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COVID-19

(Coronavirus:)

Like many of you, the NASW-Nevada Chapter (NASW-NV) has been closely following news and updates regarding the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus), particularly as it impacts events in the state. We are extremely grateful for the work you do on behalf of our profession and the clients you serve. The Board of Directors and staff at the NASW-NV chapter wishes you strength and good health during this time.

The National office of NASW has put together a webpage for social workers with resources here: https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/Infectious-Diseases/Coronavirus

State of Nevada resources: http://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/OPHIE/dta/Hot_Topics/Coronavirus/

We also encourage you to participate in the online public forum of MYNASW at https://www.socialworkers.org/MY-NASW

NEWS:

Black Lives Matter: The Role of Social Work in Dismantling Structural Racism in the USA: https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Talks-Podcast/EP57-Black-Lives-Matter-The-Role-of-Social-Work-in-Dismantling-Structural-Racism-in-the-USA

NASW Seeks to Dismantle Racist Policing: https://www.socialworkers.org/News/News-Releases/ID/2205/NASW-Seeks-to-Dismantle-Racist-Policing

NASW condemns yet another incident of lethal police force against an African American https://www.socialworkers.org/News/News-Releases/ID/2164/NASW-condemns-yet-another-incident-of-lethal-police-force-against-an-African-American

Donate to the Vegas Freedom Fund

New NASW Practice Alert: COVID-19 Advance Care Planning in Health Care Practice: https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=nE5MuNSwnZE%3d&portalid=0

COVID-19: Legal Considerations for Social Workers Resuming In-Person Services: https://www.naswil.org/post/covid-19-legal-considerations-for-social-workers-resuming-in-person-service

Conference Announcement: We know how difficult this year has been for many of you, as such the NASW-NV chapter has decided to revamp our fall offering to allow us to give back to you, the NASW-NV member. That's why we are excited to announce the fall event will be $10.00 for members of NASW-NV and the cost of membership to NASW-NV +$10.00 for for residents of Nevada nonmembers. Learn more at https://naswnv.socialworkers.org/Events/NV-Annual-Conference

Chapter Meetings:

Conference Committee - August 13th - 6:00-7:00pm
Rural Task Force - August 27th 5:00-6:00pm
Legislative Committee - Sept 1st, 5:30-6:30pm
NASW-NV Virtual Conference - Oct 23rd, 2020 9:00am -5:00pm

All current members of NASW-NV are eligible to become members of active taskforces. To inquire further please contact us at admin.naswnv@socialworkers.org

Where we stand on racism.

Video: https://youtu.be/jBB_oPfzylo

This year your chapter is giving back!

We know how difficult this year has been for many of you, as such the NASW-NV chapter has decided to revamp our fall offering to allow us to give back to you, the NASW-NV member. That's why we are excited to announce the fall event will be $10.00 for members of NASW-NV and the cost of membership to NASW-NV +$10.00 for nonmembers.

This year’s Rethinking Ethics: 2020 NASW-Illinois Chapter Conference will be taking place on Friday, October 23rd, 2020 in a new virtual format* Meet with other social work professionals from around the state to earn up to 6 CEUs (including ethics) toward your license renewal in our virtual platform. Engage with Nevada's vendor and social services in our interactive virtual exhibit hall and most importantly connect with your peers at a time we could all use a little more supportive interaction. Goto the Chapter Conference webpage to learn more and to register today. Space is limited.

*Due to the uncertainty of in-person events in Nevada for the fall, this year's conference will utilize a virtual structure which allows registrants to attend live virtually.

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus:)