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Holiday Closing

The NASW national office will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 25, 2008, through Jan. 1, 2009.

Spectrum Training of Trainers

The NASW HIV/AIDS Spectrum: Mental Health Training and Education of Social Workers Project will be holding a National Training of Trainers (TOT) in Spring 2009. The goal of the HIV/AIDS Spectrum Project is to provide the necessary HIV and mental health practice skills for people working in social work, mental health, and substance abuse fields to enhance and promote culturally competent practice with individuals, families, and communities affected by HIV/AIDS. The program's target audience includes social workers, allied health and mental health care providers, and students in schools of social work. The TOT will be comprised of social workers with experience and expertise in mental health and HIV/AIDS. For information about the TOT, go to: Training of Trainers

American Indian Heritage Month

NASW Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month

Courtesy Calls Added to Membership Renewal Process

In order to better reach our members, who lead very busy lives, NASW has added renewal courtesy calls to the membership renewal process. These courtesy calls will be made around the time of your membership expiration date as a helpful reminder to renew your NASW membership so you continue your benefits uninterrupted. You will be able to renew your membership immediately over the phone, as well as renew your ACSW credential or Specialty Practice Sections membership. If you prefer to renew online instead, or via the renewal invoice mailed to you, please do. It is an exciting time to be an NASW member, and we are making every effort to make sure you are a part of it. For more information on the renewal courtesy calls, please call NASW Membership Services at (800) 742-4089 or (202) 408-8600 ext. 499. If you haven't visited the NASW Web site recently, go there today at www.socialworkers.org for the latest updates on the Social Work Reinvestment Act and the National Social Work Public Education Campaign and to register for free NASW WebEd online courses, which offer free CEUs.

Social Work Blogs Open for Comments

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Sanctions in Force Listed Online

NASW adjudicates certain allegations of violations of its Code of Ethics by members, and if violations are found, may impose sanctions. For the list of sanctions of public notification imposed within the past 10 years that remain in force: Sanctions in Force

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Vol. 53, No. 10, November 2008

Managing Editor:
M. Scott Moss
(retired June 26, 2008)
Lyn Stoesen
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Writer:
Paul R. Pace naswnews@naswdc.org

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Elizabeth J. Clark, Ph.D., ACSW

Publisher, NASW Press:
Cheryl Bradley

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