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Strengthening democracy and community outcomes by supporting social workers, organizations, and communities to vote in all elections.

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Our Work

The National Social Work Voter Mobilization Campaign, also known as Voting IS Social Work (VISW), supports nonpartisan voter engagement as central to social work's mission, ethical mandate, and impact. Research shows the important correlations between civic participation, voter turnout, and important measures of health and well-being.

Tools for Democracy

This website provides tools and resources for social work educators, students, professionals, and organizations to integrate voter registration, education, and outreach into practice, service delivery, and community life.

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Why Voting Matters
Learn why

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Get Ready to Vote
Get Ready

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Help Others to Vote
Learn How

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Resources for Schools and Organizations
Resources

Take Action

The Power of 3

The Power of Three Campaign calls all students, faculty, and social workers to mobilize and register at least 3 people to vote!

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Host a Voter Registration Event

Our toolkit includes everything you need to run a successful voter registration event, including tips and tricks to help make your event a success!

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Join the Campaign

Stay informed about upcoming events, new resources, and more.

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Our Endorsers

Nonpartisan voter registration, education and outreach activities are legal, ethical, and endorsed by social work's professional organizations.