Protection of the public

• to develop sound and professional standards of social work practice

• to inform the public of social work practice

• to ensure the social work profession is accountable for ethical practice

  Social action

• to provide leadership and present positions on social issues which concern members. 

  Supporting members

• to promote continuing education programs relating to social work practice

• to liaise between social work education programs and practice

• to promote the identity of the social work profession

• to promote networking among its members

  Why you should join!

• participate in the advancement and maintenance of high professional standards

• joining MIRSW signifies professional standards of excellence

• benefit from less costly liability insurance and special group liability insurance

• receive relevant and timely information through the Prairie Insights newsletter published by MASW and MIRSW

• received regular email “Member Updates”

• network with social workers through CASW and have online access to the organization's journal, The Reporter

• take advantage of conferences, seminars and workshops, sponsored by MASW/MIRSW, at reduced rates

• network with social workers in the field through the newsletter, email, attending workshops, and serving on committees

• keep up to date on policy and practice issues

• support and participate in social action

• consult with colleagues on ethical issues