This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here October 15, 2020 ##\userid## .TOP STORIES NASW, ASWB, and CSWE Say Social Workers Are Key to Nation's Economic Recovery With the election season in full swing and COVID-19 unabating, the national conversation about economic recovery has intensified. Social workers can help ensure economic recovery for all by voting on November 3 for candidates who will champion economic justice and greater social service access in their communities. Related Resource NASW-PACE Endorses Candidates Who Support Social Work, Our Clients, and Our Issues Vote by Mail in October, Urges NASW Don’t Let Anyone Confuse You NASW is part of a coalition that is urging people to vote by mail and vote in October. Don't let anyone confuse you. Voting by mail is secure and tried and tested. Every mail ballot is unique to the voter, with specific barcodes. There are checks and balances in place to count the ballots. In most states, voters can track the status of their ballot online. Related Resource How Russian Trolls Operate act.tv Russian meddling is the biggest attack on our democracy since 9-11. Here's how it works and what we can do about it. Focus on Impact of COVID-19, Racial Injustice, and Voter Suppression, Not Fast-Tracking Barrett's Appointment Instead of pushing through the confirmation and appointment of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, Senate leadership should focus on prioritizing legislative responses to the many immediate challenges now confronting our nation. These include the devastating impact of the COVID-19 public health crisis, the national angst over racial injustice triggered by police brutality and violence, and the need to protect our democracy from continued voter suppression.  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 HHS Extends Public Health Emergency Including Telehealth The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has extended the public health emergency (PHE) to January 20, 2021. The current PHE period, which is an extension, was scheduled to conclude on October 23. The extension of the PHE applies to telehealth services.  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 .NASW FOUNDATION Celebrate Social Work Excellence With Us! This Year’s National Social Work Award’s Program Is Virtual and Open to All A Virtual Night at the Awards, A Night to Remember Thursday, October 29, 2020 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET Free Virtual Event: Registration Required Co-Hosts: Mit Joyner, NASW President, Emerita Director and Professor, West Chester University Steve Pemberton, Best Selling Author, A Chance in the World Join us for an unforgettable evening to honor the recipients of the prestigious NASW and NASW Foundation Awards. The awards recognize leaders in the profession and in our communities who fully embody social work values and ethics.  PRODUCT SHOWCASE The Institute for Clinical Social Work Master's and PhD Programs with a Clinical Focus Accepting Applications for Fall 2020! LEARN MORE Pay Tribute to a Colleague You can honor and recognize the work and life of social work colleagues by contributing to the NASW Foundation Memorial and Tributes fund. Contributions are tax deductible and support NASW activities that further social work education, research, training, and charitable initiatives. All contributions will be acknowledged on the NASW Foundation website, and contributions of $100 or more will be acknowledged in NASW's Social Work Advocates magazine. .HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NASW & CODE OF ETHICS! Thank You, NASW Members! This October marks the 65th anniversary of NASW. From social work students and new professionals to established practitioners, retirees, and social work pioneers, NASW members represent a variety of generations, each passionately championing social justice, social welfare, and individual well-being. “NASW is proud to have led critically important advancements for 65 years for the social work profession and society. We are grateful to the hundreds of thousands of NASW members who have made this work possible for decades. Your voice is essential,” says Jennifer Watt, Director of Membership, NASW. Quick Membership Facts Current NASW Members: 107,460 Student Members: 15,354 Recent Graduates: 9,382 Professional Members: 72,785 Retired Leaders: 9,305 Age/Generation       Total     % Generation Z (Born 1996 or Later)       4,198     4% Millennial (Born 1980 to 1995)       28,371     26% Generation X (Born 1965 to 1979)       27,155     25% Baby Boomers (Born 1946 to 1964)       35,927     34% Silent Generation (Born before 1946)       7,149     7% Member Online Community: MyNASW Post NASW 65th Anniversary Social Media Cards to Your Instagram Stories NASW’s commemorative social media cards spotlight social work’s position on a variety of issues, including racism, political involvement, immigration, and health care. Definitive, instructive, and educational, the cards draw language from Social Work Speaks, a collection of NASW’s social and professional policy statements. NASW policy statements are useful for developing organizational responses to policy issues, conducting policy analysis, and working in advocacy coalitions. Profession's Code of Ethics Turns 60 During the month of October, NASW marks the 60th Anniversary of the NASW Code of Ethics, which was first published October 13, 1960, as a one-page document that provided overarching ethical guidance to the social work profession. The Code is the standard bearer for defining the values and principles that guide social workers’ conduct in all practice areas. Learn the history of the NASW Code of Ethics. Access the Code of Ethics 60th Anniversary Social Media Cards Look to the NASW Code of Ethics social media cards to review and recommit to the values and principles that guide our profession. Each card highlights a standard from the Code relevant to today’s social and racial injustices. Share the cards on social media. .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 4-5 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 – Add-On Event - Social Work and Advocacy: A Conversation With Congresswoman Joyce Beatty From Ohio 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.  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 NASW Chapter Conferences 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. 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   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 .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 Domestic Violence Awareness Requesting Suggestions for Exam Anxiety Documenting Locations in Telehealth Notes 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. .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: "Russian trolls" Document: Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Cyberwar: How Russian Hackers and Trolls Helped Elect a President: What We Don't, Can't, and Do Know Author: Mehlman-Brightwell, D. Source: International Journal of Communication. June 2020, p3496. Document: Russian Trolls and Fake News: Information or Identity Logics? Author: Jensen, M. Source: Journal of International Affairs. 2018, Vol. 71, p115-124. Document: Cross-Platform State Propaganda: Russian Trolls on Twitter and YouTube During the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. Authors: Golovchenko, Y.; Buntain, C.; Eady, G.; Brown, M.; Tucker, J. Source: International Journal of Press/Politics. July 2020, Vol. 25, Issue 3, p357-389. 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 Trump Team Finds Early Success in Restricting Mail-in Ballots Politico President Donald Trump is increasingly finding success in his strategy to restrict voting by mail — using lawsuits to stop late-arriving ballots from being counted in swing states. After failing to stop any states from automatically mailing ballots to all registered voters, Republican attorneys have started to make inroads on a different issue — limiting when any ballots can be counted. READ MORE 'Failed By the Courts': Texans Hoping To Vote By Mail Have To Hit the Polls Instead NPR Many Texans who were hoping to vote by mail during this election are instead having to vote in person. So far, about a million Texans have cast a ballot during the state's extended early voting period, which started Oct. 13. Texans were put into this position thanks to a confluence of events that includes the solidly Republican state becoming more competitive and the nation's federal courts becoming more conservative. READ MORE The Pandemic Could Push 150 Million More People Worldwide Into 'Extreme Poverty' CNN The pandemic is upending more than two decades of progress on reducing extreme poverty around the globe — and estimates of how many people will be affected continue to escalate. An additional 88 to 115 million people could be pushed into extreme poverty, defined as living on less than $1.90 a day, in 2020 because of the pandemic and resulting economic recession, according to a report from the World Bank. READ MORE   NASW MemberLink 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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