This message was sent to ##Email## May 17, 2018     Home  |   About  |   Membership  |   Advocacy  |   Practice    Archive  |   Advertise    TOP STORIES Your Safety on the Job Matters! The importance of social worker safety is often overlooked. In 2017, Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ-09) and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) introduced bipartisan legislation addressing social worker safety, the Social Worker Safety Act of 2017 (H.R. 1484). The legislation establishes a Social Worker Safety Grant Program within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to fund states’ efforts to improve safety measures for social workers. The grants can be used to purchase safety equipment, make facility improvements, facilitate safety training programs, provide support services for social workers who have been victims of violence, and track incident data to mitigate future offenses against social workers. H.R. 1484 needs more cosponsors—and you can help by sending prewritten emails to your Representative to cosponsor the legislation. It takes only a few minutes to advocate for your safety on the job. NASW CEO to Speak at Congressional Briefing on Prison and Reentry Mental Health May 24, 2018 • 12PM-1:30PM ET • Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2226, Washington, DC Americans in prison experience mental health problems at three times the rate of the general public. Mental health services must be an essential component of treatment and rehabilitation efforts during detention and to facilitate reentry into the community. When mental health problems are addressed comprehensively, recidivism reduction programming is more likely to succeed in addressing criminogenic risks, and formerly incarcerated individuals will have greater chances of leading fulfilling lives free of criminal activity. A partnership between NASW, the American Psychological Association, the Legal Action Center, and the Association of State Correctional Administrators, the briefing will address innovations in prison and community reentry mental health practice, policy, and research, and supports needed to provide more comprehensive services to a greater number of individuals. RSVP to attend the event. Senate HELP Committee Unanimously Advances Opioid Crisis Legislation NASW Closely Monitoring S.2680: The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 In late April, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) advanced S.2680: The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 out of committee. Committee Chair Lamar Alexander (R-TN) hopes the Senate will move the opioid legislation this summer. S.2680 addresses the effects of the opioid crisis on infants, children, and families by helping states improve plans of safe care for infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome and by helping to respond to child and youth trauma. It also strengthens the health care workforce to increase access to mental health services in schools and community-based settings and to substance use disorder services in underserved areas. The bill authorizes the Department of Labor to address the economic and workforce impacts of communities affected by the opioid crisis, through grants targeted at substance use and mental health treatment workforce shortages, and to align job training and treatment services.    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Capella University, School of Public Service Leadership Fuel your passion for helping others with a CSWE-accredited MSW from Capella University. Learn how technology is being used to influence and expand the field of social work. Considering a doctoral degree? Learn the difference between a PhD and Doctor of Social Work. Already have a BSW? Take the next step with Capella’s CSWE-Accredited MSW Advanced Standing program. Lead in social work as an advanced practitioner with a DSW degree from Capella.      NASW NATIONAL CONFERENCE "Shaping Tomorrow Together" June 20-23, 2018 | Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC Register Now Get Tips to Boost Voter Registration and Turnout Voter Engagement Teach-In on Capitol Hill June 20 In 2018, voter registration and turnout will be critical. Social workers can help to get people registered and out to vote. Join a group of experts on voter engagement for an interactive “teach-in” session on Capitol Hill on June 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Get pointers on mobilizing for the 2018 mid-term elections. Teach-ins are meant to be practical, participatory, and oriented toward action. Transportation will be provided for conference attendees between the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel and Capitol Hill. Send teach-in questions to dkastner.nasw@socialworkers.org. Register today for the 2018 NASW National Conference and Voter Engagement Teach-In on Capitol Hill. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Grow Your Practice with New Client Referrals Sign up for Quartet and join our growing network of mental health providers working with primary care physicians on integrated care. Through our platform, you’ll be matched to new clients and can easily collaborate with referring physicians on treatment plans and progress.    