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Prerequisite: Official NASW Training on 2017 Revisions to the Code of Ethics
The recently revised NASW Code of Ethics went into effect on January 1, 2018. The 2017 revisions to the Code focus largely on the use of technology and the implications of technology for ethical practice. Nineteen sections of the Code were affected. Make sure you know how these significant changes impact the profession and your practice:
- View the free recording of NASW's live training in October 2017 on the revisions.
(Earn 2 Ethics CE credits for the training for a nominal fee.)
- Join one of three live question-and-answer discussions based on October's official training on the 2017 revisions to the Code. You may register for only one of the following discussions:
Registration for the Q & A discussions is free. Space is limited to 250 participants per discussion. No continuing education credit is available for the Q & A discussions.
Prerequisite: Official NASW Training on 2017 Revisions to the Code of Ethics
NASW and its D.C. Metro Chapter oppose the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador. The action is misguided and could lead to disturbing humanitarian consequences. In the Washington, D.C., metro area alone, there are more than 30,000 Salvadorans who will be directly impacted by this decision. Compounding the action is that the Trump administration plans to cancel TPS for Haiti in 2019. NASW condemns Trump's racially charged and demeaning remarks about El Salvador, Haiti, and African nations in his statements about his preferences for which racial and ethnic groups should be allowed into the United States.
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| | SOCIAL WORK MONTH — MARCH |
 Send us your nominations by February 15, 2018, for news and magazine articles, trade publications, TV shows, movies, websites, and other media that promote the social work profession in a positive way. Voting will take place during Social Work Month in March. Learn about last year's winners and how they helped raise awareness about social work and social work issues.
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Master's and PhD Programs with a Clinical Focus
Accepting Applications for Fall 2018!
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The National Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification (NCNLI) has released a revised listing of candidates for the Association's upcoming national election. Voting will begin in early April and will be conducted online. Visit the NASW National Elections webpage for the most current listing of candidates. Questions? Email governance@socialworkers.org or call 202.336.8270.
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The NASW Foundation is accepting applications for scholarships and doctoral fellowships to help provide financial resources to social work students pursuing a variety of social work specialties. Apply online. Applications are accepted through March 8, 2018. Questions? Email naswfoundation@naswdc.org.
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UNE Online is proud to offer a uniquely inclusive, supportive, and student-centered Master of Social Work program completed fully online, with engaging course design and unparalleled student support services. CSWE accredited, Traditional and Advanced Standing tracks available. Continue your education in the New Year with UNE Online!
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The American Society on Aging (ASA) offers NASW members a 10% discount on registration for its 2018 Aging in America conference, which will take place in San Francisco on March 26-29. Participants may earn up to 20 CE credits, approved by NASW (NASW CE approval recognized by more than 38 licensure boards), at no additional charge beyond conference registration. NASW members may obtain the 10% NASW discount by using the code NASW10 when registering. This code will be valid throughout the conference registration dates.
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NEW MERCHANDISE
Social Work Month 2018
Add fresh flavor to your Social Work Month celebrations with the Herb Garden set. Set includes three biodegradable natural color planters, three compressed soil wafers, and three seed packets (parsley, basil, and chive).
BROWSE more Social Work Month products today.
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| | MENTAL HEALTH ARTICLE COLLECTION |
Now through March 31, 2018, members can access a diverse collection of mental health articles published in NASW's scholarly journals: Social Work, Social Work Research, Health & Social Work, and Children & Schools. NASW members receive an online subscription to Social Work with NASW membership and discounted rates on subscriptions to Social Work Research, Health & Social Work, and Children & Schools.
 Incarcerated individuals, particularly women, experience high rates of mental health and substance use disorders, potentially placing them at an increased risk for homelessness. This study examined factors associated with anticipated postjail homelessness among men and women incarcerated in an urban county jail. Participants were categorized into three groups on the basis of scores of screening measures for substance misuse and mental illness: (1) substance use disorder only, (2) serious mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorder (SMI/COD), and (3) no disorder. Gender differences within the three groups were examined, and logistic regressions were used to assess factors associated with anticipated postjail homelessness.
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Make the world a better place and become a Social Worker, the fastest growing career field in the Country. Students learn the knowledge, skills, and values of the profession and gain both classroom and community-based experiences. The BSW, MSW and Ph.D. programs all offer challenging courses and internship experiences.
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TherapyNotes™
NASW MEMBERS: Get 10% off your first year when you sign up. Use code NASW.
Track patient appointments, notes, billing, and claims with ease!
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| | ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS |
February 9
Free Q & A Discussion on the Recent Revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics
The recently revised NASW Code of Ethics went into effect on January 1, 2018. Registration for the Q & A discussion is free. You may register for only one of the three discussions held in February. No continuing education credit is available for the Q & A discussions. Prerequisite: Official NASW Training on 2017 Revisions to the Code of Ethics
February 15
Free Q & A Discussion on the Recent Revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics
The recently revised NASW Code of Ethics went into effect on January 1, 2018. Registration for the Q & A discussion is free. You may register for only one of the three discussions held in February. No continuing education credit is available for the Q & A discussions. Prerequisite: Official NASW Training on 2017 Revisions to the Code of Ethics
February 21
Private Practice Q & A Call-in Session – A Look at Common Coding Errors Made by Clinical Social Workers
An Hour With Private Practice: Questions & Answers is a free monthly Q & A call-in session for NASW members. Sessions start at 12 p.m. ET. No registration is required.
