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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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| Testing 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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| Recovery Month 2002 |
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NASW is urging chapters and members to participate in National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2002 in September.
An information "tool kit" is available to assist in promoting the importance and benefits of treatment and recovery and includes fact sheets, resource lists, event ideas, media samples and other materials.
In addition, members are invited to participate in a series of live Webcasts and Web chats on addiction treatment issues leading up to Recovery Month.
The annual program is sponsored by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. The theme of Recovery Month 2002 is "Join the Voices of Recovery: A Call to Action."
For Webcasts and chats: www.health.org/
recoverymonth/
2002/multimedia
For Recovery Month tool kits: (800) 729-6686, (800) 767-8432 (Spanish); www.health.org/
recoverymonth/
2002/kit/
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| Vol. 47, No. 6, June 2002 |
- From the President
The Research-Practice Connection
By Terry Mizrahi, MSW, Ph.D.
- *Clinton Given Groups' Welfare Views
Concern Over Bush Proposals on Marriage, 40-Hour Week Cited
Blue Ribbon Panel members point out NASW's goals for welfare reauthorization.
By Lyn Stoesen, News Staff
- *Canadians, NASW Share Common Goals
Common concerns include professional identity, advocacy, employment, diversity.
- *Service Is Division's Top Priority
A "world-class customer call center" serving NASW members is foreseen.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff
- Too Few Professionals to Fill Service Gaps
*Paraprofessionals: Answer to Shortage?
Use of professional social workers must become more strategic, some say.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff
- *Expansion of Cancer Research Role Eyed
Other professions got more research grants as they submitted more applications.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff
- *Parity Legislation Likely, But Scope Uncertain
NASW Applauds Bush's Statement, Remains Committed to Full-Parity Advocacy
"Congress will do something. The question is, how broad will it be?"
By Lyn Stoesen, News Staff
- *Perspective Is Urged on Sept. 11 Reactions
The Sept. 11 attacks both changed and did not change responses to mental health crises.
- *Knee/Wittman Awards Given
A disaster-relief mental health program developer and an expert in aging are honored.
By Lyn Stoesen, News Staff
- *Consent, Marketing Are Privacy Concerns
HIPAA and privacy rule regulations are "changing the face of health care irrevocably."
By Lyn Stoesen, News Staff
- *Credentials Push Mounted
NASW Aims for Higher Visibility With Employers
NASW verifies credentials of more than 100 job applicants each month.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff
- *Legal Issues Explored on Web
Each update covers background, case reviews and significance for social workers.
- *Teens, Equity Among Updates' Topics
The material provides members with information that pertains directly to practice.
By Lyn Stoesen, News Staff
- *Web Site on Welfare Is Launched
Among the site's sections are those on media outreach and grass-roots tools.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff
- *Telehealth Payments Authorized
- *Survey Eyes Job Market For Grads
The average graduate spent three months looking for a job.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff
- *Human Rights Stressed at U.N. Day
The profession must work to have its skills used in international development.
By Lyn Stoesen, News Staff
- *Detroit, Mississippi Layoffs Spotlighted
Social workers organize to call attention to the problems clients will face.
- *NASW Offers Expertise at AIDS Conference
Professionals seek more information on HIV's psychosocial aspects.
- *Social Work in the Public Eye
- *Letters to the Editor
Online Standards
Doldrums? No!
Technique Matters
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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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| Subscription Information |
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Member Address Changes: Member Records, (800) 742-4089, membership@naswdc.org |
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Nonmember Subscriptions/ Address Changes: NASW Distribution Center, (800) 227-3590, press@naswdc.org |
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Subscription Price: members, $14.98 (included in annual dues); nonmembers, $29.95 per year; single copy, $2.95. |
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