This message was sent to ##Email## April 4, 2019     Home  |   About  |   Membership  |   Advocacy  |   Practice    Archive  |   Advertise    TOP STORIES House of Representatives Expected to Vote Today on Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R.1585) The bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R.1585), introduced by Representatives Karen Bass (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), is a reauthorization bill that includes narrowly focused enhancements to address gaps identified by victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and the people who work on the ground with them every day. Learn about key enhancements included in the bill. NASW has worked in coalition with Jewish Women International to educate and rally support for H.R.1585. #MeToo: Movement Elevates Efforts to End Sexual Violence Social Work Advocates April/May 2019 Magazine (NASW membership includes magazine subscription.) Social workers nationwide are increasing efforts to end sexual violence and the issues surrounding it as women across the country are marching and speaking out to say no more violence against women. And the country is embracing the movement called #MeToo. Clinical Social Worker and Trafficking Survivor Susan Munsey Helps Rescue, Rehabilitate Other Survivors NASW Social Work Talks Podcast — Episode 24: Speaking Out Against Domestic Violence Susan Munsey, LCSW, founded GenerateHope, a nonprofit that provides long-term housing and trauma-informed therapy, education, and vocational support for young women and teens who have survived the trauma of sex trafficking. A survivor of trafficking herself, Munsey is passionate about rescuing and rehabilitating women and educating people on this issue. Clinical Social Worker and Domestic Violence Survivor Carla Gonzalez Speaks Out Against Domestic Violence NASW Social Work Talks Podcast—Episode 15: Speaking Out Against Domestic Violence Carla Gonzalez is a clinical social worker and domestic violence survivor who leverages her professional skills and her platform as Miss U.S. World Elite (among other titles) as a vehicle for speaking out against domestic violence, bullying, and sexual assault.    CONTINUING EDUCATION REGISTER NOW! — NASW 2019 Virtual Forum Trauma Through the Social Work Lens June 19-20, 2019 Join us for the NASW 2019 Virtual Forum, Wednesday and Thursday, June 19 and 20. This two-day program will address trauma from a social work perspective, feature both plenary and breakout sessions, and offer CE credits. Live streamed from the NASW National Office, you will be able to view the forum from your home, office, or mobile device. 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This online platform allows you to track your license renewal requirements and completed CE’s and provides suggested content to obtain the continuing education you need.    NASW PRESS NASW Press Graduation Bundle Sale Save 30% When You Buy the Bundle by April 30 Phone Orders Only | Call 800.227.3590 Start your career in social work with the three must-have resources for social workers: Social Work Speaks: National Association of Social Workers Policy Statements 2018-2020, 11th Edition Includes 24 updated policy statements on topics ranging from human trafficking and transgender and gender-nonconforming people to immigrants and refugees; useful for developing organizational responses to policy issues, conducting policy analysis, and working in advocacy coalitions Social Work Dictionary, 6th Edition Defines terms used by the profession for clear and precise communication NASW Code of Ethics Helps guide the decision-making and everyday professional conduct of social workers The bundle makes the perfect gift for yourself or the new social worker you know. The special bundle price applies to phone orders only. Call 800.227.3590 to order. Bundle Sale Price: $79 plus tax and shipping Sale Price Valid Through: April 30, 2019    MYNASW MEMBER COMMUNITY — HOT TOPICS Test Preparation for MSW Grief Group Curriculums Need Trauma Resources for Children of an International Adoption The MyNASW online community is open to NASW members only and is free to join. Ask your colleagues questions, find mentors, exchange useful resources, and rally around your passion — social work. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE The Institute for Clinical Social Work Master's and PhD Programs with a Clinical Focus Accepting Applications for Fall 2018! MORE    NASW RESEARCH LIBRARY Quickly search by key words to find evidence-based research and client education, assessment tools, practice guidelines, and more at the NASW Research Library. Filter your results by type of source (academic journals, books, conference materials, reports, etc.), name of publication, publisher, university, language, and more. Use your NASW username and password to log in to the library. Keyword Search: "#metoo" Document: The Collective Power of #MeToo Author: Sarah Jaffe Source: University of Pennsylvania Press. Spring 2018, Vol. 65 Issue 2, p80-87 Document: A Culture of Silence Authors: Kirsten, Savali West Source: Essence. Nov 2018, Vol. 49 Issue 6, p98-101 Document: Health promotion and #MeToo: Meeting men where they are Authors: J. Hope Corbin Source: Health Promotion International. Dec 2018, Vol. 33 Issue 6, p921–924 Document: From #MeToo to #TimesUp in health care: Can a culture of accountability end inequity and harassment? Author: Esther K. Choo; Carrie L. Byington; Niva-Lubin Johnson; Reshma Jagsi Source: Sociological Quarterly. 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June 15 Last Day to Prepay Membership Dues for This Year and Future Years at the Current Rate New dues rates take effect July 1, 2019. You may prepay current and future dues before rates increase if you pay your dues in full by June 15, 2019. You also may pay your dues in two or three installments if you pay your dues in full by your membership renewal date. Learn more. June 19 Private Practice Q&A Call-in Session – Making Sense of the CMS-1500 Claim Form Call-in session is free, available to NASW members only, and starts at 12 p.m. ET. No registration is required. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Earn Your MSW with UNE Online! Elevate your career with the University of New England by earning your Master of Social Work with our 100% online, CSWE-accredited MSW program! Learn more. EMAIL TIP Make Sure MemberLink Doesn't Get Junked Sometimes, an email message that you wish to receive is incorrectly judged as spam by your ISP or email program and sent to your junk folder. 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