This message was sent to ##Email## April 11, 2019     Home  |   About  |   Membership  |   Advocacy  |   Practice    Archive  |   Advertise    TOP STORIES NASW Leadership Attends Social Work Day at the UN Watch the Recorded Webcast NASW President Kathryn Wehrmann, NASW CEO Angelo McClain, NASW Foundation Director Robert Arnold, and NASW Foundation Assistant Director Susan Rubin represented NASW at Social Work Day at the United Nations on April 1. The annual event convenes people from around the world who are working to make a difference. This year’s theme was child protection. NASW Protests Discriminatory Foster Care Legislation NASW Social Justice and Human Rights Manager Mel Wilson joined officials from other social justice and adoption agencies to protest two discriminatory foster care bills in the Tennessee state legislature, HB 836/SB 1304 and HB 1152/SB 848. In their joint op-ed, NASW, the North American Council on Adoptable Children, the National Center on Adoption and Permanency, and the Harmony Family Center warned how the bills would allow adoption agencies in the state to deny services to families based on their faith, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Learn About Climate Change Health Effects and Solutions April 28-29, 2019 | Arlington, Virginia Hosted by the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health Join the conversation with the public and policymakers about the health harms of climate change and the health benefits of climate solutions, and to build support for solutions. Attend briefings on national and state level developments, presentations and training on a range of policy solutions, and a discussion of a new national framework for addressing the climate crisis. Meeting attendees will visit Congress and speak to legislators on Day 2 of the conference. NASW is an affiliate member of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health.    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Seton Hall University Be even better positioned to help those in need with an accredited MSW degree from Seton Hall University. Our Advanced Standing option credits the time and effort you have put into your BSW program. Learn more. Read about our Master of Social Work curriculum. What are the admission requirements for Seton Hall’s MSW program? Seton Hall students share what the MSW program has done for them personally and professionally.      CONTINUING EDUCATION Is There a Link Between Bullying Behaviors and School Shootings? April 30, 2019 | 1:00 PM – 2 PM ET Presenter: Maurice S. Fisher, Sr., PhD, BCD 1 Social Work Contact Hour Learn about the empirical link between bullying behaviors and school violence. The presenter will address and discuss information on current research findings; the causal connection between bullying behaviors and school violence, especially school shootings; and early intervention strategies. Pricing: SPS Members: Free / Non-SPS Members: $20 / Non-NASW Members: $30 NASW 2019 Virtual Forum — REGISTER NOW 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. Learn more and register. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE The Institute for Clinical Social Work Master's and PhD Programs with a Clinical Focus Accepting Applications for Fall 2018! MORE Opioid Crisis Virtual Forum — ON DEMAND The recorded sessions from the 2018 NASW Virtual Forum, "Opioid Crisis: No Community Is Immune," are now available on demand. Access cutting-edge presentations by recognized thought leaders to enhance your knowledge of practice trends, policy, and research findings. Choose from 8 breakout sessions and 4 plenary sessions. Earn up to 8 CE hours, including ethics credits.    LICENSING SUPPORT Ditch the Spreadsheet — Meet CE Tracker Confidently track your social worker licensing renewal requirements with CE Tracker — the online tool that tells you exactly what you need to renew your license and tracks your progress along the way. This online platform allows you to track your license renewal requirements and completed CEs and provides suggested content to obtain the continuing education you need. .  SPONSORED VIDEO Level up your career Promoted by Baylor University School of Social Work The Diana R. Garland School of Social Work is one of the nation’s leading graduate programs with research and curricula focusing on topics from international social work to trauma response. The School offers a BSW; an MSW (Waco/Houston, online), three joint-degrees: MSW/MBA, MSW/MDiv, MSW/MTS; and an online PhD. Apply today!    AROUND THE PROFESSION Start the Conversation on Advance Care Planning According to The Conversation Project National Survey (2018), 53% of people say they would be relieved if a loved one started the conversation on end-of-life care. This National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) – April 16 – encourage your clients, members of your community, and your family members and colleagues to express their wishes about their end-of-life care. The yearly observance is to inspire all of us to have this important talk and to remind providers and facilities to respect our wishes. NHDD is not only about end-of-life care but also about helping every individual have their healthcare wishes met. Access the Conversation Starter Kit and other resources on advance care planning.    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 .  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.    MYNASW MEMBER COMMUNITY — HOT TOPICS Library Workshop Animals and Social Work Parent of an Adult Child w/ Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities 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.    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: "climate change and health" Document: Climate change, public health, and policy: A California case study Authors: Ganesh, Chandrakala; Smith, Jason A. Source: American Journal of Public Health. 2018 Suppelement 2, Vol. 108, pS114-S119. 