This message was sent to ##Email## March 21, 2019     Home  |   About  |   Membership  |   Advocacy  |   Practice    Archive  |   Advertise    TOP STORIES NASW Member Caitlin Ryan's Research Helping Parents to be More Supportive of LGBT Youth More than half of adolescent people who are LGBT are being pushed to change their sexual orientation, a practice that could leave them more prone to do poorly in school, suffer from depression, or die by suicide, according to a recent study from the Family Acceptance Project. NASW member Caitlin Ryan, a clinical social worker who is director of the Family Acceptance Project, said her organization is using the study in its culturally sensitive work to help parents and caregivers be more supportive of youth who are LGBT. So-called conversion therapy has long been condemned by the National Association of Social Workers because the practice is emotionally damaging and because NASW does not support efforts to change anyone’s orientation and does not agree that orientation can or should be changed. Social Work and Medical Marijuana Advocacy Are a Perfect Intersection Social Work Advocates, February/March 2019 (NASW membership includes magazine subscription.) The barriers for medical marijuana patients and the myriad of specialties in the social work profession are a perfect intersection. Social workers are specially trained to help clients navigate through difficult systems and advocate for improvement, especially when they’re working against what is widely accepted as the public’s interest. NASW Urges CMS to Protect Medicare Beneficiaries' Access to Prescription Medications In late January NASW responded to a proposed rule addressing Medicare drug pricing, issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). If implemented, the rule would allow new restrictions on coverage of medications under Medicare Part B and Part D. NASW urged CMS to withdraw its proposals, noting that implementation of the rule could delay or prevent access to medication for Medicare beneficiaries living with cancer, depression, HIV, seizure disorder, and other serious illnesses.    GOVERNANCE Vote for the Next NASW President 2019 NASW National Election Starts April 3. Read Candidate Bios and Platforms The National Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification (NCNLI) is pleased to present the final slate of candidates (including biographies and platform statements) for the 2019 NASW national election, which includes voting for the next NASW president. The election begins April 3, 2019. NASW members will be emailed a link to their personalized ballot. Members will also be able to access the election site from the NASW website, www.socialworkers.org, to vote. To vote by mail, you must request a ballot through Member Services at membership@socialworkers.org or 800.742.4089 M-F 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. ET. NCNLI urges members to learn about the next set of leaders of the Association and to vote during the election.    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Seton Hall University Be even better positioned to help those in need with an accredited MSW degree from Seton Hall University. Our Advanced Standing option credits the time and effort you have put into your BSW program. Learn more. Read about our Master of Social Work curriculum. What are the admission requirements for Seton Hall’s MSW program? Seton Hall students share what the MSW program has done for them personally and professionally.      SOCIAL WORK MONTH JOURNAL ARTICLE COLLECTION (FREE ARTICLES) Free Access to the 2019 National Social Work Month Journal Article Collection Ends March 31 This year’s Social Work Month collection features articles from NASW's scholarly journals – Social Work, Social Work Research, Health & Social Work, and Children & Schools – pertaining to the “Elevate Social Work” Social Work Month theme. Open access ends March 31, 2019. NASW members receive an online subscription to Social Work with NASW membership and discounted rates on subscriptions to Social Work Research, Health & Social Work, and Children & Schools. Recommended Article From the Collection Document: Pitfalls, Potentials, and Ethics of Online Survey Research: LGBTQ and Other Marginalized and Hard-to-Access Youths Author: Lauren B. McInroy Source: Social Work Research, Volume 40, Issue 2, 1 June 2016, Pages 83–94. 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Filter your results by type of source (academic journals, books, conference materials, reports, etc.), name of publication, publisher, university, language, and more. Use your NASW username and password to log in to the library. Keyword Search: "medical marijuana" Document: Conflict of Interest Provisions in State Laws Governing Medical and Adult Use Cannabis Author: Bowling, Candice M.; Glantz, Stanton A. Source: American Journal of Public Health. Mar 2019, Vol. 109 Issue 3, p423-426 Document: The “Medicinal Cannabis Question”: How Actors Legitimate Vote Choice on Medical Marijuana Policy Author: Vila-Henninger, Luis Source: Sociological Quarterly. Spring 2018, Vol. 59 Issue 2, p180-203 Document: Loose regulation of medical marijuana programs associated with higher rates of adult marijuana use but not cannabis use disorder Authors: Williams, Arthur Robin; Santaella‐Tenorio, Julian; Mauro, Christine M.; Levin, Frances R.; Martins, Silvia S. Source: Addiction. Nov 2017, Vol. 112 Issue 11, p1985-1991 Document: Factors driving the diffusion of medical marijuana legalisation in the United States Authors: Bradford, Ashley C.; David Bradford, W. Source: Drugs: Education, Prevention & Policy. Feb 2017, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p75-84 Access Documents: Log in to the NASW Research Library and enter the title of the article or key words in the NASW Research Library search box. .  