AROUND THE PROFESSION Self-Care Webinar for Social Workers May 18 Webinar Starts at 1PM ET Feeling stressed or burnout? Or simply need new ideas on how to stay energized, focused, and relaxed? Join Social Work Helper and wellness experts to celebrate Mental Health Awareness month and to share easy, effective tools for social workers who may be feeling overwhelmed by the demands of this challenging field. Join NASW in Observing First National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day The National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging (of which NASW is a member), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the Administration for Community Living invite you to participate in the first National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day on Friday, May 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET. During the live-streamed event, a panel of experts will discuss evidence-based approaches to mental health and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery supports for older adults; encourage collaboration between the mental health and aging networks; highlight the work of the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee; and offer guidance for older adults who seek treatment and services. Elinore McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, and Lance Robertson, Assistant Secretary for Aging, will provide opening remarks. Registration is required whether you observe the live webcast or participate in person. Begin Preparing Now for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15 Join NASW in observing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Find resources, tips, action ideas, events, live chat help, and other information in the WEAAD 2018 tool kit, prepared by the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), of which NASW is an advisory board member. One way in which you, your colleagues, and your clients can emphasize the importance of elder justice is by submitting artwork to the WEAAD Virtual Art Gallery. Submissions are due by June 1. .  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT    NASW RESEARCH LIBRARY Find evidence-based research and client education, assessment tools, practice guidelines, clinical trials and more at the NASW Research Library. Use your NASW username and password to log in. Keyword Search: “social worker safety” Article Title: Workplace Violence: An Overview Authors: Jan Wagstaff, MA, MSW Source: Social Work Reference Guide. Ipswich, Massachusetts, Mar. 16, 2018. Access Article: Log in to the NASW Research Library and enter the title of the article or key words in the NASW Research Library search box. Description Workplace violence is a serious public health concern affecting many different industries, but especially employees in health care and social service professions. Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, verbal abuse, sexual harassment, intimidation, or property damage. In extreme cases, workplace violence can include homicide, which in the United States is a leading cause of fatal occupational injuries. Workplace violence affects employees, clients, customers, and visitors to work environments. A call to action has been issued by many studies, asserting that organizations have a duty of care to protect their employees from all forms of workplace violence. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE The future is bright for Social Workers 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."    LEGAL ISSUE OF THE MONTH Social Workers and "Duty to Warn" State Laws Social workers are often confronted with the task of duty to report threats of harm that they learned during a professional relationship with a client. A prior Legal Issue of the Month article, Social Workers and the Duty to Warn, reviewed court decisions that have addressed this topic; however, many states have passed duty-to-warn legislation and specific contours of the duty to warn are defined on a state by state basis. Many social workers are unaware that duty to warn laws vary from state to state. Only a few states have not established a statutory duty to warn. Twenty-two states have statutes applicable to social workers that establish a mandatory duty to warn. Legal Issue of the Month articles offer guidance in everyday social work practice. Articles address commonly asked questions as well as hot-button emerging issues. NASW members only. Advertisement Pick your path with an MSW Capella University, School of Public Service Leadership A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree opens multiple avenues to assist others. Kateri Ray, PhD, MSW, a social work faculty member at Capella University and an NASW Idaho Chapter Board Member, shares her professional journey and career prospects for new MSWs. Read her story to see how you can use your MSW in a variety of settings to impact countless lives. Promoted by Capella University, School of Public Service Leadership    ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS May 25 Voting Ends in 2018 NASW National Election Read about the candidates and their platforms and cast your vote. June 20 Private Practice Q & A Call-in Session – What to Expect From an Audit: Tips to Prepare Call-in session is free, available to NASW members only, and starts at 12 p.m. ET. No registration is required. June 20-23 Register for 2018 NASW National Conference – More Keynote and Session Presenters Announced! "Shaping Tomorrow Together" June 20-23, 2018 | Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC Learn, network, and meet up with friends and colleagues at the 2018 NASW National Conference, the ultimate gathering of the social work profession. Learn about the speakers and review the agenda. Earn 20+ CEUs. