Research Guides: SOCW 810 Social Welfare Policy & Analysis: Policies, Programs & Gov't Docs

Finding Policies & Programs

OVC's Directory of Crime Victim Services
Enter a state or country, plus type of victimization and/or type of service and/or type of agency to find services in your area.
State & Territory Profiles: Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
From the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Office on Trafficking in Persons. State reports available in English and Spanish.
USA.gov: Services by State
Select your state, then choose filters such as State Agencies--Social Services, or State Government --Corrections, etc., to identify programs and get information about their services.
Adolescent Health & Mental Health Facts by State
Created by the Office of Adolescent Health, part of the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. Info on physical, mental and reproductive health, substance abuse, and relationships.
Resources by State on Violence Against Women
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Office on Women's Health.

NASW Advocacy Issues
The key issues that the National Association of Social Workers is working on in the current congress.
NASW Social Work Blog
Produced by the National Association of Social Workers
Social Work Today Magazine
Source for information on current issues confronting social workers.