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THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER® Social Work E-News
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Issue #69, August 8, 2006
EDITOR'S EYE
Dear Social Work Colleagues,
Welcome to Issue #69 of the Social Work E-News. This e-mail newsletter is brought to you by the publisher of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine, SocialWorker.com, SocialWorkJobBank.com, and other social work publications.
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Linda Grobman, ACSW, LSW
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News
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FEATURES
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AIDS 2006 to Address Critical Issues
Kaiser Network to Provide Webcast of AIDS Conference
The Kaiser Family Foundation (http://www.kaisernetwork.org) will provide Webcast coverage of the XVI International AIDS Conference in Toronto, to be held August 13-18, 2006.
With the 25th anniversary of the first reported cases of AIDS approaching, the XVI International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2006) will feature the theme of Time to Deliver, underscoring the urgency of bringing effective HIV prevention, care, and treatment to communities the world over, as well as the need for increased accountability on the part of all stakeholders.
"The AIDS 2006 theme recognizes the need to accelerate scientific research while also dramatically expanding access to the knowledge and tools currently available to prevent new infections and prolong life among people living with HIV/AIDS," said conference co-chair Dr. Helene Gayle, President of the International AIDS Society (IAS) and President and CEO of CARE USA. "The challenge at hand is to garner the resources and the collective will to translate existing knowledge and experience into broadly available HIV prevention and treatment programs."
Toronto is the third Canadian city to host the International AIDS Conference; it was held in Montreal in 1989, and in Vancouver in 1996. It was in Vancouver that Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) was first announced. Over the past decade, access to HAART has led to dramatic declines in AIDS-related mortality. However, today the vast majority of the estimated 40.3 million people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide, particularly those in the developing world, continue to be without access to these treatments. The linkage between prevention and treatment cannot be overstated when worldwide only one in five individuals at risk for HIV infection has access to prevention information and only one in ten people living with HIV has been tested and knows their serostatus.
"As the largest and most diverse gathering of people engaged in the global response to HIV/AIDS, AIDS 2006 will do more for AIDS education and awareness than any other single event," said conference co-chair Dr. Mark Wainberg, Chair of the Toronto Local Host Board and Director of the McGill University AIDS Centre.
The conference is organized around three components: science, community, and leadership. Based on the IAS' Future Directions Project, a 14-month consultation with various stakeholders, a number of new program features will be introduced in Toronto. In addition to more opportunities for interaction and dialogue in all sessions, select sessions will address two new focus areas: Key Challenges in the Global Response to AIDS; and Scaling Up: Lessons from the Field. The purpose of these sessions is to identify key barriers to overcoming the current challenges, facilitate the exchange of information and skills, and acknowledge countries and organizations that are successfully addressing these issues.
In a further effort to expand access to conference proceedings, webcasts of key sessions will be provided by http://kaisernetwork.org. Online coverage of scientific sessions will also be available through Clinical Care Options. The conference reports, prepared at the conclusion of the event, will be available in all six official UN languages, and will be available freely on http://www.aids2006.org.
"We are eager to welcome delegates from across the globe, and are committed to making AIDS 2006 a dynamic learning experience," said IAS Executive Director Craig McClure. "Through lower fees, more scholarships, as well as expanded translation and online programming, we are confident that AIDS 2006 will also be one of the most accessible conferences ever."
For more information about AIDS 2006, visit http://www.aids2006.org
For more information about the Webcasts and how to view them, visit http://www.kaisernetwork.org/aids2006/
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Darlene Grant, PhD, LCSW, Recognized as 2006 NASW Social Worker of the Year
Researcher for Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, Professor at University of Texas at Austin
Washington &The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has named Darlene Grant, PhD, LCSW, the 2006 Social Worker of the Year. Dr. Grant has provided psychotherapy in domestic violence, child, youth and family services, as well as alcohol and substance abuse treatment. Her research, Troop 1500: Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, examines the relationships between incarcerated women and their non-custodial children.
In addition to her extensive clinical work and her dedication to research, she is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's School of Social Work and an Associate Dean of Graduate Studies. In her work with undergraduate and graduate students, she emphasizes social justice, client empowerment, utilization of supervision and mentoring, and a commitment to professionalism.
"Through Dr. Grant's research with incarcerated women and their children, we are able to better understand how their relationships can be forged and strengthened," says Dr. Elizabeth Clark, NASW executive director. "She serves as an evaluator to the research and a role model to the incarcerated women and their daughters."
Troop 1500: Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, a practice-based research project, has been featured in local and national media, and will be featured in a PBS documentary. For the past seven years, Dr. Grant has gone beyond her role as principal investigator by visiting the Gatesville prison once a month to visit with the mothers of the girls and supports the Girl Scout troop.
In her role as an Associate Professor of Social Work, she has created a safe classroom environment for students to explore their responsibility to address sensitive and controversial issues. As Associate Dean in The Graduate School, she oversees recruitment and outreach with a charge to enhance student diversity across more than 100 graduate degree programs. She was appointed Chair of the Task Force on Racial Respect and Fairness at the University of Texas at Austin and has guided the University toward making significant advances to achieve greater diversity and attention to issues of racial equity.
