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March 2023 Newsletter


Social Work Month in March is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work.

The theme for Social Work Month 2023 is Social Work Breaks Barriers.

During Social Work Month take time to learn more about the many positive contributions of the profession, and use the items in our toolkit to celebrate all the social workers you know.

 

NASW-Nevada wants to take this moment to say Happy Social Work Month and express our gratitude to all of our members and social workers around Nevada. You are a curial part of our state and in our communities. Thank you for all you do for your communities! 

 

Useful links:

https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Month/Social-Work-Month-2023-Logos

 

Rationale

 

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Legislative Session 2023:

 

This upcoming session could be one of the most consequential sessions for Nevada social workers in quite some time. Which is why we are ecstatic to relay to you that NASW-Nevada is once again returning to Carson City. Thanks to your membership dues we have contracted Tessyn (Tess) Opferman from Pinyon Public Affairs to represent us at the state capital. Tess will be working directly with our team to identify issues and legislation that are important to the social work profession and our clients.

 

For your social work collective to succeed this session we need your help. How can you get more involved in advocacy with your association?

 

Here is how:

 

Join the Legislative Committee: NASW-Nevada Committee Volunteer (wufoo.com) - Members Only

 

 

Submit Action Alerts: Action Center (votervoice.net) (All NASW-NV members will be automatically added to the action alert system, please feel free to share with other nonmember social workers.) - Open to Members and Non-Members.

 

 

Join the NASW-Nevada Advisory Board: 23-25 NASW-Nevada Advisory Board Application (wufoo.com) - Members Only

 

 

Important Upcoming Dates:

 

March 27th, 2023- All Bills Must be Introduced. 

 

June 5th, 2023: The 82nd Session ends.

 

Legislative calendar: 120 Day Calendar 2023 Legislative Session

 

Bills to watch:

 

SB172 

AN ACT authorizes a minor to consent to their healthcare provider for the prescribing, dispensing, or administering of contraceptive drugs or devices, without parental involvement. 

 

  • Senate Judiciary, Thursday, March 9th @ 1 pm 
  • To provide testimony on the phone, folks should call (888) 475-4499 any time after the Chair announces the period of support testimony. When prompted, provide
  • Meeting ID 84551472660 and then press #. When prompted for a Participant ID, press #.
  • Written testimony can be submitted electronically in PDF format no later than 24 hours before the meeting time to the Committee Manager at SenJUD@sen.state.nv.us
  • You can also watch live on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NVLeg

 

SB 131

AN ACT relating to reproductive health care; prohibiting health care licensing boards from disqualifying from licensure or disciplining a person for providing or assisting in the provision of certain reproductive health care services; prohibiting the Governor from surrendering, or issuing an arrest warrant for, a person who is charged in another state with a criminal violation related to certain reproductive health care services; prohibiting state agencies from assisting in certain investigations and proceedings initiated in other states related to certain reproductive health care services; requiring certain health care licensing boards to examine the feasibility of reciprocal licensure for health care providers who provide reproductive health care services

in other states; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Revises provisions relating to reproductive health care. (BDR 54-44)

 

SB 142

AN ACT relating to homelessness; enacting the Homeless Persons' Bill of Rights; authorizing certain civil actions; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Enacts the Homeless Persons' Bill of Rights. (BDR 38-195)

 

AB 183

AN ACT relating to child welfare; requiring certain entities in the juvenile justice system and the child welfare system to screen certain children for commercial sexual exploitation; requiring such entities to take certain actions if the results of a screening indicate that a child is a victim of commercial sexual exploitation; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Revises provisions relating to the protection of children from commercial sexual exploitation. (BDR 5-321)

 

AB 148

AN ACT relating to child welfare; prescribing qualifications for magistrates who make certain determinations concerning child custody; providing for the appointment of a guardian ad litem for an incapacitated parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child in certain child welfare proceedings; revising the titles of certain officials appointed to oversee proceedings concerning juveniles and child support; prescribing the procedure for the judicial review of the placement of a child who is in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services in a qualified residential treatment program; revising the procedures governing the court-ordered admission of such a child who has an emotional disturbance to certain psychiatric facilities and the release of such a child from such a facility; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Revises provisions relating to child welfare. (BDR 11-671)

 

 

AB 135

AN ACT relating to homelessness; revising the process for persons who are homeless to apply for a certified or official copy of a birth certificate; requiring the Nevada Housing Crisis Response System to assist persons in crisis who are applying for a state identification card; revising requirements for the issuance of a state identification card to certain homeless children and youth; requiring certain counties to develop a strategic plan to address homelessness; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Revises provisions relating to homelessness. (BDR 40-324)

