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A
November item on new treatment tools
issued by the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration
to help clients with dual substance
abuse and anger problems gave an
incorrect telephone number for requesting
the free tools. The correct number
is (800) 729-6686.
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| Notices |
| 2003
NASW Election Slate
The
NASW National Committee on Nominations
and Leadership Identification was
meeting at press time to adopt
a slate of candidates for the association's
spring 2003 election. The slate
will be published in the NASW News
in February 2003.
Persons
considered for the slate, but not
nominated, may be added by petition.
Petitions are due at the NASW national
office by Feb. 10, 2003. Rules
for submission are stated in NASW's
bylaws Article IX.B.2.e.
Tax
Notice
Members
who qualify to deduct membership
dues payments from income taxes
should note the following:
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For
tax year 2002, 13.78 percent
of the annual NASW dues payment
is not deductible. The percentage
is based on the amount of association
lobbying activity in 2002. |
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For
tax planning purposes, the
nondeductible portion of
the NASW dues payment to
be made in tax year 2003
is 10.68 percent. |
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Vol.
48, No. 1, January 2003 |
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From
the Director
Pioneers
Hold Key to Our Legacy
By Elizabeth J.
Clark, Ph.D., ACSW
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Users
May Not Respond to Traditional Models
'Club
Drugs' Pose Treatment Challenges
There
is evidence that the use of club drugs has
been increasing.
By Lyn Stoesen,
News Staff
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GOP
Victories Shift Agenda on Hill
NASW
is bipartisan, but the two parties' agendas
are markedly different.
By John V. O'Neill,
MSW, News Staff
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Rodriguez
Chairs Caucus
The
caucus is dedicated to advancing issues affecting
Hispanic Americans.
By John V. O'Neill,
MSW, News Staff
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Paul
Wellstone Remembered
The
senator "married community organization
to electoral politics."
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Job-Search
Tool Gets New Features
NASW
members and employers will benefit from resumes
on file.
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Member
Aids Anthrax-Affected Workers
"Bioterrorism
is new territory for social work as a profession."
By Lyn Stoesen,
News Staff
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Grant
Targets Oncology |
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End-of-Life
Project Underwritten
Practice
standards for end-of-life care will be developed.
By John V. O'Neill,
MSW, News Staff
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Mental
Health System Said 'In Shambles'
"Something
is terribly wrong with the mental health
system."
By John V. O'Neill,
MSW, News Staff
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Insurance
Refunds Are Increased |
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Foundation
Receives $300,000
The
Chans surprise the Foundation with additional
funds.
By Lyn Stoesen,
News Staff
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Sniper
Stress Built Gradually
Social
Workers Saw Their Own Anxiety Grow
"It
is only through normalizing the response
that you nurture people's resiliency."
By Lyn Stoesen,
News Staff
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Longtime Staffer Jock Lane Dies at 48
This national office staff
member was well known for her work
in chapter services.
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Teed
Bequeaths Funds
Teed
was one of the first members to be awarded
NASW credentials.
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Chapter
May Reap $153,000 From State Bill
"There
was momentum to find some source of revenue
to increase services."
By Lyn Stoesen,
News Staff
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Legal
Fund Backs Four New Cases, HIPAA Project
The
grants support members' legal cases and
a HIPAA education program.
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Social
Work Gala Slated For March 13
"We
want to celebrate the proud tradition of
child welfare social work."
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NASW — An
International Crossroads
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Social
Work in the Public Eye |
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Letters
to the Editor |
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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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Jim
Snyder, (703) 764-5949 |
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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,
Publications Division: Cheryl 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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Price: members, $16 (included in annual
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