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.TOP STORIES
NASW Facebook Live Post-Election 2020 Town Hall — Tune In November 10
 November 10 | 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET | Access Event: NASW Facebook Page
Opening Remarks: NASW CEO Angelo McClain
Moderator: NASW President Mit Joyner
Guests:
Past NASW Presidents Terry Mizrahi and Darrell Wheeler
NASW California Chapter President-Elect Victor Manalo
West Sacramento City Councilmember and Past NASW Board Member Martha Guerrero
NASW officials discuss the ramifications of the election results and take questions from the audience.
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Full Anti-Discrimination Language Stays in Texas Social Work Code of Conduct
 24,000+ Sign Online Petition Protesting Removal of Protections for LGBTQIA+ and Disabled Clients
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) voted unanimously last week to keep language in the state’s Social Work Code of Conduct that prohibits social workers from discriminating against clients based on the client’s sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability. The reversal of the October 12 decision to remove the nondiscrimination language would not have happened without the collective strength and unity of voices from social workers nationwide, countless advocacy groups, federal and state legislators, and all others voicing their grave concern against the changes. Your advocacy works!
Related Resources
National Social Work Organizations Oppose Elimination of Texas LGBTQ and Disability Protections
NASW and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) condemn the removal by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners of a rule prohibiting social workers from discriminating against clients based on the client’s sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability. This regulatory change, enacted in October at the request of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott without any public comment, creates significant barriers to mental health and social care services for vulnerable Texans.
Oppose Changes to the Code of Conduct for Social Workers in Texas
The Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is outraged that the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE) accepted language from the Governor of Texas removing protections against discrimination for disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression from the Social Work Code of Conduct.
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How Do You Eat an Elephant...?
 Advice for These Trying Times
The impacts of the current pandemic are vast and cannot be addressed with a single cure or remedy. However, in little ways and small steps, social workers, regulators, educators, and students are proactively tackling the negative aspects of social isolation.
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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!
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.GOVERNANCE
Visionaries and Creative Thinkers: Be a Leader for NASW
Submit Nominations by November 20
The National Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification (NCNLI) is pleased to issue a call for nominations for NASW Board and NCNLI positions that will become vacant June 30, 2021. NASW is seeking members who are visionaries and creative thinkers who have a commitment to serving the association and the profession in national leadership positions. Nominate yourself, or submit the names of members within your networks to drichards.nasw@socialworkers.org. Nominations must be submitted by close of business Friday, November 20, 2020.
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.UPCOMING WEBINARS
Supporting the Mental Health of DACA Recipients
Monday, November 9, 2020 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET | Register Now
2.0 Cross-Cultural Contact Hours
SPS Members: FREE | NASW Members: $30 | Non-NASW Members: $40
With the pandemic impacting communities across the nation, leading to a new mental health crisis, community members who are underserved, oppressed, and experience mental health stigma are at a greater risk of facing mental health distress. An interdisciplinary team of mental health providers, scholars, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients provide trauma-informed and culturally responsive strategies to promote the mental well-being of DACA recipients.
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Family Therapy During a Global Pandemic
November 20, 2020 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET | Register Now
1.0 Social Work Hours
SPS Members: Free | NASW Members: $20 | Non-NASW Members: $30
Families are at home living under the same roof in a way that no one ever expected. Family of origin challenges including parent/child dynamics, sibling conflicts, triangles, coalitions, and cutoffs are resurfacing and showing up in new ways. For many, the global crisis has triggered not only a personal family crisis but also an opportunity and willingness to address unhealed wounds and engage in family therapy as never before.
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Master's and PhD Programs with a Clinical Focus
Accepting Applications for Fall 2020!
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.AROUND THE PROFESSION
FREE SYMPOSIUM
Behavioral Health as Part of Comprehensive Pain Care and Payment Design for People With Pain
November 12, 2020 | 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET | Register (Free, no CEs)
Hosted by NASW partner the Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management in partnership with the American Psychological Association, this free event will examine behavioral health as part of a comprehensive approach to pain management from the perspectives of providers, people with pain, payors, and purchasers of health care. The program will include Dr. Yvette Colón, long-time NASW member and associate professor at Eastern Michigan University School of Social Work.
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“Social Workers Are Essential”
Social Work Month 2021
March is SOCIAL WORK MONTH. This year’s theme, “Social Workers Are Essential,” highlights social work’s contributions to community well-being and helping people address personal and systemic barriers. Show your pride.
BROWSE Social Work Month merchandise now.
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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.
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.NASW PRESS
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.MEMBER DISCOUNTS
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 Save up to 71% on tech gifts and stocking stuffers. Hurry, offers valid through 11/15/2020 or while supplies last.
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The Lenovo Savings Program offers a new shopping experience specifically tailored to fit your needs. Whether for work, home, or gifts, you’ll receive FREE shipping on all web orders, personalized products and solutions, warranty service upgrades, and business financing. Plus, sign up for MyLenovo Rewards and earn rewards for future purchases on everything you purchase through the Lenovo Savings Program. Be sure to check the website often – special offers change frequently.
Your NASW membership helps us negotiate better pricing with our partners on products and services that help you save time and money and increase your satisfaction in your professional and personal lives. Visit the Member Discounts page for more group products and services and ways to save.
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.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 anti-racist efforts.
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.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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
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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.
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ACU's online Master of Arts in Conflict Management and Resolution will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to help you manage conflict effectively and professionally while fostering relationships and successfully moving parties to agreement. Our emphasis on resolution reflects the importance of maintaining relationships, even through a disagreement.
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.MYNASW MEMBER COMMUNITY — HOT TOPICS
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.
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.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: "client discrimination"
Document:
Racial Discrimination and Alcohol Use and Negative Drinking Consequences Among Black Americans: A Meta‐Analytical Review
Authors: Desalu, J.; Goodhines, P; Park, A.
Source: Addiction. June 2019, Vol. 114, Issue 6, p957-967.
Document:
Advocating for Atheist Clients in the Counseling Profession
Author: Bishop, B.
Source:
Counseling & Values. April 2018, Vol. 63, Issue 1, p17-30.
Document: Examining Secondary Trauma as a Result of Clients' Reports of Discrimination
Authors:
Giordano, A.; Gorritz, F.; Kilpatrick, E.; Scoffone, C.; Lundeen, L.
Source: International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling. September 2020, p1-12.
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.
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.SOCIAL WORK ISSUES IN THE NEWS
Judge 'Shocked' at Postal Service, May Order Head to Testify
Bloomberg
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy may have to testify under oath about his agency’s failure to follow court orders to avoid delivery disruptions for mail-in ballots during the election.
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan in Washington said at a hearing Wednesday that he was “shocked” at the behavior, including not completing a mandatory sweep of mail-processing facilities to look for undelivered ballots by 3 p.m. on Election Day.
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Most Americans Believe LGBTQ People Are Legally Protected From Discrimination — They're Not
USA Today
As protections for LGBTQ people enter the domain of the United States' highest court, the vast majority of non-LGBTQ Americans believe that discrimination against LGBTQ should be illegal.
The catch, according to GLAAD's 2020 edition of its annual Accelerating Acceptance survey: An overwhelming number of Americans, regardless of sexuality or gender identity, believe LGBTQ people have federal protections against discrimination that are, in reality, not available to them.
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During a Mental Health Crisis, a Family's Call to 911 Turns Tragic
NPR
Rulennis Muñoz remembers the phone ringing on Sept. 13. Her mother was calling from the car, frustrated. Rulennis could also hear her brother Ricardo shouting in the background. Her mom told her that Ricardo, who was 27, wouldn't take his medication. He had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia five years earlier.
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