The National Association of Social Workers, Virginia Chapter (NASW-VA) is a professional social work membership organization that strives to assure achievement of the highest standards of Social Work practice in the Commonwealth via: - Promoting the core professional value of belief in inherent worth and dignity of each individual. - Endorsing and advancing a core, professional, social work identity and presence. - Connecting, educating & defining standards to provide necessary tools for enhancing professional practice. - Assessing and addressing current trends and issues relevant to and affecting, the profession. - Advocating and supporting public policies and legislative efforts further the profession of Social Work and embrace the diversity of human need.