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Sept. 3, 2020

While the national conversation remains critically focused on ending police brutality, racism persists in many other institutions. The child welfare system has often more rigorously regulated and castigated Black, Brown, and Indigenous families. Medical racism, which has origins in slavery and eugenics, has led to modern-day health disparities and inequities in health care access and treatment. The oppressive collateral consequences resulting from mass incarceration, the War on Drugs, and the school-to-prison pipeline have exacerbated economic inequalities in Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. Social workers have had roles in perpetuating these harmful social systems, and we cannot ignore this history. However, social work also has a major role in creating a more anti-racist society. By using the Code of Ethics as a guidepost, social workers can help dismantle systems of oppression, take action against white supremacy culture, and be leaders in the movement for racial justice.

Each One, Register One

Social workers, with their ethical obligation to “facilitate informed participation by the public in shaping social policies and institutions,” play a crucial role in engaging individuals and communities in the election process. Collectively, America’s 700,000+ social workers reach millions of people every day. Imagine the impact we could have if each social worker, including you, commits to get at least one other person to register to vote.

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National Voter Registgration Day: September 22, 2020
Leverage technology such as social media to educate Americans about how to register, sign up for election reminders, request mail-in ballots, learn about early voting options, and more. National Voter Registration Day, celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of September, has been endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), and the National Association of Election Officials (The Election Center).
NASW’s Increasing Voter Participation Page
Learn about NASW’s 2020 Election Initiative and training designed to help social workers increase voter registration and participation, particularly that of marginalized and vulnerable populations, and overcome voting barriers.

Training Provides Guidance to Change Child Welfare Practice, Promote Better Outcomes

Integrating Adolescent Brain Development Into Child Welfare Practice With Older Youth
The brains of youth do not fully develop until they are in their twenties. NASW, with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is offering training to social workers and other professionals on adolescent brain development. Incorporate what you learn into your practice to help adolescents aging out of foster care have better outcomes. The curriculum combines findings from brain science research and knowledge related to trauma, implicit bias, and building social capital to promote strategies for practitioners to more effectively work with older youth who experience the child welfare system. Download the curriculum, audio and videos, handouts, and PowerPoint slides.

AROUND THE PROFESSION

C4 Events Extends Complimentary Registration to Social Workers for CCSAD

The 33rd Annual Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders, September 10-11, 2020, focuses on addiction treatment, recovery, training, and advocacy communities. This year’s conference is virtual and offers 17 hours of livestream sessions. Choose from packages including 12-48 hours of on-demand CE. On-demand courses can be viewed at any time up to 45 days post-event. CEUs for the event will be provided free of charge. View the agenda. Use code INTCOMP at the end of Attendee Registration/Course Selection to receive complimentary registration.

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Keyword Search: “racism and social work”

Document: Is Social Work Still Racist? A Content Analysis of Recent Literature
Authors: Corley, N.; Young, S.
Source: Social Work. October 2018, Vol. 63, Issue 4, p317-326.

Document: Antiracism Expanding Social Work Education: A Qualitative Analysis of the Undoing Racism Workshop Experience
Authors: Hamilton-Mason, J.; Schneider, S.
Source: Journal of Social Work Education. April-June 2018, Vol. 54, Issue 2, p337-348.

Document: Race and Poverty: Growth Areas for the Social Work Research Agenda
Author: Williams, J.
Source: Social Work Research. June 2018, Vol. 42, Issue 2, p67-72.

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The NASW Foundation is proud to announce its 2020-2021 scholars and fellows. This exemplary group of 20 doctoral and master's degree students is receiving $121,750 in awards from five programs, including:

Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship—awarded to master's degree candidates in social work who have demonstrated a commitment to working with, or who have a special affinity with, American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic/Latino populations.
Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship—awarded to master's degree candidates in social work who demonstrate an interest in or have experience with health/mental health practice and have a commitment to working in African American communities.
Jane B. Aron Doctoral Fellowship—awarded to social work doctoral candidates who are engaged in dissertation research in health care policy and practice.
Eileen Blackey Doctoral Fellowship—awarded to social work doctoral candidates who are engaged in dissertation research in welfare policy and practice.
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Addressing Racial Equity

The 2020 Virtual Forum Series, Addressing Racial Equity, will be held over a 5-week span beginning September 29. Earn up to 15 live CEs. Registration also includes access to the Virtual NASW/NASW Foundation Awards Program on October 29. Access Forum Series Session recordings to review and refresh your knowledge. Learn more and register.

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SOCIAL WORK ISSUES IN THE NEWS

Kenosha Protesters Accuse City of Having Different Laws for Protesting Police Brutality and Supporting Police

Newsweek

Four protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, are suing the city for violating their First Amendment rights by enacting a curfew, a policy they say didn't apply to people who were out vocalizing their support for law enforcement. The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department implemented a curfew after protests erupted over the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake, a black man who remains paralyzed in the hospital.

US Racial Inequality Just as Deadly as COVID-19 if Not More, Report Suggests

CNN

Even amid a pandemic, life expectancy among White people in the United States far exceeds what Black people have experienced every year, according to new research. The research, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used national life expectancy data and demographic models to estimate how many White deaths from COVID-19 would be needed for the White death rate in 2020 to reach the levels of the year with the lowest Black death rate ever recorded, which was in 2014.

Homeless People in Rural America Struggle to Find Help

Cronkite News

Allie Smith was three months shy of high school graduation when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and students were sent home to finish the year remotely. The problem is, Smith doesn’t really have a home.

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