SPONSORED VIDEO Level up your career Promoted by Baylor University School of Social Work The Diana R. Garland School of Social Work is one of the nation’s leading graduate programs with research and curricula focusing on topics from international social work to trauma response. The School offers a BSW; an MSW (Waco/Houston, online), three joint-degrees: MSW/MBA, MSW/MDiv, MSW/MTS; and an online PhD. Apply today!    ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS March Social Work Month March is National Professional Social Work Month. This year’s “Elevate Social Work” campaign honors the contributions of social workers and puts the spotlight on social work salaries. Access the 2019 Social Work Month toolkit. March 21 Tools for Social Workers to Prevent Gun Violence LIVE WEBINAR Thursday, March 21, 2019 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET Combat the crisis of death and injury by gun violence through prevention and intervention. Webinar is free and available to all. March 26 Virtual Ethics Round Table for Faculty and Students Exploring Ethics and Technology in Academia Tuesday, March 26, 2019 | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET Register Now Register for free (no CE credits) Register for 1.5 social work ethics CE credits Join us for a live broadcast of a dynamic discussion among panelists and a small live audience on the technology-related revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics and their implications for academia. Webinar is hosted by NASW’s Office of Ethics and Professional Review. 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May 10 Last Day to Comment on Proposed Changes to NASW Bylaws Log in to the Proposed Bylaws Amendment Review & Comment Forum by May 10, 2019, to view the proposed changes to NASW Bylaws Article XIV – Budget and Finance and to submit comments. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE March is National Social Work Month Elevate your career with the University of New England by earning your Master of Social Work with our 100% online, CSWE-accredited MSW program! Learn more. EMAIL TIP Make Sure MemberLink Doesn't Get Junked Sometimes, an email message that you wish to receive is incorrectly judged as spam by your ISP or email program and sent to your junk folder. To ensure that MemberLink arrives safely in your inbox, add nasw@multibriefs.com (the sending email address) to your email program's safe sender list. If MemberLink is being sent to your work email address, ask your organization's Information Technology department to whitelist nasw@multibriefs.com. 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Use these resources to increase awareness and respect for our profession and to support pay increases for social workers. Understand key aspects and goals of the 2019 Social Work Month campaign. Sign this year’s Social Work Month proclamation. Quote facts from the Elevate Social Work infographic to support pay increases for social workers. Change your social media profile pictures to the Elevate Social Work logo. Customize this prewritten “letter to the editor” on our profession and notable social workers, and send it to your local newspaper. Personalize and issue this prewritten press release on ways social workers empower others. Treat staff, colleagues, friends and family, and yourself to Elevate Social Work merchandise. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE UTArlington School of Social Work The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington is nationally ranked in the top 14% of social work programs. With internationally renowned faculty members conducting research and clinical practice, we prepare our students to be leaders addressing the challenges of a 21st century world. Celebrating 50 years and with a strong reputation, our more than 10,000 alumni are leaders in government, military, community and private organizations around the world helping to create a just society. Read more Network, Connect, Learn & Grow Don’t miss CSH Summit 2019, April 30 - May 2, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Leaders from several professional fields will activate cross-sector collaboration and partnerships, connecting the dots with supportive housing. If you register now, you receive an early-bird discount. 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The new Child Well-Being Transformation Council is intended to provide oversight and framework for changes to improve the lot of kids in the foster care system.  READ MORE Schools Grapple With Student Depression as Data Show Problem Worsening Education Week Rates of mental health incidents among teens and young adults have arced upward over the last decade while they’ve remained relatively unchanged for older adults, a new analysis finds. The findings confirm what many educators say has long been evident in their classrooms. Teachers and principals must be more versed in the warning signs of serious issues like mood disorders, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts so that they can better serve students in crisis.  READ MORE This Immigration Attorney is Using AI to Make Legal Access Affordable Forbes Iranian-born Bahar Ansari is an immigration attorney who has helped countless families obtain U.S. citizenship by creating a cost-effective way for people to hire lawyers: 2nd.law. 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