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From the President
The Urgency of Social Worker Safety
By James J. Kelly, Ph.D., ACSW, LCSW |
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Recent Violent Acts Put Emphasis on Safety
Legislation Would Offer ‘One Extra Measure in Having Social
Workers Feel Secure’
NASW Kansas helped convince lawmakers to pass a law that requires social
work safety training with its licensure process.
By Paul R. Pace, News Staff
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Working for Equal Opportunities
DREAM Act Gives Immigrants’
Children a Chance
“NASW supports federal, state and local policies that uphold ... equity and
human rights for immigrants.”
By Paul R. Pace, News Staff |
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Conference Examines End-of-Life Treatment
‘Social Work Is An Important Part’
End-of-life care is essential to social work because medical advances and
technology have increased the lifespan.
By Paul R. Pace, News Staff |
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NASW Press, Legal Defense Fund Collaborate on Law Note Series
The new agreement with NASW Press to produce and market the series will
expand the titles to a wider audience.
By Paul R. Pace, News Staff |
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NASW Backs Schools Bill
Measure Would Outlaw Corporal Punishment
NASW has long had a policy against corporal punishment in schools and will
continue to advocate against it.
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff
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More Endorsements Issued
Depending on the outcome of the election, many gains could be reversed.
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff |
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SWRA Sponsors Ask Obama to Create Commission
‘The Growing Demand for Social Workers’ Cited as Need for
Quick Action
“[W]e respectfully request you to establish ...
the Social Work Reinvestment Commission,” members of Congress wrote to the
president.
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff |
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Broadband Access Prioritized
Many People ‘Are Not Able to Afford the Cost’
The FCC’s national broadband plan aims to increase affordable broadband
speeds to 100 megabits per second to 100 million households.
By Paul R. Pace, News Staff |
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Court Asked to Protect Workers
The lower courts’ ruling “undercuts Title VII’s anti-retaliation
protections.”
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff |
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NASW Foundation Announces Board Members
The foundation also recently announced the recipients of the 2010-11
scholarships and fellowships.
By Paul R. Pace, News Staff |
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NASW Represented on IOM Panel
Tomaszewski Joins Global Violence Prevention Forum
“It’s such a great honor for me to be able to represent NASW,” Tomaszewski
said.
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff |
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Recruitment Videos Tout Social Work’s Value
‘This Is Another Way to Use
Multimedia to Communicate Our Message Effectively’
The videos complement NASW’s ongoing recruitment effort, which is
conveniently packaged on the Be a Social Worker
website.
By Paul R. Pace, News Staff |
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NASW Connects Expert Membership with the Media
‘The Public Is Beginning to See Beyond the Stereotypes of
What Social Workers Do’
“Social work is an exciting and rewarding profession that sometimes does
not get the notice and respect it deserves in media and society.”
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff |
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New Practice Updates Address Aging, Health
Documents Also Examine Social Work With Children, Youth and Families
These and other practice updates are on the NASW website at www.socialworkers.org/practice.
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff |
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Members Can Receive 10% Off NASW Press
Publications
“We hope when utilizing their discount, [members will] ... be proud of the
products that their association is producing.”
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff |
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