After receiving her Master of Social Science Administration in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Grant spent many years working with children and families, providing case management and psychotherapy services. She received a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and joined the faculty at the University of Texas at Austin, where she has continued to make contributions to uplifting the School of Social Work and to the entire University community.
Congratulations to Darlene Grant, PhD, LCSW, NASW's 2006 Social Worker of the Year!
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SAMHSA News Highlights Hurricane Katrina Lessons, Preparedness Efforts
Lessons from Hurricane Katrina can help current national disaster preparedness efforts for mental health and substance abuse needs, according to the July/August 2006 issue of SAMHSA News, the newsletter of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This latest issue describes research findings, resources, and ongoing recovery efforts for survivors, first responders, state planning officials, service providers, children, and school personnel presented at a recent SAMHSA-funded conference in New Orleans.
Speakers said that although the majority of people exposed to disaster-related trauma are emotionally resilient, many still experience anger, fear, sleep problems, increased alcohol or tobacco use, and social isolation, and some may develop long-term Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Recent studies on the most commonly used intervention, psychological debriefing -- which encourages the disclosure of emotions and thoughts -- have found no evidence that it provides benefits and in fact, have shown that it may even cause some harm. Another intervention, psychological first aid -- which focuses on establishing a sense of security, connecting the individual to restorative resources, and reducing stress -- has recently shown greater promise in both short-term and long-term treatments.
Researchers at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center presented findings from their work with 4,000 children from Louisiana in the year since the 2005 Gulf state hurricanes. Screening results showed approximately one-third of the children had symptoms of PTSD and one-third had depressive symptoms.
State planning officials discussed ways to improve "all-hazards" planning that would strengthen collaborative efforts across states, such as establishing a cross-state repository of qualified behavioral health service providers for deployment.
Other newsletter articles provide information on publications detailing practices for reducing seclusion and restraint among people with mental illnesses and detoxification procedures for substance abuse counselors and clinicians treating clients who are dependent on substances of abuse.
The July/August 2006 issue is available online at http://www.samhsa.gov/SAMHSA_News. SAMHSA News is published bimonthly in both hardcopy and electronic format. To receive a free subscription, telephone 1 (888) 577-8977 (toll-free) or (240) 221-4001 in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.
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Visiting Nurse Association has an opening for an MSW to provide support to our Hospice program. Applicants must have a Masters degree in social work and a minimum of one year of social work experience in a home health or hospice setting. LCSW preferred.
Send resume to Visiting Nurse Association, Attn: Human Resources, 9450 Manchester Rd., Ste 206, St. Louis, MO 63119, email: tstacy@vnastl-cmc.com, fax 314-918-8053
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Community Behavioral Health Services (CBHS), Page, Arizona
Team oriented individual responsible for the supervision of all clinical personnel. Responsible for the overall direction of the continuum of clinical services, development and monitoring of clinical programs. Collaboration with the local community resources to empower, educates, and enhances strengths of CBHS. AZ Board of Behavioral Health License required or eligible for licensure by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners in six months. Required: 5 years of clinical experience, masters degree. To apply, contact: Michele Axlund. E-Mail: Michelea.Page@NARBHA.org. Phone: 928-645-5113, Ext. 212. Fax: 928-645-3254.
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Clinical Social Worker
Mission-driven, vibrant Petaluma Health Center seeks Clinical Social Worker with a passion for providing outpatient psychotherapy to the underserved, dedication to excellence, integrity, respect, and collaboration. Work with 3 other LCSWs, psychologist, psychiatrist, 8 physicians, and 6 mid-level providers. Some case management and limited integrated behavioral health.
* MSW and current CA LCSW license.
* 2 years broad range experience with anxiety, depression, and substance-related disorders, psychoactive meds, children and families.
* 1 year case management.
* Spanish or commitment to proficiency.
* Familiarity with Sonoma County resources.
* Multicultural, multi-income clients.
Competitive salary/benefits. EOE.
http://www.phealthcenter.org
Please submit letter of interest and resume by FAX or email to:
Nancy Colvin
FAX (707) 559-7540
Email: nancyc@phealthcenter.org
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NEWS
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NEW WEB SITE FOCUSES ON HUMAN RIGHTS
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- monitoring and fact-finding tools, advocacy tools, and other essential resources for human rights work
- thematic resources on the protection of detainees, human rights defenders, refugees, and more
- the top online databases for resources on human rights law, refugee law, and humanitarian law
- a career section where you will find job vacancies and training opportunities:
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To rapidly establish the human rights profile of a particular country and to facilitate analysis and follow-up of developments, you can draw on a number of resources listed here: the situation in terms of human rights, political and conflict analysis, the economics, the legal instruments which that country has ratified, and human rights-relevant news.