February 24
Free Q & A Discussion on the Recent Revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics
The recently revised NASW Code of Ethics went into effect on January 1, 2018. Registration for the Q & A discussion is free. You may register for only one of the three discussions held in February. No continuing education credit is available for the Q & A discussions. Prerequisite: Official NASW Training on 2017 Revisions to the Code of Ethics
March 1
Social Work Month Starts!
March is National Professional Social Work Month. This year's theme, "Social Workers: Leaders. Advocates. Champions.," emphasizes how every community needs social workers to improve policies and services.
Social Work Month Thunderclap
Kick off Social Work Month by participating in NASW's Thunderclap on March 1. NASW's Thunderclap is set for 7:30 a.m. ET. Sign up before March 1 to participate. A thunderclap is an organized crowdsourcing tool for releasing a flood of tweets and social media posts at the same time with the same message.
March 8
Applications Due for NASW Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship Awards
Scholarships and fellowships help provide financial resources to social work students pursuing a variety of social work specialties. Questions? Email naswfoundation@naswdc.org.
March 21
Private Practice Q & A Call-in Session – Using Technology Effectively in Private Practice
Call-in session is free, available to NASW members only, and starts at 12 p.m. ET. No registration is required.
 March 31
Last Day for Early Bird Rates on Registration for 2018 NASW National Conference
"Shaping Tomorrow Together"
June 20-23, 2018 | Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC
Join thousands of social workers, like-minded professionals, and social work thought leaders for four days of unparalleled opportunities for professional development, continuing education, networking, and thought-provoking conversations tackling the most pressing issues facing the social work profession across the world. Earn 20+ CEUs. Register by March 31 to take advantage of very attractive early bird rates!
 Track patient appointments, notes, billing, and claims with ease with TherapyNotes, an online practice management, billing, and scheduling system for mental health professionals. NASW members who sign up for TherapyNotes for the first time enjoy a 30-day free trial and a 10% discount on their first-year subscription. Use promo code NASW.
 Save up to 40% on tickets to sports events, concerts, movies, theme parks, ski resorts, zoos, aquariums, and much more! Ticket Monster provides access to the largest online entertainment offering, delivering low prices and unbeatable value on tickets to your favorite events, theme parks, attractions, and movies. Discounts are automatically applied on the platform so you can instantly start saving on all of your favorite entertainment.
 Enjoy a flexible rewards program with thousands of rewards options (including gift cards, merchandise, and travel), unlimited point earnings, no annual fee, and an additional 20% discount on continuing education at NASW's Social Work Online CE Institute.
Every day, social workers across this country provide a wide range of services in increasingly complex environments without proper safety training. Unfortunately, too many social workers have been the targets of verbal and physical assaults, and, tragically, some have even lost their lives while performing their job responsibilities. NASW encourages social workers to review established guidelines for social worker safety and to support passage of the Social Worker Safety Act of 2017.
Access reports examining issues related to the work of social workers, including how to serve people who have complex needs and how public agencies and other organizations deliver health and human services.
 The opening plenary session at the 2017 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, which focused on ensuring healthy youth development, highlighted the need to include young people as partners in research and evaluation. In doing so, the conference participants joined the voices of a growing group of social work scholars committed to youth participation and engagement, who have also highlighted the importance of youth voice in the development of prevention strategies and programming that are aligned with the lived experience of young people. Presenting four unique social work efforts designed to harness the power of youth voice, this article shines a spotlight on the role of social work research and practice in harnessing the power of youth participation in efforts of promote healthy youth development. This article concludes by illustrating the benefits of youth engagement for young people, communities, and researchers.
 Although women constitute 51 percent of the
population of the United States, they experience continuing disparate treatment
and a widening gender gap in earnings compared to their male counterparts.
Household income varies dramatically and women and women-headed
households are more likely to live in poverty. Violence against women is an
ongoing challenge that can trigger income and food insecurity for women
and their children. Enacting pay equity legislation will not only revive the
economy, it will also address discriminatory wage practices that create
long-term effects for women and their families and systematic poverty. Wage
discrimination means women earn less throughout their lifetimes and are
more challenged during retirement. Children are affected when women
cannot adequately provide financial resources for their families.
| | SOCIAL WORK ISSUES IN THE NEWS |
HealthDay News
Talk therapy can be a cost-effective way to treat teens with depression who don't take or stop using antidepressants, a new study finds.
Antidepressants are typically used to treat depression, but up to half of families with a depressed child decide against using these medications, according to the researchers.
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WTOP-FM
There's reassuring news for parents of teenagers in the U.S.: Teen drug and alcohol use is at an all-time low.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health, has been tracking the trends for decades with its "Monitoring the Future" annual report, and the latest data show that while marijuana use holds steady, cigarette, prescription drug and binge drinking rates among high schoolers have declined.
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CNNMoney
In June 2017, Christopher Morris started work as an associate at Ernst & Young.
The 36-year-old is one of 14 people in the professional services firm's "neurodiversity" program, which hires people on the autism spectrum to work on its accounting and analytics projects.
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The Chronicle of Social Change
As the current chair of Los Angeles County's Board of Supervisors, Sheila Kuehl is in a prominent position to shape child welfare policy that will not only have an impact in Los Angeles, but nationally.
With more than 10 million residents, the county is larger than all but eight states.
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