This message was sent to ##Email## November 14, 2019     Home  |   About  |   Membership  |   Advocacy  |   Practice    Archive  |   Advertise    TOP STORIES 2020 Social Work Month Theme Honors Heroic Work Across Generations The new Social Work Month theme, Social Workers: Generations Strong, acknowledges the powerful, positive impact the social work profession has had on our society for generations while also recognizing the life-affirming work that social workers from all generations — from the Greatest Generation to Generation Z — are doing. Many of the myriad benefits Americans enjoy today, including more access to health and mental health care, a minimum wage, and Social Security, are because of the work of social workers and others. Learn more about the 2020 theme and access resources to celebrate Social Work Month in March. NASW CEO Angelo McClain Celebrates All NASW Members in NASW 64th Anniversary Message “Stronger Together: We Are NASW” NASW continues to thrive after 64 years because of the active participation of committed social workers. In October 2019, NASW CEO Angelo McClain, PhD, LICSW, recorded a brief message of appreciation and celebration of all NASW members and all that NASW has accomplished in its first 64 years. In his message, McClain also notes how NASW’s current strategic plan drives the association’s advocacy work and supports its members. Log in with your NASW username and password to access the recording of McClain’s message. New Film Explores Life of Social Work Icon Frances Perkins Social work icon and NASW Foundation Pioneer Frances Perkins (1880-1965) was the first female Cabinet member, serving as U.S. Labor Secretary during the administration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Thanks to the advocacy of Perkins and others, American workers enjoy several benefits today, including a 40-hour work week, workplace safety rules, and a minimum wage. Preview and find screening locations of the documentary, Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare. Broadcast on PBS begins March 1, 2020. Related Resource Frances Perkins Biography, NASW Foundation    NASW MEMBER RESEARCH STUDY Check Your Email for Your Invitation to Participate NASW is conducting a research study to capture the perceptions, challenges, and needs of professionals like you. By participating in this research effort, your unique insights will help NASW redefine its future direction to better meet your needs. Look for an email from our research partner on this project, McKinley Advisors, inviting you to participate in this short, but critical, survey. Individuals who complete the survey will be entered in a drawing to win $300 toward any NASW national or chapter continuing education credit, in person or online. Winners will be notified by email. www.jimcolemanstore.com/sw “Social Workers: Generations Strong” Social Work Month 2020 Gain momentum now for the 2020 Social Work Month celebrations and public education. This year’s “Social Workers: Generations Strong” campaign honors the heroic contributions of social workers across generations. BROWSE Social Work Month merchandise now.    AROUND THE PROFESSION Experts Wanted to Review Behavioral Health Funding Initiatives The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is recruiting behavioral health experts as peer (grant) reviewers for behavioral health funding initiatives. The primary role of the SAMHSA peer reviewer is to conduct an expert, equitable, and objective assessment of each grant application in relation to the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) evaluation criteria as well as to provide accurate feedback to SAMHSA and the applicants. The peak review season is annually March – July. Peer reviewers receive $140/application reviewed and returned to SAMHSA. EMAIL TIP Make Sure MemberLink Doesn't Get Junked Sometimes, an email message that you wish to receive is incorrectly judged as spam by your ISP or email program and sent to your junk folder. To ensure that MemberLink arrives safely in your inbox, add nasw@multibriefs.com (the sending email address) to your email program's safe sender list. If MemberLink is being sent to your work email address, ask your organization's Information Technology department to whitelist nasw@multibriefs.com. Learn how to add nasw@multibriefs.com to your safe sender list so MemberLink emails get to your inbox.    NASW PRESS JOURNALS: "HIGHLY CITED" ARTICLES COLLECTION - FREE ACCESS How Many Articles Have You Read in the Collection? Open access ends in December to the latest collection of most-cited and most-read articles from the NASW journals: Social Work, Social Work Research, Health & Social Work, and Children & Schools. Take this opportunity to catch up on advances in human services. NASW members receive an online subscription to Social Work with NASW membership and discounted rates on subscriptions to Social Work Research, Health & Social Work, and Children & Schools. Be sure to read the article below from the collection. Implementing a Nationally Recognized Pediatric-to-Adult Transitional Care Approach in a Major Children's Hospital Health & Social Work The majority of youths with special health care needs (YSHCN) and their families are not receiving recommended transition support (McManus et al., 2013). National survey data from 2009–2010 reveal that 60 percent of YSHCN did not discuss needed transition preparation with their doctors or other health care providers. Furthermore, since 2005 there has been no progress in YSHCN’s receipt of a planned transition to adult care despite extensive evidence about the adverse consequences associated with lack of transition support, including excess morbidity, problems with adherence to care, delays and difficulties in finding an adult doctor, consumer dissatisfaction, and increased hospital use.    MYNASW MEMBER COMMUNITY — HOT TOPICS Resources About Talking About Death and Loss With Children Recommendations for Books About Environmental Justice Adult ADD Resources 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.    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by The University of Utah Cultivating Joy Through Mindfulness: An Antidote to Opioid Misuse, the Disease of Despair Is a PhD for me? Fostering Success with the First Star Program Earn Your MSW Online! Career Opportunity: Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Social Work      NASW RESEARCH LIBRARY 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: “social work expertise” Document: Social work expertise: An overlooked opportunity for cutting-edge system design under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Authors: McCabe, Heather A.; Sullivan, W. Patrick Source: Health & Social Work. May 2015, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p155-157. Document: Being a service user and a social work academic: Balancing expert identities Author: Fox, Joanna Source: Social Work Education. December 2016, Vol. 35 Issue 8, p960-969. Document: Teaching social work practice research to enhance research-minded expertise Authors: Satka, Mirja; Kääriäinen, Aino; Yliruka, Laura Source: Journal of Teaching in Social Work. January-March 2016, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p84-101. Document: Leadership, literacy, and translational expertise in genomics: Challenges and opportunities for social work Authors: Werner-Lin, Allison; McCoyd, Judith L. M.; Doyle, Maya H.; Gehlert, Sarah J. Source: Health & Social Work. August 2016, Vol. 41 Issue 3, pe52-e59. 