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This page will provide you with fresh human rights news from a selection of top sources -- all on one convenient page and updated automatically every time you visit. The site currently lists headlines from the following sources: Human Rights Watch, Amnesty, FIDH, Human Rights Listings, Reliefweb, Inter Press Service. Be sure to bookmark this page!
4. A newsletter:
The Human Rights Tools newsletter provides updates on new tools and resources.
The web site and newsletter are produced by a small and independent group of volunteers who aim to facilitate the use of information on human rights available on the Internet. See
http://www.humanrightstools.org/about.htm for more information.
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CALL FOR PAPERS
Social Work with Groups
INCORPORATING EVIDENCE INTO GROUP WORK: NOTES FROM THE FIELD
Co-editors: David E. Pollio, Mark J. Macgowan
There has been a strong recent trend toward incorporation of evidence into social work practice in general, and into group work in particular. This trend has focused on education of students in the use of evidence, development of evidence-based interventions, and discussion of how evidence can be used to improve practice. A limitation of most of this literature is that it has been written by researchers for the consumption of practitioners, limiting the ability of evidence-based practices to be incorporated into unique community settings and with specific populations. In spite of this difficulty, implementation of evidence-based practices (including incorporating evidence-based models and systematic evaluation of groups) continues quietly in practice settings.
The editors are soliciting papers from community practitioners and/or research/community partnerships focused on lessons learned in identifying, implementing, and/or testing evidence-based group work. These might include (but would not be limited to):
Group work models developed and implemented that incorporate evidence in community settings;
Adaptations of existing evidence-based group models in community settings;
Conceptual pieces about the development or adoption of evidence-based practices, including practice illustrations wherever possible;
Examples of collaborations, organizational processes, or other issues around implementing evidence-based practices.
Manuscripts must conform to Social Work with Groups submission guidelines that appear in the journal or at http://www.haworthpress.com (search: Social Work with Groups).
Manuscripts are due to the editors by February 2007. Inquiries about potential manuscripts should be addressed to:
David E. Pollio, PhD, LCSW
Associate Professor of Social Work and Psychiatry
Washington University
Campus Box 1196
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
Mark J. Macgowan, PhD, LCSW
Associate Professor, School of Social Work &
Community-Based Intervention Research Group
Florida International University
MARC 310, 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199
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Call for Papers
Social Work with Groups
Special issue entitled Social Group Work: International Perspectives
Editors: Ronald W. Toseland, University at Albany
Petrus NG, Hong Kong Baptist University
Tim Kelly, Glasgow Caledonian University
The editors of this special issue invite submissions about group work practice in international settings. The main themes that are sought are as follows:
Group work education and group work practice around the world
Relationship between social group work and globalization
Adaptations of group work practice for cultural sensitivity to majority and minority groups within countries around the world
Of particular interest are articles describing social group work practice in first and third world countries, research articles, theory-based articles with clear practice applications, and social group work practice case studies from an international perspective.
Theoretical/conceptual articles should demonstrate interaction among and between group members and group workers. Articles that are group work case studies must be rooted in theory. All articles should include social work with groups literature.
For additional information please contact:
* Ronald W. Toseland, Ph.D., Professor and Director, Institute of Gerontology, School of Social Welfare, University at Albany, 135 Western Avenue, Albany, NY, USA 12222, email toseland@albany,edu; or
* Petrus NG, Hong Kong Baptist University, Department of Social Work, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, Tel: 852 3411 5110, email petrus@hkbu.edu.hk; or
* Tim Kelly, Glasgow Caledonian University, Division of Social Work, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA, United Kingdom, email Tim.Kelly@gcal.ac.uk.
Please submit one original copy of the manuscript to any one of the editors, with a copy to the other editors.
Submissions should conform to the style and publication guidelines established in The Haworth Press, Inc. Online. For more information, please refer to the Social Work With Groups Journal submission guidelines at the following Web site:
http://www.haworthpressinc.com/AuthorEditor/Journals/IFA.asp?type=auth
All submissions for this special issue must be identified as such in the cover letter.
Submission deadline is February 1, 2007 (manuscripts received by this date).
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Ethics: Challenging Heterosexism: Six Suggestions for Social Work Practice
Field Placement: Mirror Mirror on the Wall
Could It Be Me?
Avoiding the Tendency to Medicalize the Grieving Process: Reconciliation Rather Than Resolution
An American Social Worker in London
A Black Woman's Journey Toward Healing From Childhood Sexual Abuse
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SUMMER ISSUE OF THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER AVAILABLE NOW
The Summer issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine is available. Highlights include:
Ethics: Challenging Heterosexism: Six Suggestions for Social Work Practice
Field Placement: Mirror Mirror on the Wall
Could It Be Me?
Social Work Leads to Search for Self
Avoiding the Tendency to Medicalize the Grieving Process: Reconciliation Rather Than Resolution
An American Social Worker in London
Research: Conducting Interdisciplinary Research With Social Workers
Perspectives on Gay and Lesbian Adoption
Career Talk: Career Transitions Revisited
and more!
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