This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here October 1, 2020 ##\userid## .TOP STORIES Live Town Hall Starts Friday at 2 PM ET. Join Us! NASW Facebook Live Town Hall on Racial Equity, Economic Equity, and COVID-19 Friday, October 2 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET Access the event via NASW’s Facebook page on October 2. Join NASW’s Facebook Live Town Hall Friday to hear NASW and social work experts discuss racial equity, economic equity, and COVID-19, and to comment and ask questions. All NASW members are encouraged to participate and share their experiences. Moderator: Angelo McClain, PhD, LICSW, NASW Chief Executive Officer Panelists: Michael Sherraden, PhD, MSW, George Warren Brown Distinguished University Professor; Founding Director of the Center for Social Development at the Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis Deborah Weinstein, MSW, Executive Director, Coalition on Human Needs Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA, NASW Senior Policy Consultant, Human Rights and Social Justice Honor Those We Lost on National COVID-19 Day of Remembrance, October 4 October 4 | 12 PM – 1:00 PM ET | The Ellipse, Washington, DC Host: Dionne Warwick, Grammy Award-Winning Singer and Former U.S. Ambassador for Health COVID Survivors for Change, a national group of families of COVID victims and survivors, will lead a National COVID-19 Remembrance on Sunday, October 4, to honor those we’ve lost and to call on leaders to do more. The tribute includes a national moment of silence at 12 p.m. ET on October 4. Learn more and add your loved one’s name to the National COVID-19 Memorial Tribute. We 'Have a Way to Go' to Achieve Racial Equity in Social Work Just as the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought for racial equity in society, so the social work profession must look inward to fight institutionalized systemic racism at the heart of its constructs, say NASW, the Association of Social Work Boards, and the Council on Social Work Education. This includes recognizing that people of color – including Ida B. Wells and George Edmund Haynes – played a key role in creating the profession in the same way as Jane Addams.  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by University of Utah College of Social Work Creating More Equitable Public Schools (Free Webinar) Homelessness in Utah: Partnering to Develop Strategy (Free Webinar) How Dr. Chris Cambron is Changing Smoke to Data Continuing the Conversation on Race and Racism (Free Webinar) Pursuing a Passion and Advancing the Profession: Earning a PhD in Social Work Health Care, Reproductive Rights, and Rights of LGBT People at Risk, Warns NASW NASW urges the U.S. Senate to honor the wishes of the majority of Americans and conduct the Supreme Court nomination process after the upcoming elections and the presidential inauguration. With the nomination of a conservative judge to an already right-leaning court, the Affordable Care Act, reproductive rights of women, and the rights of LGBT people are in jeopardy. President Trump's Executive Order Distorts History and Concepts of "Systemic Racism" and "White Privilege" NASW is deeply disappointed and troubled by President Trump's Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping. The order distorts our nation’s history and broadly understood concepts such as “systemic racism” and “White privilege." The order is a thinly veiled attempt by Trump to stoke racial division in an already fractured country for his own political purpose.  SPONSORED VIDEO MSW Online Program at WKU The Western Kentucky University MSW program offers a unique concentration: advanced direct practice in rural settings and can be completed in person in Bowling Green, Kentucky as well as an online format. Both Advanced Standing and Traditional options are available in a full time or part time format. Apply Today! WATCH VIDEO .SELF-CARE Coffee & Conversations: Real Talk About Mental Health and Well-Being Sunday, October 4 | 6:00 PM ET |Zoom Meeting ID: 854 1683 1967 / Passcode: 051361 Join via Zoom and Facebook Live. During this time, how are you coping? Sleeping well? Engaging in self-care? Join NASW President Mit Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW, and the Sophisticated Southeastern Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., for a discussion on mental health and well-being.  