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. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE The Institute for Clinical Social Work Master's and PhD Programs with a Clinical Focus Accepting Applications for Fall 2019! MORE    ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS November 19 Last Day for Liability Policyholders to Vote for Their RRG Board of Directors Liability policyholders, don’t forget to vote for NASW Risk Retention Group, Inc. (RRG) Directors who oversee your programs. Voting in this proxy election is simple and only takes a couple of minutes online. Your personal voting link was sent to you via email. Please check your mailbox (or spam filter) for an email from NASW Insurance Company, RRG. Voting closes November 19, 4 p.m. ET. If you have voted already, thank you! November 20 Private Practice Q&A Call-in Session – Preparing Your Practice for 2020: What's New Call-in session is free, available to NASW members only, and starts at 12 p.m. ET. No registration is required. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Earn Your MSW With UNE Online! Elevate your career with the University of New England by earning your Master of Social Work with our 100% online, CSWE-accredited MSW program! Learn more.    LIVE EVENTS Online Webinars The Federal Judiciary: Its Importance to Advancing Social Justice November 20 | 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Register for FREE! Learn about the current state of appointing justices to the federal court system, including federal district courts, circuit courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court. This discussion will focus on the diminishing number of nominated and appointed justices who reflect the diversity of the United States, whose judicial philosophies emphasize protecting the human and civil rights of vulnerable and underserved populations. Understand the importance of the 2020 national elections to bringing balance to the federal courts. Understanding Evaluation Assessments for Gender Affirming Treatments November 22 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET | Register In order to receive gender-affirming medically necessary care, transgender and non-binary individuals are often required to get clearance from a licensed provider for gender-affirming treatments. To provide quality care, advocate for your clients, and link individuals to inclusive services, you need an understanding of what is involved in these assessments. This training will build upon your knowledge of DSM-5, enhance your clinical skills, and help you provide affirming LGBTQ+ care. FREE for SPS Members | NASW Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30 .  SPONSORED VIDEO Level up your career Promoted by Baylor University School of Social Work The Diana R. Garland School of Social Work is one of the nation’s leading graduate programs with research and curricula focusing on topics from international social work to trauma response. The School offers a BSW; an MSW (Waco/Houston, online), three joint-degrees: MSW/MBA, MSW/MDiv, MSW/MTS; and an online PhD. Apply today! NASW National Conference SAVE THE DATE 2020 NASW National Conference Social Workers Make a Difference June 14-17, 2020 | Washington, DC Join more than 2,000 social workers, like-minded professionals, and social work thought leaders for four days of unparalleled opportunities for professional development, continuing education, networking, and thought-provoking conversations tackling the most pressing issues facing the social work profession across the world. Learn more at socialworkers.org/2020conference. .  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT    LICENSING SUPPORT Ditch the Spreadsheet — Meet CE Tracker We know how hard it is to keep track of the constantly changing license renewal requirements, and we’re here to help. CE Tracker tells you exactly what you need to renew your social worker license in your state — everything from the amount and type of CEs needed, to renewal deadlines. Learn more and subscribe. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES: NASW Members: $25 | Non-NASW Members: $40    GROUP DISCOUNTS 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 to learn about the NASW Visa® Rewards credit card, Taxbot Business Expense Tracker, Office Depot/OfficeMax discounts, Lenovo technology and computer savings, Ticket Monster entertainment discounts, and other ways to save. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE UTArlington School of Social Work The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington is nationally ranked in the top 14% of social work programs. With internationally renowned faculty members conducting research and clinical practice, we prepare our students to be leaders addressing the challenges of a 21st century world. Celebrating 50 years and with a strong reputation, our more than 10,000 alumni are leaders in government, military, community and private organizations around the world helping to create a just society. Read more Understanding spiritual diversity Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Indigenous spiritual perspectives, Islam, Judaism, Existentialism, and more. For social workers committed to supporting the spiritual care of individuals, families, and communities, this definitive guide offers state-of-the-art interdisciplinary and international insights as well as practical tools that can be put to immediate use. Read more    SOCIAL WORK ISSUES IN THE NEWS Supreme Court Allows Sandy Hook Families' Case Against Remington Arms to Proceed NPR The Supreme Court has denied Remington Arms Co.'s bid to block a lawsuit filed by families of victims of the Sandy Hook school massacre. The families say Remington should be held liable, as the maker and promoter of the AR-15-style rifle used in the 2012 killings.  READ MORE Survey: Stress Over Mass Shootings, Health Care Access High Among Latinos NPR Mass shootings, health care concerns and the upcoming 2020 presidential election top the list of Americans' worries these days. That's according to a new survey out this week from the American Psychological Association.  READ MORE Is It a Crime to Encourage Unauthorized Immigration? The Supreme Court Will Decide The New York Times A 1986 federal law makes it a crime to “encourage” unauthorized immigrants to come to or stay in the United States. “The statute potentially criminalizes the simple words — spoken to a son, a wife, a parent, a friend, a neighbor, a co-worker, a student, a client — ‘I encourage you to stay here,’” Judge A. Wallace Tashima wrote for a unanimous panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in San Francisco, in striking down the law.  READ MORE 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 Hernandez, MultiView, 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