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.TOP STORIES
NASW Congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden
 In electing Joe Biden, the American people have cast their vote for an inclusive economy, urgently needed social investments, and long overdue civil rights protections. “We are thrilled at the election of Joe Biden. He is an experienced unifier and problem-solver with a deep understanding of and commitment to the causes that are at the heart of the social work profession, a profession he values,” said Angelo McClain, PhD, LICSW, Chief Executive Officer of NASW. “We can’t wait to roll up our sleeves and work with him and the administration he assembles to advance America’s shared agenda.”
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PACE-Endorsed Candidates Mark Kelly and John Hickenlooper Win Senate Seats
 The NASW-PACE (Political Action for Candidate Election) Board of Trustees endorsed several candidates throughout the United States who sought election to Congress in the 2020 Elections. NASW-PACE endorsed these candidates for their support of social work, our clients, and our issues. View the election results for these candidates.
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NASW Joins Amicus Brief to Defend Affordable Care Act in U.S. Supreme Court
NASW joined in an amicus brief led by the National Women’s Law Center, National Partnership for Women and Families, Black Women’s Health Imperative, American Medical Association, and 76 other organizations committed to women’s rights and racial justice that was filed in the U.S. Supreme Court, supporting California’s defense of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in California v. Texas, consolidated with Texas v. California. The brief explains the devastating impact that striking down the ACA would have on women and their families—and particularly on women and families of color. The brief emphasizes that the COVID-19 pandemic and impending economic recession make the ACA’s protections even more critical for women’s health and economic security. Opening arguments in the Supreme Court began on November 10.
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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case Concerning Rights of Same-Sex Foster Parents
NASW Participates in Amicus Brief Filed in Case
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case concerning the rights of gays and lesbians to foster children. NASW and several other child welfare/adoption organizations participated in the Fulton v. City of Philadelphia amicus brief that was filed in the U.S. Supreme Court in August 2020. The brief asserts that certifying all qualified foster families, including qualified LGBTQ foster parents, is necessary to address the shortage of available foster parents and to ensure that all children find permanent, loving families.
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.AROUND THE PROFESSION
Taking Action for Health Equity: A Post-Election Analysis
Tuesday, November 17 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM ET | Free Zoom Webinar: Register
Hosted by the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health at Boston University’s School of Social Work
This event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required.
1.5 free CE credits are available for social workers licensed in Massachusetts, after completion of a brief quiz.
Panelists:
Rebekah Gewirtz, Executive Director, NASW Massachusetts Chapter
Carlene Pavlos, Executive Director, Massachusetts Public Health Association
Jorge Delva (Moderator), Dean, Boston University School of Social Work; Director, and Paul Farmer Professor, Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health
After the 2020 U.S. presidential election—and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing racial injustice—the role for social work and public health in addressing pressing health and social justice issues will be more crucial than ever before. Panelists discuss their organizations’ priorities, policy agendas, and strategies, and provide analysis on how practitioners and leaders in social work and public health can identify opportunities and work toward positive change during the next administration
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Join a Specialty Practice Section & Save
 NASW Specialty Practice Sections (SPS) provide NASW members with the latest trends, treatment strategies, policies, and information on social work issues. SPS helps you to stay abreast of what's happening in the profession and to be most effective in doing your job. SPS members get access to special webinars, newsletters, bulletins, and other member resources, offering 45+ CE opportunities. Join for just $40/year per Section to take advantage of all these educational opportunities—the average price of 2 webinars for 45+ CE opportunities! Learn more and join.
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Master's and PhD Programs with a Clinical Focus
Accepting Applications for Fall 2020!
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.MEMBERSHIP
Enroll in Auto Renew
 NASW has added automatic renewal to your options for paying your membership dues. You now can set your NASW membership to renew automatically each year on your renewal date—and it’s easy to do. Automatic renewal of your membership dues is convenient, reliable, and secure. You’ll be able to make changes anytime, including to update your credit card information, change your selected contributions and subscriptions, or unenroll.
3 Ways to Enroll in Automatic Renewal
- ONLINE. Log in to your NASW member account at https://www.socialworkers.org/NASWMemberCenter. Click the Auto Renewal tab.
- PHONE. Call Member Services at 800.742.4089 M-F 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET.
- MAIL. Check the “Auto Renew” box on your annual Membership Renewal print invoice.
THANK YOU! NASW would not be the association it is today without your membership. Your participation, knowledge, and passion for doing what’s right have powered our profession and our association through the years. We need you—now more than ever—and automatic renewal of your membership will help ensure that our professional partnership and proud legacy of leading change together continues uninterrupted.
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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.
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DOWNLOAD the 2021 logo for your social media accounts.
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.NASW PRESS
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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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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: "ACA protections"
Document:
Privately Insured Women's Expectations of Contraceptive Access Without the Affordable Care Act and the Influence of State Contraceptive Equity Protections
Authors: Gómez, A.; Acara, J.
Source: Social Service Review. September 2018, Vol. 92, Issue 3, p349-368.
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Changes in Veterans' Coverage and Access to Care Following the Affordable Care Act, 2011–2017
Authors: Kelley, A.; Tipirneni, R.; Levy, H.
Source:
American Journal of Public Health. September 2019, Vol. 109, Issue 9, p1233-1235.
Document: Employment and Health Among Recently Incarcerated Men Before and After the Affordable Care Act (2009–2017)
Authors:
Gutierrez, C.; Pettit, B.
Source: American Journal of Public Health. 202 Supplement, Vol. 110, pS123-S129.
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
How Families Are Fighting Racism and Disability Discrimination
Disability Scoop
Ever since her son, Landon, was born three years ago, Nakenya Allen has been fighting.
Fighting to get a diagnosis for the cause of Landon’s digestive problems, which landed him in the emergency room multiple times before he turned 18 months old.
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Racism, Implicit Biases Negatively Impact Credibility of Domestic Violence Survivors
Bloomberg Law
The results of a new report on racial equity and biases in New York state courts are alarming, writes Tuozhi Lorna Zhen, a supervising attorney in the Domestic Violence Law Unit at NYLAG. She examines how racism and other implicit biases have a negative impact on domestic violence survivors being found credible in the state’s legal system.
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