This message was sent to ##Email## November 21, 2019     Home  |   About  |   Membership  |   Advocacy  |   Practice    Archive  |   Advertise    TOP STORIES NASW Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Improve Social Worker Safety The Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 will provide grants to states to help employers improve facility safety, provide safety training to staff, and purchase safety equipment. It also allows for support services, counseling, and additional resources for staff who have experienced violence in the workplace. The original sponsors of the bill include Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), who is a social worker; Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK); Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA); and Elise Stefanik (R-NY). Related Resources Interviews With NASW CEO Angelo McClain and NASW Chapters on Social Worker Safety and Salaries Elevating Social Workers During Social Work Month Social Workers Push for Better Pay, Working Conditions Social Work Month: Protecting Those Who Protect Others Illinois Social Workers Need Support, Too Elevating Awareness of PA Social Workers Honoring the Role of NY Social Workers Help Your Clients Navigate Medicare Open Enrollment The Medicare open enrollment period began on October 15 and ends on December 7. During this period beneficiaries can review, compare, and switch their prescription drug (Part D) and health coverage. Get basic information on that process, a brief introduction to the new Medicare Plan Finder, and a summary of NASW’s perspective on Medicare privatization. 2020 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Ends December 15 Social workers have an important role in educating individuals about the benefits of health insurance and connecting them to coverage. Plans available through the marketplace at www.healthcare.gov provide the Essential Health Benefits, which include preventive services, emergency care, hospitalization, prescription drugs, mental health and substance use disorder services, rehabilitative services, maternity care, pediatric services, and more. “Affordable” short-term and temporary plans, offered outside of www.healthcare.gov, may not cover prescription costs, hospitalization, behavioral health care, or services for pre-existing conditions.    30% OFF SALES SAVE 30% ON SELECT TITLES NASW Press Black Friday Sale Starts November 26 Buy more to save more at 30% off regular price. To view and order NASW Press Black Friday Sale books online, visit the NASW Press website starting November 26. Discounts will be applied automatically prior to the final credit card charge on orders placed November 26 – December 3, 2019, midnight, when the sale ends. For phone orders, call 1.800.227.3590 during the sale to get the discount on the titles. For the latest information about all NASW Press titles, including books, eBooks, reference works, journals, brochures, and standards, visit the NASW Press website. Questions? Email press@socialworkers.org or call 1.800.227.3590. SAVE 30% ON CE COURSES Social Work CE Institute Year-End Sale Starts November 26 Simply use promo code YEAREND19 at checkout November 26 – January 3, 2020, to save 30% on hundreds of CE courses in a variety of formats—webinars, webcasts, podcasts, presentations, and more. This promotion excludes the NASW CE Tracker. 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. Ensuring Healthy Youth Development Through Community Schools: A Case Study Children & Schools Using mixed methods, this case study explored outcomes associated with the adoption and implementation of a community schools approach in four Title I schools using the Community Collaboration Model for School Improvement. Trends in school data demonstrate academic achievement improvements in three of the four schools. Absenteeism and the number of office discipline referrals dropped from pre- to two years postimplementation. Teacher and staff perceptions of school climate and the learning support system were more favorable two years postimplementation. Interview and focus group data involving 10 stakeholders highlight facilitators and barriers, and demonstrate contextual factors supporting or hindering implementation efforts. Findings showcase the promise of community schools and other partnership approaches for ensuring healthy youth development and learning, especially for students in high-impact schools.    MYNASW MEMBER COMMUNITY — HOT TOPICS Mental Health Services in a Pain Clinic Recommendations for LMSW Exam Study/Re-entering Social Work Climate Change 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 Four Ways to be an Ally for Transgender People What the heck is a systematic review? (And why should social workers care?) New Study: Mind-Body Therapies Alleviate Pain in People Prescribed Opioids Video: See the University of Utah’s Virtual Social Work Trainer in action! Is a PhD for me?      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 worker safety” Document: Safety awareness for social workers: Tips learned along the way Author: Hardy, Veronica Source: New Social Worker. Winter 2016, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p18-19. Document: The resilience of child protection social workers: Are they at risk and if so, how do they adjust? A systematic meta-synthesis Authors: Truter, Elmien; Fouché, Ansie; Theron, Linda Source: British Journal of Social Work. April 2017, Vol. 47 Issue 3, p846-863. Document: An integrative model for taming the storm: Casework supervision in child protection services for working with families involved in high-conflict child custody disputes Authors: Saini, Michael; Nikolova, Kristina; Black, Tara Source: Child Welfare. 2019, Vol. 97 Issue 3, p41-59. Document: Sexual harassment in schools: Working with perpetrators Author: Rosales, Neff M. Source: Social Work Reference Guide. January 2019 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 26 Save 30% During the NASW Press Black Friday Sale, November 26 – December 3 View and order select NASW Press Black Friday Sale books online at the NASW Press website starting November 26. Discounts will be applied automatically prior to the final credit card charge on orders placed November 26 – December 3, 2019. For phone orders, call 1.800.227.3590. Questions? Email press@socialworkers.org or call 1.800.227.3590. January 3 Social Work CE Institute Year-End Sale Ends Save 30% on all Social Work CE Institute courses November 26 – January 3, 2020. Simply use promo code YEAREND19 at checkout during the sale. This promotion excludes the NASW CE Tracker. .  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. Taxes and Membership Dues Deductibility Members who qualify to deduct membership dues payments from income taxes should note the following: For the calendar year ending December 31, 2019, 5 percent of the annual NASW dues payment is not deductible. The nondeductible amount is for NASW dues only; any other costs (e.g., NASW Specialty Practice Sections, credentials and certifications, etc.) are 100% deductible. The nondeductible percentage is based on the amount of association lobbying activity in 2019.    LIVE EVENTS Online Webinars 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-NASW Members: $30 Law Enforcement, Social Work & Deflection December 11, 2019 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 pm ET | Register Hear a national overview and introduction to the newly emerging field of deflection and pre-arrest diversion, which sits at the intersection of law enforcement, behavioral health, and community. As the field grows, so is the demand expected to grow for social workers, clinical staff, peers, and people in recovery to do this work. Harkening back to the days of police and social workers working in the 1970s side-by-side on the streets, deflection is similarly developing now in response to the opioid epidemic, police encounters with people with mental illness, the high rate of U.S. incarceration, and the need to change the narrative on community-police relations. FREE for SPS Members | NASW Members: $30 | Non-NASW Members: $40 .  SPONSORED VIDEO Level up your career Promoted by Baylor University School of Social Work The Diana R. 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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 From a foremost authority on aging Through twelve intimate conversations with distinguished American men over 80, the book explores the particular way that each man faces four challenges of old age: Am I still a man? Do I still matter? What is the meaning of my life? Am I loved? Read more    SOCIAL WORK ISSUES IN THE NEWS This Map Shows How Many Homeless Americans There Are in Every State Business Insider Homelessness is a tragedy that strikes thousands of Americans every year. As we move into the winter months, nights are getting colder, and it's increasingly dangerous for people without access to shelter.  READ MORE Disparity in Home Lending Costs Minorities Millions, Researchers Find CBS News Technology has made it easier for anyone to apply for a home loan, a process that until recently took weeks or even months to complete. Yet those innovations haven't completely eliminated one hurdle for many borrowers: bias.  READ MORE How These Employers Are Adapting to the Needs of an Aging Workforce PBS NewsHour As the population ages and older workers are making up more and more of the labor force, some employers are taking notice and adjusting their own practices to retain valuable experience and skills.  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. 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