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NASW Social Work Talks podcast explores topics that social workers care about and features social work experts. The podcast is free and all are invited to tune in. The first episode debuted March 6, with NASW CEO Angelo McClain, PhD, LSCW, as guest speaker. Hear Dr. McClain discuss the importance of Social Work Month, NASW initiatives, how he got interested in social work, and more.
NASW is working with the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) in an ongoing campaign to help prevent this disorder and educate social workers. Social workers already play a vital role in working with individuals living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and their families. NOFAS is sharing stories from social workers and these families during Social Work Month. Take time to watch and read these stories and share them with your constituents and through your social media networks.
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Given the prevalence of FASD and its far-reaching impact throughout the lifespan, social workers across the spectrum of health, education, child welfare, and criminal justice settings have a role to play in the identification, referral, and delivery of services to individuals and families affected by FASD. Use this NASW reference tool to access the latest resources for enhancing your understanding, competency, and practice skills around FASD.
| The NASW Research Library, a new members-only resource, provides FREE access to over 25 different databases of materials from allied organizations such as the American Public Health Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American Bar Association. Access evidence-based research and client education, assessment tools, practice guidelines, and more.
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This paper describes the construction and descriptive analysis of a data set of United States school shooting events. Three hundred forty-three shooting events are included, spanning 175 years of United States educational history. All levels of U.S. educational institution are included. Events are included when a firearm is discharged, regardless of whether an injury occurs. The analysis defines a mass shooting as an event in which four or more persons, excluding the shooter, are injured or killed. It defines a mass murder as an event in which four or more persons, excluding the shooter, are killed. The data reveals that U.S. high schools are where most shooting events occur. Relatively speaking, there have been few mass murder events on U.S. campuses, but they have occurred with much greater frequency in the last 50 years. In most cases, shootings are premeditated. No prescription related to firearms at educational institutions is made.
| | SOCIAL WORK MONTH JOURNAL ARTICLE COLLECTION (FREE ARTICLES) |
The "Social Work Month" collection features select articles published in NASW's scholarly journals: Social Work, Social Work Research, Health & Social Work, and Children & Schools. Find articles on statutory compensation for those wrongly imprisoned, the social work role in postmortem care, care in the U.S. vs. Canada for women living in poverty with breast cancer, the school social worker, and more. Open access ends March 31, 2018. 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.
With the increasing number of women in prison, understanding incarcerated women's psychological health is a timely and necessary line of research to guide policy and practices within prisons. This understanding influences prison design, service coordination, and intervention development. Two main theories commonly shape the examination of women's psychological health during incarceration: deprivation theory and importation theory. Deprivation theory posits that aspects of the prison's environment, such as type of correctional facility, institutional crowding, and type of supervision, influence women's psychological health. In contrast, importation theory focuses on offender-level variables, such as demographics and adversity histories, in connection to incarcerated women's psychological health. This article reviews key research findings from these two theoretical perspectives. An integration of these theories may advance the field of knowledge about women's mental health in prison. Based on both existing research insights and gaps, this article outlines specific implications for theory development and social work research, practice, and policy directions.
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) recently launched an online resource to help people recognize and find high-quality care for alcohol use disorder. NIAAA's Treatment Navigator is a comprehensive, yet easy-to-use, tool to help individuals and their loved ones navigate the often-complicated process of choosing treatment for alcohol problems. With many treatment options available, the Navigator makes the search easier by telling them what they need to know — and what they need to do — to find appropriate, high-quality care. The Navigator helps point the way to evidence-based alcohol treatment options delivered by skilled health professionals and helps people choose the best options for their specific situations. The Treatment Navigator is the result of a nearly two-year development effort grounded in a review of decades of scientific research on clinical interventions and health services, and with input from people seeking alcohol treatment, treatment providers, and researchers.
FREE Online CE Training on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Continuing education courses on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) are now available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) FASD Training and Resources website. Designed for busy practitioners, courses are easy to access, with brief modules. Because FASD affects children and adults across systems of care, course content is appropriate for clinicians in diverse practice settings. Learn more about FASD and how you can help prevent, identify, and manage FASD impairments. NASW is a national partner in CDC's Collaborative for Alcohol-Free Pregnancy.
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| "Legal Issue of the Month" articles present an overview of one legal topic relevant to social work practice, focusing on a recent court decision or emerging legal issue. This archive of articles for NASW members addresses commonly asked questions as well as hot-button emerging issues.
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Social workers frequently provide counseling to married couples who end up in divorce. One of the parties is likely to request the social worker's notes. The attorney for one of the parties may subpoena the couple's therapy records in divorce or child custody proceedings. Social workers providing couples therapy have a legal duty to protect the privacy and confidentiality of both parties. Clients have the right to inspect, copy, and access their own records under HIPAA and/or state law. However, applicable rule is that social workers are not to release client information unless required or permitted by law or authorized in a written document signed by the client. This Legal Issue of the Month article discusses confidentiality, privilege, and the applicable NASW Code of Ethics provisions pertaining to access to a couple's therapy records.
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| | ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS |
March 1
 Social Work Month Begins!
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.
March 20
Student Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
Join social work students across the country for this Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP) event in Washington, DC. Visit the office of the Congressional member representing the district that your school is in, as well as the office of your local Congress member or the offices of members of the Congressional Social Work Caucus. Registration for the event is $25 (does not include lunch).
March 21
Social Work Day on the Hill
Registration is free for this Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP) event in Washington, DC. Attend one, two, or all three events of the day-long program, with the option to livestream the first two events of the day. The program concludes with a Congressional reception celebrating the contributions social workers have made, and are continuing to make, in the U.S. Congress and the federal government.
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 29
NASW Virtual Career Fair
Skype and instant message with top recruiters and employers of social workers across the nation. Apply for positions during the fair. Registration is free for job seekers.
 March 31
Last Day for Early Bird Rates on 2018 NASW National Conference Registration
"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!
Last Day to Access "Social Work Month" and "Mental Health" Article Collections
These diverse collections include 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.
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects social work employment to grow 15% from 2016 to 2026—faster than the average of all other professions. To learn more about the burgeoning field of social work, download our free white paper "Find Your Way in Social Work: a job market to match a growing need."
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Read new comments, statements, and sign-on letters every month to understand NASW's positions on key issues. NASW signs on to letters to the U.S. Congress and the administration to promote our public policy goals. The association also writes statements and letters to educate national and local policymakers. In addition, NASW joins coalition partners to demonstrate unity on an issue and to push for change.
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After Parkland, there have been many calls to make schools a "harder target" — for example, by arming teachers. But there's a decent amount of research out there on what actually makes schools safer, and most of it doesn't point to more guns.
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