 

AB 115

AN ACT relating to substance use disorders; authorizing the establishment of a program for the prevention of overdoses and disease under certain circumstances; requiring the operator of such a program to report certain information to the health authority, the board of county commissioners and the State Board of Health; providing for the confidentiality of certain information concerning such a program; exempting operators, employees, volunteers and participants of such a program from certain penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Revises provisions relating to substance use disorders. (BDR 40-726)

 

AB 99

AN ACT relating to Medicaid; requiring the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services to take any action necessary to increase certain federally approved rates under certain circumstances; providing for the annual consideration of cost-of-living increases to rates of reimbursement under Medicaid; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Revises provisions governing Medicaid rates of reimbursement. (BDR 38-564)

 

AB 28

AN ACT relating to the State Treasurer; establishing the Nevada Baby Bonds Program and the Nevada Baby Bonds Trust Fund; setting forth the duties and responsibilities of the State Treasurer in administering the Program and Trust Fund; authorizing the State Treasurer to adopt regulations relating to the Program; making an appropriation; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Establishes the Nevada Baby Bonds Program. (BDR 18-356)

Advocacy Alerts

 

As the NASW-Nevada Chapter ramps up for what could be a difficult legislative session next year, we encourage you to subscribe to our action alert email system.

 

Action alerts are quick email alerts that allow you to submit comments and email/letters of position on legislation/policy being considered in Nevada.

 

All NASW-Nevada members are automatically subscribed using the email on file. You do NOT have to be a member of NASW (or even a social worker) to subscribe to our alerts - you just have to be willing to advocate for social work issues and values.

 

To subscribe or subscribe with a different email click: Action Center (votervoice.net)

 

In the right-hand side column under "Sign Up for Alerts", enter your email address and zip code and click the grey arrow.

 

Complete the additional information on page two and click submit.

 

Please share this subscribe link with your colleagues and friends whom you feel might be interested in receiving alerts.

2022 Nevada Chapter Awards!

 

All nominees must be current residents or practice in the state of Nevada.

 

-Social Worker of the Year

-Public Citizen of the Year

-Lifetime Achievement Award

-Emerging Leader of the Year

-Professor of the Year*

 

Social Worker of the Year: An NASW-Nevada Chapter member in good standing who: reflects the values espoused in our NASW-Nevada Chapter Mission Statement; promotes the NASW to the public and advocates for the population social work serves; represents the highest ethical standards of social work as defined in the NASW Code of Ethics; contributes to the improvement of the social fabric in tangible and intangible ways; takes risks and enlists public support for improved human services. Must be licensed in social work and work/reside in the state of Nevada.

 

Lifetime Achievement Award: An NASW-Nevada Chapter member in good standing who: has accomplished stellar successes in his/her social work career which have enhanced the profession, supported clients, upheld social work values, and advocated for the betterment of all people. Must have previously been licensed in social work and work/reside in the state of Nevada.

 

Public Citizen of the Year: A non-social worker who: exemplifies the social work profession with outstanding service to individuals served by social workers; reflects the highest ethical standards in his/her field of endeavor; takes risks and enlists public support for improved human services; advocates for and contributes to the public’s awareness of social problems. Must reside/work in the state of Nevada.

 

Emerging Leader: Emerging leaders are “early” career social workers who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, expertise, and dedication to the profession in the state of Nevada, whose contributions enhance practice knowledge and/or the capacity of the profession and the human service to obtain resources and influence. They have all demonstrated excellence in a variety of areas, including public or nonprofit agency-based practice, policy/legislative advocacy, academia, resource development, and administration. Must reside/work in the state of Nevada.

 

Professor of the Year:

All nominees must be a current resident or teaching at a social work program in Nevada.

 

You must be an NASW student member to nominate a professor for this award. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

 

The award recipient must:

Make a demonstrable difference in social work education in Nevada

Contribute to a positive image for the social work profession and social work education

Currently employed by a higher institution located in Nevada.

 

PLEASE NOTE: The chapter is committed to diversity among award recipients. Nominations MUST be submitted using this online nomination form. We will be contacting your nominee for additional information. You are encouraged to work closely with your nominee to complete the nomination.

 

Previous award recipients are not eligible for nomination (in the same award category); however, past nominees may be nominated again.

