About Us

 Advocating for equity, professional recognition, and leadership among formerly incarcerated social workers. 

 The National Association of Formerly Incarcerated Social Workers works to remove systemic barriers, expand professional opportunities, and build a community grounded in dignity, inclusion, and the transformative power of lived experience. 

The National Association of Formerly Incarcerated Social Workers (NAFISW) is dedicated to advancing equity, professional inclusion, and opportunities for justice-impacted social workers.

Through advocacy, education, and community building, we work to remove systemic barriers, elevate lived experience, and create pathways for formerly incarcerated individuals to thrive in the social work profession.

The National Association of Formerly Incarcerated Social Workers (NAFISW) is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing equity, professional inclusion, and opportunities for formerly incarcerated social workers.

We advocate for fair access to social work education, professional development, and licensure while challenging systemic barriers associated with criminal-legal histories.

Through education, advocacy, and community building, NAFISW recognizes the value of lived experience and works toward a more inclusive social work profession.

The National Association of Formerly Incarcerated Social Workers (NAFISW) is committed to removing systemic barriers that limit access to social work education, field placements, professional licensure, and career advancement for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Through advocacy, education, professional development, and community building, we work to promote equitable opportunities, challenge stigma, and ensure that lived experience is recognized as a valuable strength within the social work profession.

Our mission is to create a more inclusive profession where justice-impacted social workers have the opportunity to lead, serve, and thrive.