. Through a mailed survey to state NASW chapter directors, this paper describes the extent to which members are involved in advocacy and the perceived factors which contribute to or impede participation.
ISSN:1070-5422
1543-3706
DOI:10.1300/J125v13n04_05