 

*Nomination process for Professor of the Year will take place separately, nominated by NASW Student Members only.

 

 

NOMINATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 31st, 2023

 

Nevada Social Work Awards 2022

Professor of the Year 2022

Call for nomination for 2023-2025

 

NASW-Nevada is a collective of social workers pooling resources and time to advocate for the profession and the issues critical to our clients. At all levels, your voice and time are what drive your association.

 

The Chapter is currently looking for candidates interested in serving on the NASW Nevada Chapter Board. The Chapter Advisory Board is your voice for chapter priorities, policy, and educational direction. The Chapter Advisory Board serves as a strategic partner with the Chapter Executive Director in setting the strategic plan and serves as a critical resource to inform the Chapter on issues important to Nevada social workers.

 

Positions that are up for election for July 1, 2023 start date are:

• Secretary (two-year term)*

• Member at Large (two-year term)

• North Region District Chair (two-year term)

• MSW Student Representative (one-year term)

• BSW Student Representative (one-year term)

 

 

*indicates Executive Committee Member

 

You will need to be an NASW member in good standing at the time of application and maintain throughout your term to serve on the Board. Student Representatives must be enrolled in an accredited social work program in Nevada for the 2023-2024 school year. Regional representatives must reside or work in the region that they represent.

 

Priority for slating will be given to applicants who have previously served on an NASW Chapter Advisory Board for Executive Committee. Absent applicants with previous NASW Chapter Board experience other candidates will be considered.

 

Priority for slating of the Member at Large will be given to member applicants who reside outside of the Reno or Las Vegas area. In the absence of candidates from outside the mentioned areas, other candidates will be considered from within those areas.

 

For 2023-2024 priority for slating the BSW Student Representative will be given to candidates from UNLV and priority for slating the MSW Student Representative will be given to candidates from UNR. In the absence of enough qualified candidates from the priority location, other candidates will be considered.

 

Please Note: There is NO monetary requirement you must raise to serve on the NASW-NV Board of Directors, however, there is an expectation of volunteer time.

 

Applications must be submitted by April 21st, 2023. We encourage you to apply early, so members of the committee can reach out to you if there is anything they would need to follow up on.

Apply for Consideration

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She has been offering training on Yoga for Trauma and Resiliency nationally for the last 7 years and is passionate about supporting professionals to bring more trauma-informed tools into their clinical practice as well as for their own self-care to prevent burnout. 

 

She is trained in EMDR, Community Resiliency Model (CRM), Mindful Schools, and Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and has her 200-hour yoga teacher training certification. 

Committee/Task Forces 2022-2023

 

The NASW-Nevada Chapter seeks volunteers in every part of the state to volunteer on chapter committees or task forces to support events and chapter priorities.

NASW is your association. Why not take advantage of all the opportunities it has to offer? Within each of our regions are ongoing leadership opportunities, CEU workshops, and networking events organized just for you. NASW-Nevada is your networking link to what’s going on in your community and the social work profession at large. This is your professional organization—make the most of your membership, and get involved!

Consider joining one of the many committees and task forces within the NASW-Nevada Chapter.

 

For 2022-2023 they include:

  • Social Work Networking North Committee - help plan and organize networking events for the northern region with the Northern District Chair. In formation*

 

  • Social Work Networking South Committee - help plan and organize networking events for the southern region with the Southern District Chair. In formation*

 

  • Conference Committee - assists in education review, promotes the event, and solicit sponsor/exhibitors. In formation*

 

  • Rural/Frontier Committee - standing committee tasked with looking for ways to better integrate rural social workers into the association. Currently Active.

 

  • Legislative Session Review Committee - reviews upcoming legislative issues and session legislation for discussion and possible chapter involvement and/or action. In formation*

 

  • Racial Equity Committee - standing committee tasked with reviewing current issues around racial equity. Currently Active.

 

  • Membership and Community Outreach Committee - standing committee to work with community partners to further recruit members and inform the social work profession on NASW activities. Currently Active.

 

  • ASWB Testing Task Force - time-limited task force charged with reviewing the ASWB testing results report and recommending to the board possible chapter action. In formation*

 

*Committees that are designated as "in formation" are committees that are currently not meeting but in which the association will be launching when needed or the applicable time period arrives. Committees marked "currently active", are currently meeting and have a formal charge.

 

Additional opportunities and task forces may be added throughout the year as needed by the Board of Directors. Updated opportunities will be reflected on the NASW-NV website and via email news blasts.

