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From the President
Diversity Effort Moves Forward
By Elvira Craig de Silva, DSW,
ACSW |
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Recognizing
Secondary Traumatic Stress
Vicarious Traumatization a Threat to Social Workers
Education and awareness
are seen as important tools for dealing with STS.
By Lyn Stoesen, News
Staff |
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Leaders
Focus on Reinvestment Plans
The meeting included remarks
from several members of Congress.
By Lyn Stoesen and Paul R. Pace,
News Staff |
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Lobby Day
Brings Social Workers to the Hill
NASW leaders promote legislation
to advance the profession.
By Lyn Stoesen, News
Staff |
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Chapter
Staff Are Recognized
Staff from the New
York State and Utah chapters are honored. |
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Medicare
Equity Act Introduced
Mikulski acknowledged NASW
and Annual Leadership Meeting attendees. |
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Parity
Bill Gains Momentum on Capitol Hill
Supporters of the House bill
designated May 2 as National Parity Day.
By Paul R. Pace, News
Staff |
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Diversity
Documents, Toolkit Issued
One document offers a vision
for how social work can address structural racism.
By Paul R. Pace, News
Staff |
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Web Site
Offers Help After Va. Tech Tragedy
The consumer Web site addresses
many issues related to events like the shooting. |
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Financial
Benefit Available
The NASW program features
a 10 percent match.
By Lyn Stoesen, News
Staff |
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'Face
of NASW' Glenn Allison Dies
Allison led NASW's government
relations activities for many years.
By Lyn Stoesen, News
Staff |
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HIV Treatment
Adherence Issues Examined
Key concerns were how best
to treat adolescents and their adherence challenges.
By Paul R. Pace, News
Staff |
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'Hospitals,
Language, Culture' Report Issued
The report recommends improvements
in six areas. |
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Health
Disparities Focus of Project
The DRA project acts as a
resource for strategic insights, new thinking and more.
By Paul R. Pace, News
Staff |
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Practice
Sections Web Site Upgraded
Electronic versions of sections'
newsletters are available on the site.
By Paul R. Pace, News
Staff |
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Law Note
Reviews Children's Legal Rights
Ability to Make Medical, Mental Health Choices Also
Covered
The publication includes
state-by-state summaries of laws related to minors.
By Lyn Stoesen, News
Staff |
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Gay Parents
Supported in Filings
Both briefs argue that gay
and lesbian parents should be able to seek custody. |
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Children's
Mental Health Day |
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Work in the Public Eye |
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