Social Work Resources

Provides public policy, social policy, and social sciences literature at the national and international levels.

In-depth coverage of current topics and issues. Good for helping to understand policy issues.

Database for economic research.

"Non-partisan research and policy institute working on federal and state fiscal policies and public programs that affect low- and moderate-income Americans."

"Influencing State Policy (ISP) assists social work faculty and students in learning to effectively influence the formation, implementation, and evaluation of state - level policy and legislation."

"IRP is a nonpartisan research institution dedicated to producing and disseminating rigorous evidence to inform policies and programs to combat poverty, inequality, and their effects in the United States. "

"advances racial and economic justice through ground-breaking impact litigation, policy advocacy, and support for grassroots organizing"

A web project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a U.S. nonprofit, civil rights organization based in Montgomery, Alabama, that aims to promote tolerance and diversity. The center provides a collection of articles, interactive maps, and documents focusing on the problems of hate and intolerance. Educational resources for teachers and materials aimed at children are available.

"The vision of the Cato Institute is to create free, open, and civil societies founded on libertarian principles."

"Heritage’s mission is to formulate and promote public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense."

"The National Council on Family Relations, founded in 1938, is the oldest nonprofit, nonpartisan, multidisciplinary professional association focused solely on family research, practice, and education."

"Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions."

The Urban Institute is a nonprofit research organization that provides data and evidence to help advance upward mobility and equity. We are a trusted source for changemakers who seek to strengthen decisionmaking, create inclusive economic growth, and improve the well-being of families and communities.

"The Idaho Chapter will provide leadership to promote the social work profession, exemplify and support ethical and knowledgeable practice, and positively impact social justice for all."

"The 12th edition of Social Work Speaks is a reference tool that can inform organizational responses to policy and legal issues, policy analysis, and advocacy coalitions. " Select the red "View eBook" button.
Older volumes are located on the 3rd floor of the Albertsons Library, Call Number: HV88; .N118

"NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies."

A think tank established within the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

U.S. federal legislative information.

Great source for government social program information. Provides "background material and statistical data on the major entitlement programs and other activities within the Committee's jurisdiction."

Publications and datasets provided by OECD and other international agencies.

Searches for multiple U.S. federal government databases, retrieving reports, articles, and citations.