Welcome to IASWGThe International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG), Inc. is the premier international association for social workers and allied helping professionals engaged in group work. The purpose of this non-profit, member-driven organization is to promote excellence in group work practice, education, field instruction, research and publication. The goals of this Association are realized through a program of action and advocacy at both the local and international levels. Members include group workers from Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Canada, Czech Republic, China, Croatia, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Trinidad-Tobago, United Kingdom, United States, and Virgin Islands. IASWG is a global organization, and we are pleased to invite you to view our IASWG Standards of Group Work Practice in several languages: French, Spanish and English.
A Message from the IASWG Executive CommitteeAs IASWG reflects on current and ongoing racial injustices and systematic oppression in the world, we are reminded of the tenets of our mission: “As group workers we believe that our common ground unites us and our differences enrich us. Committed to social justice, IASWG gives particular attention to people systemically disadvantaged by the power differential inherent in oppressive social structures.” In keeping with these values, IASWG supports Black Lives Matter, condemns anti-black racism, and echoes demands for change within unjust and oppressive systems around the globe. In 2016, IASWG released The Time for Group Work, a message that is particularly relevant today as we face untold assaults on human rights, health, and racial justice: “There has never been a more urgent time to bring communities together towards a mutual understanding and a respect, not just for humanity, but for the planet as a whole. Social group work can create security where there is uncertainty, a feeling of belonging where there is alienation, and a vehicle for positive communal action where there is a sense of helplessness. It has been used to unite and give voice to people in the aftermath of conditions that seemed beyond repair. Through social group work, nations, communities, and individuals can repair.” IT IS TIME FOR GROUP WORK.
The Benefits of MembershipThe purpose of this non-profit, member-driven organization is to promote excellence in group work practice, education, field instruction, research and publication. The thousands of members that have joined with us over the years have both benefited by and enriched our association. We hope you join us too.
Join TodayCurrent Organizational Members:These organizations currently support the mission of IASWG and group work. We thank them for their support.
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