 

If you're interested in serving on one of these advisory groups, please complete an NASW-Nevada Committee Volunteer interest form.

 

Upcoming Committee Meetings!

 

  • Rural/Frontier Social Work Committee - Second Tuesday of every month, 5:00 PM
  • Racial Equity Committee - Second Monday every month, 6:00 PM

 

Email admin.naswnv@socialworkers.org to Join the meetings!

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Committee Updates:

Rural/Frontier Committee:

Actively seeking additional members!

Formed in early 2020 with a mission to engage social work professionals that are living or working in rural areas to identify their unique needs, increase chapter support, make recommendations to the NASW Nevada Board, and facilitate communication with colleagues that are in the urban areas as well as our community partners.  

In addition to the opportunity to network and engage with social workers throughout the state, our current activities include a rural community assessment project, a CEU workshop focused on the concerns of social workers that are in rural areas, and tracking the infrastructure bill. You do not need to be a member of NASW to join this committee if you are a rural social worker! Nonmembers will serve as advisory members of the committee.

If you'd like to join the committee please complete this form: NASW-Nevada Committee Volunteer (wufoo.com) Questions can be sent to admin.naswnv@socialworkers.org

Your Nevada Chapter Presents:

See My Color: Why Racial Colorblindness is Unethical

More than 50 years after Dr. King's speech, individuals continue to use his words to justify their claim of being racially colorblind. Racial colorblindness is modern-day racism and denies the racial disparities that continue to exist in various systems, including healthcare, education, and the criminal justice system. In the helping profession, not only is it unrealistic to be racially colorblind, it is dangerous and does more harm than good. If you don't see my color, you can't see me. And if you can't see me how can you empathize with my racial experiences, accept my whole being and validate my perspectives?

 

Date: Mar 18, 2023, 09:00 AM Pacific Time

Venue: Zoom

Presenter: Crystal Bennett, LMSW

Is the founder and CEO of THRYVE, LLC, and an Adjunct Professor at Florida State University and Sante Fe College.

Ms. Bennett brings over 20 years of experience with youth and families to the leadership of THRYVE. Her areas of expertise include Human Trafficking, Suicide Prevention, Child Trauma/Maltreatment, Motivational Interviewing, Racial Trauma, Cultural Humility and working to dismantle systems of white supremacy to promote equity and justice.

 

Cost: 2 CEUs / $25 Nonmember / $15 NASW Member / Free for students (no CEUs)

 

Sign up here: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/zpv2npt00wg7lq/

"Free Your Mind": Breaking the Chains of Imposter Syndrome

Impostor Syndrome is a pervasive feeling of self-doubt, insecurity, or fraudulence despite often overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Often described as something “normal” and an experience that “many go through” imposter syndrome impacts women, women of color, and LGBTQ2IA individuals at disproportionate rates. In this workshop, we will do just that! Let’s stand in solidarity and discuss the impacts of racism, sexism, and colonialism on our feelings of inadequacy and belonging. Learn 4 steps to reframing Imposter Syndrome and walk away knowing that You Belong Where You Walk.

 

Date: Apr 22, 2023, 09:00 AM Pacific Time

Venue: Zoom 

Presenter: Crystal Rozelle – Bennett, LMSW is the founder and CEO of THRYVE, LLC and an Adjunct Professor at Florida State University and Sante Fe College. Ms. Bennett brings over 20 years of experience with youth and families to the leadership of THRYVE. Her areas of expertise include Human Trafficking, Suicide Prevention, Child Trauma/Maltreatment, Motivational Interviewing, Racial Trauma, Cultural Humility and working to dismantle systems of white supremacy to promote equity and justice.

 

Cost: 2 CEUs / $25 Nonmember / $15 NASW Member / Free for students (no CEUs)

 

Sign up here: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/z6lf88318a5w1j/

Licensing changes coming in 2023:

As of January 1, 2023, ALL licensees must complete two (2.0) CEUs in Cultural Competency, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion during their CEU collection cycle. These CEUs are an addition to the mandated CEUs on suicide prevention that you upload with your renewals now. Read the Approved content for Diversity CEUs

 

Your Nevada chapter is here to help!

Check out some of the on-demand classes that meet this new requirement!

 

A Conversation About Healing Racism

This Northeastern District cultural competency CEU Virtual Training will explore and discuss how racism has shaped our personal and professional lives.

