The NLCSW develops documents to support and advance social work. These documents are intended to raise awareness of ethical issues, affirm professional responsibilities and highlight social work knowledge. As opportunities present, NLCSW also collaborates with national and international social work organizations to develop resources for the social work profession.
- Ethical Decision-Making in Social Work Practice (Updated June 2020)
- Resource Guide for Private Practice (Updated April 2020)
- Social Workers and Diagnosis Using the DSM-5 Practice Guideline
- Guiding Framework for Social Workers Concerned about the Professional Practice of a Colleague (Updated February 2020)
- Informed Consent with Children and Youth (2019)
- Enduring Power of Attorney, Substitute Decision Maker: What is the Role of Social Work? (2019)
- Informed Consent and Documentation Reflection Tools (2017)
- Medical Assistance in Dying (2016)
- Social Workers in the K-12 Education System (2015)
- ASWB Model Regulatory Standards for Technology and Social Work Practice (2015)
- CASW Social Media and Social Work Practice (2014)
- Social Work and Decision Specific Capacity Assessments (2012)
- Complementary & Adjunct Therapies & Techniques: A Guide for Registered Social Workers (2011)
- Quality of Work Life {Executive Summary} (2007)