Association for the Advancement of Social Work (R.A.)

Promoting and developing the profession of social work in Israel by achieving interim objectives as follows: initiating and developing a system of training courses, continuing education, and specialized apprenticeships in social work for social workers, to improve and expand professional knowledge. Initiating and conducting applied research in the field of social work. Publishing a professional journal of high standard that will encourage writing and publication in social work. Initiating and encouraging the operation of special and innovative projects in the profession. Encouraging and establishing relationships with associations of social workers abroad and similar social work institutions overseas. Working to improve the public image of social work and social workers