6p. Document: Systematic lack of educational preparation in addressing climate change as a major public health challenge Author: Silverman, Gary S. Source: American Journal of Public Health. February 2019, Vol. 109 Issue 2, p242-243. 2p. Document: Assessing health vulnerabilities and adaptation to climate change: A review of international progress Authors: Berry, Peter; Enright, Paddy M.; Shumake-Guillemot, Joy; Villalobos Prats, Elena; Campbell-Lendrum, Diarmid Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Vol. 15, Issue 12, p2626. Document: Health, climate change, and the descent of science-based policy Author: Rosner, David Source: Milbank Quarterly. March 2017, Vol. 95 Issue 1, p36-39. 4p. Access Documents: Log in to the NASW Research Library and enter the title of the article or key words in the NASW Research Library search box. Advertisement 10 Surprising Careers with an MSSW! Abilene Christian University The Abilene Christian University School of Social Work is ranked as the 3rd best value accredited, Christian Social Work program. The School offers a 38-hour Advanced Standing MSSW, a 64-hour Traditional MSSW, and an optional Certificate in Social Services Administration with seamless MSSW integration. The ACU School of Social Work is internationally recognized for faculty and student research, with over 18,000 published MSSW thesis downloads in more than 170 countries. Our alumni have stepped outside the bounds of traditional social work and into many surprising career opportunities. To discover our list of 10 surprising careers for MSSW grads, click here. Promoted by Abilene Christian University    NASW DUES NOTICE NASW Dues Increase July 1 Prepay Your Dues for This Year and Future Years by June 15 at the Current Rate Installment & Prepay Options Available NASW membership dues increase on July 1, 2019, the first time in 4 years. New dues rates apply to those with membership renewal dates of 6/30/2019 or later. PREPAY: Members may prepay their current dues and future dues at the current rate – before rates increase – if they pay their dues in full by 6/15/2019. For future dues, NASW will apply today’s rate to the dues category members are eligible for in future membership years. Visit SocialWorkers.org/Membership/Membership-Types for the current and new rates. INSTALLMENTS: Member may pay their dues in two or three installments if their dues are paid in full by their membership renewal date. A $25 processing fee will be assessed for refunds of incomplete installment payments. Installment and prepay options are available only by mail or by calling NASW Member Services: MAIL: PO Box 79949, Baltimore, MD 21279-0949 PHONE: 800.742.4089 Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET .  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT    ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS April 17 Private Practice Q&A Call-in Session – Top 4 Most Overlooked Facts About Professional Liability Insurance Call-in session is free, available to NASW members only, and starts at 12 p.m. ET. No registration is required. April 30 NASW Press Graduation Bundle Sale Ends Save 30% when you buy these three must-have resources together: Social Work Speaks: National Association of Social Workers Policy Statements 2018-2020, 11th Edition; Social Work Dictionary, 6th Edition; and NASW Code of Ethics. Bundle sale price valid on phone orders only; call 800.227.3590 to order. Bundle Sale Price: $79 plus tax and shipping. Sales ends April 30, 2019. May 10 Last Day to Comment on Proposed Changes to NASW Bylaws Log in to the Proposed Bylaws Amendment Review & Comment Forum by May 10, 2019, to view the proposed changes to NASW Bylaws Article XIV – Budget and Finance and to submit comments. May 15 Private Practice Q&A Call-in Session – Tips for Documentation and Coding of Services Call-in session is free, available to NASW members only, and starts at 12 p.m. ET. No registration is required. 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 UTArlington School of Social Work The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington is nationally ranked in the top 14% of social work programs. With internationally renowned faculty members conducting research and clinical practice, we prepare our students to be leaders addressing the challenges of a 21st century world. Celebrating 50 years and with a strong reputation, our more than 10,000 alumni are leaders in government, military, community and private organizations around the world helping to create a just society. Read more Network, Connect, Learn & Grow Don’t miss CSH Summit 2019, April 30 - May 2, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Leaders from several professional fields will activate cross-sector collaboration and partnerships, connecting the dots with supportive housing. If you register now, you receive an early-bird discount. This is one of the best national networking opportunities of the year. 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The bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act includes a provision making it easier to take away guns from violent offenders even if they are not a spouse or domestic partner.  READ MORE Federal Court: Cities Cannot Criminalize Homelessness Smart Cities Dive A federal court ruled it will not review a decision that cities cannot arrest people for sleeping on public property unless they have provided adequate shelter. The case, Martin v. City of Boise, was before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The ruling could still be taken up the U.S. Supreme Court.  READ MORE GAO: Most People With Substance Abuse, Mental Health Disorders Go Untreated HealthLeaders Media Nearly 57 million adult Americans have a substance abuse or mental health condition, and nearly 40 million of them go untreated, according to data cited by the Government Accountability Office. 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