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE UTArlington School of Social Work 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. Read more [Insert Your Name Here], LCSW The Association for Advanced Training in Behavioral Sciences (AATBS) has been the leader in licensing exam preparation since 1976. We offer comprehensive social work exam study materials including online mock exams and questions, one-on-one coaching and study aids. Explore everything AATBS has to offer today! Read more    MEMBER RESOURCES Friend of the Court Briefs Created by the NASW Legal Defense Fund as an exclusive online reference tool for NASW members, the Amicus Brief Database is a rich storehouse of legal information on a wide variety of policy and practice issues of concern to social workers and their clients. The Amicus Brief Database contains downloadable copies of almost 300 amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs filed by NASW or on behalf of NASW for the past three decades. Friend of the court briefs are accepted by courts as an aid to understanding aspects of issues that may not be fully addressed by the parties to the litigation, or where specialized knowledge may be helpful in reaching a conclusion in high profile cases.    MEMBER DISCOUNTS Ticket Monster: NASW Members Save Up to 40% on Entertainment 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. Access other NASW member discount programs now!    SOCIAL WORK RESOURCES "NASW Social Work Talks" Podcast Hear from experts on topics that social workers care about. Recent topics include the Code of Ethics, social justice priorities, and Social Work Month. The podcast is free and all are invited to tune in. Find Live NASW-Approved Continuing Education in Your Area More than 38 state licensure boards endorse NASW's CE Approval Program without restrictions. Locate live events, webinars, symposiums, certificate programs, self-directed learning and more quickly by date. Providers and participants are responsible for following state rules and regulations regarding licensure. CE Standards Ensure Quality Social Work Services Social workers can increase their proficiency in service delivery through ongoing continuing education. NASW Standards help you assess the quality of available CE courses and understand professional expectations.    SOCIAL WORK ISSUES IN THE NEWS From Sunday Brunch to Caregiver Crunch: Millennials Confront Caring for Aging Baby Boomers Forbes Mother's Day has come and gone. The day is a ritual of saying thank you, materially expressed by a mixture of cards, flowers, chocolates and Sunday brunches. But in a time in which we are living longer than ever before, many of us will find ourselves with a far greater opportunity to say thank you — that is, to provide care when our mothers will be less able to care for themselves.  READ MORE Inclusion Rates Lagging for Students With Intellectual Disabilities Disability Scoop Under federal law, students with disabilities are supposed to attend class with their typically developing peers as much as possible, but new research suggests that may not be happening. In what researchers say is the first study to look at national trends in school placement for students with intellectual disabilities over the last four decades, they found that the majority of these children spent most or all of their time in self-contained settings.  READ MORE New Data: Major Depression on the Rise Among Everyone NBC News Major depression is on the rise among Americans from all age groups, but is rising fastest among teens and young adults, new health insurance data shows. Depression rates also vary a lot state by state, with Rhode Island having the highest rate of depression at 6.4 percent. Hawaii has the lowest rate — 2.1 percent.  READ MORE .  SUGGESTED COMPANIES CSU Palliative Care @CSUPalliativeCare © Advance your career in palliative care with instructor-led, highly interactive, and fully online certificate courses. Read more   CSU Palliative Care   Promoted by CSU Palliative Care Novartis @Novartis . We want to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to prevent and cure diseases. Read more . Providing Healthcare Solutions . Promoted by Novartis GE Healthcare @GEHealthcare . We provide medical technologies and services that are shaping a new age of patient care. Read more . Healthcare Collaboration . Promoted by GE Healthcare NASW MemberLink Connect with NASW Recent Issues | Unsubscribe | Advertise | Web Version  To subscribe, contact NASW Member Services at 800.742.4089 Monday-Friday, 9 am - 9 pm ET or email membership@socialworkers.org. Colby Horton, MultiView, Vice President of Publishing | Download media kit Katina Smallwood, MultiView, Assistant Executive Editor | Contribute news Jennifer Watt, Director of Membership National Association of Social Workers 800.742.4089 Barb Zorechak, Sr. Marketing Associate National Association of Social Workers 800.742.4089 National Association of Social Workers 750 First Street, NE, Suite 800 | Washington, DC 20002 | 800.742.4089 | Contact Us  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063