 

Credit(s):1.5 CEU

Course Number: IL20200715

Duration:1 hour 26 minutes

Access: Available for 5 months after purchase

Non-Member $38.00 - Member $23.00

 

Sign up here ----> https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/48db64db-e240-46d3-9994-5b04ebe6878e

 

Suicide Prevention: Black Youth Lives Matter Too!

In the last several decades, suicide attempts among black adolescents has increased by 73% while attempts among white youth have decreased. Why aren't we sounding the alarm and doing more to raise awareness of this crisis? During this workshop, we will discuss the additional challenges faced by black youth, explore strategies to break down barriers, increase cultural competency amongst providers and the role of racial socialization as a protective strategy in reducing suicide attempts amongst black youth.

 

Credit(s): 3 SuicideDiversity / Social & Cultural Competence

Course Number: NYS20220819

Original Program Date: August 19, 2022

Duration:2 hours 47 minutes

Access: Available for 5 months after purchase

Non-Member $75.00 - Member $30.00

 

Sign up here ---> https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/7c1d4f95-81bc-407f-b96e-ca8974308e26

 

 

LGBTQ+ Equity, Diversity, Inclusion: “Somewhere” Over the Rainbow"

The National Institutes of Health have designated sexual and gender minorities (SGM), also known as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, Two-Spirit, intersex, and other people.

The National Institutes of Health have designated sexual and gender minorities (SGM), also known as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, Two-Spirit, intersex, and other people who do not “fit” within the traditional heteronormative binaries as health disparate populations. SGM experience significantly higher rates of mood, anxiety, and behavioral/substance use disorders, suicidality among other mental health issues. Emerging evidence indicates that SGM also have significantly higher rates of some chronic health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes. In this presentation, Dr. Hoy-Ellis will share how past and ongoing marginalization, exclusion, and discrimination are the ‘causes of these health conditions through the framework of the Health Equity Promotion Model. He will also offer key strategies for providing culturally sensitive, effective services for SGM, from adolescence through older adulthood.

 

Credit(s):1.5 Ethics

Course Number: UT20220322-5

Duration:1 hour 26 minutes

Access: Available for 5 months after purchase

Non-Member $25.00 Member $15.00 Student $10.00

 

Sign up here----> https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/fa5e6980-2a0c-4318-ba7c-1ed51d1fc9ca

 

Cultural Diversity, Cultural Competence, and Ethical Social Work Practice

The United States of the 21st century is a patchwork land of many cultures: racial, ethnic, religious, geographic, gender, age, and even physical status. Each culture has its own worldview, relationship guidelines, family structure, spiritual mindsets, and values. In their work, social workers inevitably encounter persons from cultures different from their own, and these differences can be challenging obstacles to effective, ethical practice.

The values of the profession, as articulated in the NASW Code of Ethics, ask us to honor the dignity and worth of our clients, to respect their autonomy, and to practice competently. The ethical mandate of competence includes what has been called “Cultural Competence”.

We will address the idea that some situations may make ethical competence impractical or impossible, and approaches to these situations. We will also address the benefit, when working cross-culturally, of maintaining an attitude of humility and interest in other cultures.

 

Credit(s):1.5 Clinical

1.5 Ethics

Course Number: VT20210317

Duration:1 hour 30 minutes

Access: Available for 6 months after purchase

Non-Member $35.00 - Member $25.00

 

Sign up here: ----> https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/f2c271cd-6c76-42d0-9fef-825591921d64

 

 

Historical Trauma in Tribal Cultures: What Social Workers Need to Know

Presented by Sarah Deer, J.D.

In this webinar, participants will learn about historical trauma and why it matters to social workers. The workshop presenter will provide historical background on tribal

communities in the United States and how historical trauma manifests itself in contemporary settings.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand what is meant by the phrase “historical trauma”
  • Learn about important areas of knowledge about Native people, including diversity, history, culture, and contemporary realities
  • Discuss some differences between some native cultures and Judeo-Christian cultures.
  • Describe several protective factors that support the resilience of Native people. 

Credit(s):1.5 Social & Cultural Competence

Course Number: WI-2020-AC-DeerHistoricalTrauma

Original Program Date: October 24, 2019Duration:1 hour 16 minutes

Access: Available for 5 months after purchase

 Non-Member - $52.00

 Member - $37.00

 Member-Retired/Student/Unemployed - $30.00

 

Sign up here ----> https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/f31edf44-68ab-49f7-a82e-9d85dbe3c42f

 

Member Benefit Highlight: Nevada MyNASW

 

Many of you may know about the National MyNASW Community, an online forum to connect with other NASW members throughout the country. Did you know that the NASW-NV Chapter has their own private board just for members in Nevada?