PRODUCT SHOWCASE The Institute for Clinical Social Work Master's and PhD Programs with a Clinical Focus Accepting Applications for Fall 2020! LEARN MORE .AROUND THE PROFESSION ASWB Seeks Exam Question Writers ASWB is accepting applications for its item writer program. Licensed social workers are selected for their social work expertise and balanced to reflect diversity in practice area, geography, and demographics. ASWB needs social workers from all categories of licensure with a variety of backgrounds in education and experience. .COVID-19 AND RACIAL EQUITY COVID-19 AND RACIAL EQUITY RESOURCES NASW is working hard to keep social workers safe and prepared on the job. We are advocating for permanent telehealth flexibility, license portability, personal protective equipment (PPE), and hazard pay. NASW is also committed to ending racism through public education, social justice advocacy, and professional training. We are calling out disparities and working to dismantle racist policing. SocialWorkers.org/COVID19 Access legal, ethics, and practice resources relevant to social work practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. SocialWorkers.org/Racial-Equity Register for racial justice training, participate in critical conversations, watch NASW Town Halls, read NASW statements, and access resources to assist social workers in their antiracist efforts. .PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FALL 2020 VIRTUAL FORUM SERIES HAS STARTED - REGISTER NOW FOR WEEKS 2-5 Advancing Racial Equity The 2020 Virtual Forum Series, Advancing Racial Equity, teaches social workers how to undo racism. The full Forum includes 5 days of education, spread out over 5 weeks, September 29 – October 29. Each week has 1 day of education. Earn up to 15 live CEs and access Forum Series Session recordings to review what you learn. The Forum also includes access to the virtual NASW/NASW Foundation Awards Program on October 29. Learn more and register. Forum Schedule September 29 – Addressing Racial Equity Presentation | Keynote Address October 6 – The Intersection of Ethics & Racial Equity| Racial Equity Through the Clinical Lens October 13 – Cultural Competency & Racial Justice: Working to Undo Racism October 20 – 2020 Election Forecast| Voter Suppression October 29 – Immigration and Refugees | The Way Forward: Be a Part of the Solution October 29 - NASW/NASW Foundation Awards Program Pricing Full Program: NASW members, $199 (non-NASW members $299) Individual Education Weeks: NASW members, $99/week (non-NASW members, $150/week) Student pricing is also available. NASW Chapter Conferences NASW Texas Virtual Conference - Oct. 8-10, 2020 NASW California Annual Conference - Oct. 16-17, 2020 NASW Wisconsin 2020 Annual Conference - Oct. 26-28, 2020 NASW Arizona - Nov. 5-6, 2020 View more chapter conferences. AN HOUR WITH PRIVATE PRACTICE: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS NASW Members Only…FREE Sessions Held Every Other Third Wednesday of the Month 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET Simply dial in to join discussions, ask questions, and comment on private practice topics. An Hour With Private Practice: Questions & Answers is a free members-only question-and-answer session that provides members with important clinical social work updates affecting the delivery of mental health services in a private solo or group practice. Access audio recordings of past sessions and handouts. Next Session November 18, 2020 – What’s New for Private Practitioners in 2021  PRODUCT SHOWCASE This Day Belongs to You Elevate your Social Work career today. Learn more about the University of New England's 100% online, CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program with traditional or advanced standing options. LEARN MORE .VOTE! U.S. ELECTIONS 2020 "Social Workers as Social & Political Activists" On-Demand Webinar Series Voter participation is a social work issue, and election outcomes affect the social work workforce and the issues and populations social workers care about. Get the tools and know-how to mobilize voters and to overcome voting challenges with these self-study webinars: Challenges for Voting Rights in America Free (no CE credit) CE Option: $20 NASW members | $30 non-NASW members Description: Overview the historical context of gaining access to the ballot by African Americans and women and look at the threat to voting rights for Hispanics, college students, and African Americans for the presidential election of 2020. Recognizing and Eliminating Barriers to Voter Registration and Participation Free (no CE credit) CE Option: $10 NASW members | $20 non-NASW members Description: Learn about the current state of voting rights in the United States. Understand the historic and current barriers that low-income people, ethnic minorities, senior citizens, current and formerly incarcerated men and women, and college students have faced when trying