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The NASW Annual Meeting of Members will be held at noon on June 28, 2002, at the NASW national office, 750 First Street, N.E., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002. |
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| Celebrate |
NASW Celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month |
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| Test and Instrument Survey |
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A national survey for practitioners who perform developmental testing, neurobehavioral testing and psychological testing is expected to be conducted in the fall of 2002 to determine "work values" for reimbursement of services performed in these areas. If you would like to participate in this survey, please call (202) 336-8265 and leave your name, address, telephone number and the type of test and instrument that you use in your practice. |
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| C.E. Standards |
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The NASW Continuing Education Committee is reviewing NASW's Standards for Continuing Professional Education. Members can comment on the recommended revisions through May 31: click here. |
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| Correction |
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An April story on evidence-based practice listed an incorrect Internet address for World Wide Web Resources for Social Workers (WWWRSW). The correct address is: www.nyu.edu/socialwork/wwwrsw. |
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| Vol. 47, No. 5, May 2002 |
- From the Director
We Share in the Genetics World
By Elizabeth J. Clark, Ph.D., ACSW
- *Better Labor Data on Social Work Sought
The federal government's definition of "social worker" should come from the profession.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff
- *Welfare Law Action Gets Under Way
The legislation will set welfare policy for the next five years.
- *Social Work Month 2002 Celebrated
NASW chapters across the country mark the month with activities.
By Lyn Stoesen, News Staff
- *Genome Project Has Ethical, Social Implications
Genetics: Science Takes On a Human Face
The impact of genetic research on people's lives is of vital importance to social workers.
By Lyn Stoesen, News Staff
- *Role in End-of-Life Care Examined
Social workers help people at all stages, not only following a death.
By Lyn Stoesen, News Staff
- *Violence Against Women on 'Fringe' Eyed
Older women, women with disabilities, and immigrant and refugee women have special needs.
- *Board Seeks Choice on Oral Exams
Only 51 percent passed during one six-month period in California.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff
- *IDEA Reauthorization Proposals Offered
Recommendations call for case managers on IEP teams.
By Lyn Stoesen, News Staff
- *NASW Argues Against Court Rulings on Drugs
NASW signs on to friend-of-the-court briefs addressing punitive drug testing.
- *Chapter Fights State Caseworkers' Layoffs
A rally honors 115 child victims of abuse and neglect.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff
- *Fokine Visits NASW
Russian Official Seeks Contacts
Social work issues in Russia are similar to those in the U.S.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff
- *Audio Conferences Added
Telephone conferences help social workers learn to aid caregivers.
- *Parity Prospects Bright
A House bill similar to the Senate's has been introduced.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff
- *Practitioner Is Slain by a Client
A patient with a delusional disorder is charged.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff
- *Politics School Goes West
Registration was limited, and all slots for the school quickly filled.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff
- *WHO Urges Mental Disorders Solutions
Integration of mental health care and primary medical care is highly recommended.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff
- *Study Rates States on 16 Indicators
The report is intended for use by policymakers when reviewing the states' social health.
- *CB Treatment Helps Schizophrenics
Psychosocial functioning improves; two clinical issues remain.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff
- *Entrepreneur's Niche: Social Security Claims
"This is an untapped field," says Sonya Chadwell.
- *Schools Given Aging Grants
- *Social Work in the Public Eye
- *Letters to the Editor
Technique-ly Speaking
California Quandary
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| Editorial Board |
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Managing Editor: M. Scott Moss, naswnews@naswdc.org |
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Editor: John V. O'Neill, MSW, naswnews@naswdc.org |
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Writer: Lyn Stoesen, naswnews@naswdc.org |
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Advertising: Lyn Fredrickson Carter, naswads@naswdc.org, fax: (202)336-8312 |
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NASW President: Terry Mizrahi, MSW, Ph.D. |
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Executive Director: Elizabeth J. Clark, Ph.D., ACSW |
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Director, Member Services and Publications Division: Cheryl Mayberry Bradley |
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Publications Manager and Editor-in-Chief, Paula Delo |
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Member Address Changes: Member Records, (800) 742-4089, membership@naswdc.org |
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