 

This was a project brought to us from the Rural Task Force to create a space for all Nevada members who are social workers (and student members) to be able to reach out to each other, engage with the community and get your questions answered. Please feel free to bring up topics that are important to you and those for which you may need feedback. Do you need a referral for a client? What about a question on a certain methodology or service. The Nevada MyNASW board is your tool to reach members across the state. You can even email them securely directly through the website.

 

Access to this online forum is included in your NASW membership. All you must do is log in to the MyNASW forum (login is the same as the member profile login on the national site) and then go to Chapter Communities and click on Nevada!

 

Click here!

 

Please note: Advertising products or services is not allowed on MyNASW Nevada board including non-NASW CEU events and job listings. Also NASW-Nevada takes allegations of hostile conduct/harassment seriously, any use of MyNASW board to harass another member will result in loss of privileges to use the board and referral to NASW ethics review.

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News to highlight!

Bill could boost affordable housing in Nev.

More affordable housing units could be built for Nevada residents with mental health conditions or disabilities, or who have lower incomes, under a bill that would raise the real property transfer tax by 20 cents for every $500 of value for building such housing. Because the legislation includes a tax increase, support from two-thirds of each of the state House and Senate would be required.Full Story: Nevada Current (Carson City) (1/19) 

 

Morgan State University professor Anthony Estreet named CEO of NASW

Anthony Estreet, a professor and former chair of the Master of Social Work Program at Morgan State University and chief executive officer of a behavioral health company in Baltimore, will be the new chief executive officer of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) beginning February 6. Estreet, Ph.D., MBA, LCSW-C, succeeds former CEO Angelo McClain, Ph.D., LICSW, who retired on December 31, 2022. Read more.

 

Webinar scheduled on expanded child tax credit

Tax filing season is fast approaching, and families can still claim the expanded 2021 Child Tax Credit (CTC) if they have not done so already. Please join NASW partners, the Coalition on Human Needs, Partnership for America's Children, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Code for America on Thursday, January 19th at 2 pm ET for a webinar on how you can help families claim the 2021 expanded CTC, as well as other tax credits this tax filing season. All registrants will receive the recording and ready-to-use outreach resources. Register here. The webinar will include a quick overview of the 2021 expanded CTC, information on additional tax credits that families can get this tax season, and a review of free tax filing assistance options through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites and GetYourRefund.org. For questions, please contact Aline da Fonseca at the Coalition on Human Needs: adafonseca@chn.org.

 

2022 EPAS and Licensing Exam Pass Rates

CSWE’s Commission on Accreditation has made the decision to remove licensing exam pass rates from the 2022 EPAS accreditation standards. This change reinforces the 2022 EPAS’ emphasis on anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion, which supports social work education programs in developing a workforce of social workers who are knowledgeable about the ways positionality, power, privilege, and difference affect all levels of practice. https://www.cswe.org/news/news/coa-removes-licensing-exam-pass-rates-from-the-2022-epas/

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On-Demand CEU Education:

 

NASW is committed to helping social workers meet their professional development needs. Social Work Online CE Institute houses hundreds of on-demand titles produced by the NASW Chapters and National Office, and, for your ease of mind, uses the same NASW login to access the Institute and all your training history. NASW members can access both free CEs and CEs at discounted rates! Not a member of NASW yet? No worries, nonmembers can also purchase titles (at the nonmember rate).

 

Sign-up here: https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/

 

Pain Management: Differentiation Between Physiological Dependency and Substance Use Disorder. Prevention and Intervention

 

 

Social Work Ethics & Roe v Wade Supreme Court Decision

  • Credit(s):2 Ethics
  • Course Number: NJ20220727 
  • Duration:1 hour 47 minutes
  • Access: On Demand: Available for 3 months after purchase

https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/4220e1d3-a789-43a8-93f7-3827391bf259

 

Addressing Suicide From the Person-in-Environment and Social Justice Perspectives

Suicide may be one of the most challenging issues that social workers address in our professional careers.

  • Credit(s):1.5 Suicide Prevention
  • Presenter: David Derezotes LCSW, Ph.D.
  • Course Number: UT20220322-7
  • Duration:1 hour 24 minutes
  • Access: On Demand: Available for 5 months after purchase

https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/faac6083-2e3a-45a4-b1c8-3f3c0202e58b