to exercise their right to vote. Voter Participation and Voter Engagement – Millennials Free (no CE credit) CE Option: $10 NASW members | $20 non-NASW members Description: Explore the challenges of motivating young eligible voters to participate in the voting process for local, state, and federal elections. Voter Registration & Mobilization We’re in the final stretch to maximize voter participation in the November elections. Access resources and tips from NASW partners and social justice organizations also determined to increase voter participation and awareness of voting barriers, and to protect voting rights. State Registration and Voting Deadlines Find your state’s registration and voting deadlines in seconds. NASW-PACE Endorsements Learn which candidates NASW-PACE (Political Action for Candidate Election) is endorsing across the country. PACE endorses and financially contributes to candidates from any party who support NASW's policy agenda. Advocacy Tips for Social Workers Social workers can have a major influence on election results and, therefore, legislation, government, and policy. You can make a difference in many ways. .MYNASW MEMBER COMMUNITY — HOT TOPICS RBG Telehealth Case Load Dissociation Client Request to Be Off From Work 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 WE ARE BUSINESS MAVERICKS The College of Business (COB) at The University of Texas at Arlington is home to pioneering students known for their strong work ethic. As one of the largest business schools in the nation, the COB prepares more than 6,500 students each year for roles as leaders and influencers in the global community. Offering one of the most diverse selections of graduate programs in the United States, with 34 degree programs and 7 career-boosting certificates, the COB provides students in-depth knowledge and skill development in specialized business disciplines.   LEARN MORE   Top Ranked Social Work School You’re passionate about helping vulnerable communities. Advance your career with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University — building leaders in social work for more than 60 years. Choose MSW, Joint MSW/CASAC, PhD or professional certification. GRE optional Generous scholarships On-site or virtual   LEARN MORE   .EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH 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: "voter suppression" Document: Race-Based Political Exclusion and Social Subjugation: Racial Gerrymandering as a Badge of Slavery Author: Okonta, P. Source: Columbia Human Rights Law Review. Winter 2018, Vol. 49, Issue 2, p254-296. Document: Voter Turnout, Felon Disenfranchisement and Partisan Outcomes in Presidential Elections, 1988-2012 Author: Burmila, E. Source: Social Justice Research. March 2017, Vol. 30, Issue 1, p72-88. Document: Rule by Violence, Rule by Law: Lynching, Jim Crow, and the Continuing Evolution of Voter Suppression in the U.S. Authors: Epperly, B.; Witko, C.; Strickler, R.; White, P. Source: Perspectives on Politics. September 2020, Vol. 18, Issue 3, p756-769. 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. .SOCIAL WORK ISSUES IN THE NEWS What Voter Suppression Looks Like Online Vox According to a report by CNN, the federal government has warned that Russia “might seek to covertly discourage or suppress US voters from participating” in the upcoming election. If so, it would be a repeat of their tactics four years ago, when Russian operatives posing as Americans on social media discouraged Black Americans from voting or encouraged them to vote for the third-party candidate, Jill Stein. READ MORE Cost of Racism: US Economy Lost $16 Trillion Because Of Discrimination WBEZ-FM Nationwide protests have cast a spotlight on racism and inequality in the United States. Now a major bank has put a price tag on how much the economy has lost as a result of discrimination against African Americans: $16 trillion. READ MORE The Coronavirus Is Making It Harder for Domestic Violence Victims to Find a Place to Live, a Study Shows CNN As states across the country rush to curb the surge in coronavirus cases, once again the safest place for anyone to be is home. But for victims of domestic violence, home is far from a safe haven. The coronavirus has led to a surge in domestic violence, leaving victims and their children struggling to find access to food, safe housing, and transportation, according to a new study by Rutgers University. READ MORE   NASW Member Link Connect with NASW To subscribe, contact NASW Member Services at 800-742-4089 Monday-Friday, 9 am - 9 pm ET or email membership@socialworkers.org. 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