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From the President
Student Development Is Key to Mission
By James J. Kelly, Ph.D., ACSW, LCSW |
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Child Abuse Prevention Month Brings Issue to the Fore for Social Workers
Programs Give Families Needed Support
Social workers have an opportunity to inform families about the
availability of Medicaid and CHIP programs.
By Paul R. Pace, News Staff |
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NASW to Honor Recipients of 2009 National Awards
“The recipients of our 2009 National Awards have made inestimable
contributions to the field of social work.”
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff |
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Caregiver Standards Begin to Take Shape
“Attention to the contribu-tions, strengths, needs and goals of family
caregivers of older adults is integral to social work practice.”
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff |
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Military Ban, Jobless Benefits Eyed
Advocacy Efforts Also Promote DSM-V Review
“Short-term extensions simply do not measure up to the realities facing
unemployed workers.”
By Paul R. Pace, News Staff |
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Wellness Community, Gilda’s Club Merge
Cancer Support Community Has ‘Greater Operating Efficiency,
Enhanced Capacity’
The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club Worldwide pooled their resources to
become the Cancer Support Community.
By Paul R. Pace, News Staff |
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Census Takers Need Help With Hard-to-Reach Groups
Apportionments Affect Agencies Employing Many of the Nation’s Social Workers
“The Census means everything to social work.”
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff |
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Testimony Targets Torture
NASW: U.S. ‘Must Not Condone or
Permit’ Practice
“We commend the U.S. government’s implementation of human rights treaties,
yet gaps remain.”
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff |
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Clinical Social Workers Call for Increased Reimbursement Rates
Commenters said increases were warranted because the last increases were
made in the 1990s.
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff |
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Briefs Back Same-Sex Marriage, Right to Education
Opinions Involve California, North Carolina, Social Security
Administration Cases
NASW contends that denying same-sex couples the right to marry flies in the
face of the due process and equal protection clauses.
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff |
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Delegation Will Travel to Russia
“The focus of concern can differ within borders and within
cultures.”
By Paul R. Pace, News Staff |
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Mental Health Parity Rules Released
The effective date is for insurance plans that begin on or after July 1.
By Paul R. Pace, News Staff |
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National Healthcare Decisions Day Observed April 16
‘Social Workers Can Demystify the Process of Creating’
Advance Directives
“Everyone really ought to seriously consider communicating and documenting
their advance care wishes.”
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff |
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New Procedures Address Member Disqualification
Rules Aim to Streamline NASW Removal for Felony Convicts,
License Revocation
The rationale for removing the surrogate complaint process was based on
several factors.
By Paul R. Pace, News Staff |
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Economy Among Issues Addressed in Practice Updates
Also Examined: Care for Older Adults,
Childhood Obesity, Continuum of Services
Undoubtedly, the economic downturn has affected school social workers’
roles both personally and professionally.
By Matthew Malamud, News Staff |
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