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THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER® Social Work E-News
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Issue #12, February 15, 2002

EDITOR'S EYE

Dear Social Work Colleagues,

Welcome to Issue #12 of the Social Work E-News.

It's hard to believe it's already the middle of February. I've been busily preparing for the Council on Social Work Education conference, where I will be exhibiting. It's in Nashville next weekend. I hope to see some of you there! Stop by Booth #104 and say hello.

Don't forget to stop by our new Web site at <http://www.socialworkbooks.info>, which I mentioned in the last newsletter. This is a site devoted to reviews of new social work-related books. We have lots of books lined up for review in the next month or so, so keep watching for new reviews.

Rich Bott invites you to join in the chats on Wednesday and Sunday nights. See details later in this newsletter.

As always, please let me know if you have social work news to be shared with the 6,300+ subscribers to this newsletter!

Linda Grobman, ACSW, LSW
Publisher/Editor
THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER®
http://www.socialworker.com

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IN THIS ISSUE

News
Feature Article
Calendar of Events
In Print
Job Corner
Newsletter Necessities

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NEWS

INFORMATION FOR PRACTICE--NEW SERVICE AVAILABLE

"Information for Practice" (IP) is an Internet-based information alerting service for social service professionals. This new service is sponsored by the Institute for the Advancement of Social Work Research, the Society for Social Work and Research, and World Wide Web Resources for Social Workers.

The mission of both the World Wide Web Resources for Social Workers (WWWRSW, located at <http://www.nyu.edu/socialwork/wwwrsw/>) and IP is to help social workers throughout the world obtain the WWW-based information they need. Both services are provided under the direction of Dr. Gary Holden, of the New York University Ehrenkranz School of Social Work.

IP is a free monthly service designed to alert subscribers to Internet-based resources that have potential utility for practice. Links are selected by members of the WWWRSW team from new additions to the WWWRSW site based primarily on an assessment of the quality of the source. Neither the WWWRSW team nor any of the sponsoring organizations critically reviews sites beyond this process or endorses the sites described in these mailings. This is an alerting service and the final decision regarding the quality of the information on any of these sites is the responsibility of the end user.

To subscribe to IP, send a blank e-mail message to the following address:

You will then receive a message with further instructions on how to use the service.


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POLICY CONFERENCE--CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The College of Social Work at the University of South Carolina invites you to submit a proposal for presentation at The Policy Conference for Social Work Education and Practice, which will be held June 15-18, 2002 in Charleston, South Carolina. Social work educators, practitioners, managers, administrators, researchers, and students are invited to participate in this conference, with the theme "Policy Education and Practice in an Uncertain World." Individuals whose proposals are accepted will be expected to pay the conference registratin fee. The proposal deadline is April 1, 2002. Proposals should include title of session, 40-75-word abstract as you would like it in the program book, type of session, A/V requirements, and all author contact information. Proposals must be submitted online at http://proposals.cosw.sc.edu or by e-mail attachment in a Word file to . Faxed and hard copy proposals will not be accepted. For further information, see <http://www.cosw.sc.edu/conf/policy/index.htm>

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"WHISTLE-BLOWER" WEB SITE LAUNCHED BY BC ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS


Bob Kissner, president of the 1200-member British Columbia Association of Social Workers, has announced a new Web site at <http://www.bcwhistleblower.ca>. The new Web site will allow members of the public, social workers, and allied professionals to report the painful consequences of recent Liberal government cuts to social services.

Anyone may visit the Web site, which is equipped with tools and links to reference Web sites that will allow people to responsibly and confidentially record and report the real, human consequences of the government's "Social Clearcutting," Kissner said. He also invited other individuals and groups to join with the BCASW in this project to expand awareness about how the cuts have affected people in the province.

"While we respect the government's authority to initiate policy and funding changes, our ethics require that, in cases of direct harm to our clients, these examples need to be red circled, reported, and brought to light. And if this government chooses to turn its back on the poor, the sick, and the helpless, then we must turn to the broader public for recognition and action on social needs," Kissner said, in explaining the new Web site.

"The funding cuts and policy changes initiated by the B.C. Liberals have created a moral crisis for anyone working in social services in this province," Kissner said. "How could doctors serve their patients if the government deprived them of antibiotics? In the same way, how can we, as social workers, do our jobs stripped of the tools we need to do them?" Kissner said he was appalled by the government's abandonment of longstanding Liberal social policies.

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STATE POLICY CONTEST

Influencing State Policy holds an annual contest for social work students, field instructors, and faculty. See http://www.statepolicy.org for details of this year's content. The deadline is April 22, 2002.


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FEATURE ARTICLE

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

February is celebrated annually as Black History Month. In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson--a son of former slaves who earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University--established Negro History Week, a precursor to Black History Month. Before that time, black history was rarely studied in American schools. Many significant events in black history have occurred during the month of February.

The terms used for various ethnic groups change over time. When Dr. Woodson first established a week to honor "black" history, he used the term "Negro." According to the 1995 U.S. Census, 44.15% of "black" people prefer the use of the term "black," while 28.07% prefer "African American." Only 3.28% prefer "Negro," the term that Woodson used.

As social workers, the language we use is important in culturally competent practice. We need to find out what terms our clients (or patients or consumers) prefer, and respect those preferences.

For more information on Black history and Black History Month, cultural compentence, and related topics, see the following Web sites:

History of Black History: http://www.infoplease.com/spot/bhmintro1.html
Celebrating Black History: http://www.familyeducation.com
Preference for Racial or Ethnic Terminology: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0762158.html
NASW Diversity and Equity Issues Page: http://www.socialworkers.org/diversity.htm
NASW Standards for Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice: http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/standards/cultural.htm
National Center for Cultural Competence: http://gucdc.georgetown.edu/nccc/cultural.html
The Internet African American History Challenge: http://www.brightmoments.com/blackhistory/


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 24-27, 2002, Nashville, TN--The Council on Social Work Education is holding its annual program meeting (APM). If you are planning to be there, stop by THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER/White Hat Communications' booth (booth #104) and say hello to me (Linda Grobman). I hope to see you there!

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Stop by THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER's chat room on Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. Rich Bott, BSW, is doing a great job of hosting the lively discussion of social work issues. Rich has been a regular on our Web site's message board since his BSW student days, and he is a dedicated volunteer chat host!

To chat, go to our home page at http://www.socialworker.com and click on the "Chat Now" button.

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IN PRINT

Most of the books we publish are directed toward social work professionals and nonprofit managers. Our book WHY IS MY BABY CRYING? by pediatrician Bruce Taubman is geared toward new parents and is also useful for social workers who work in pediatrics, parent education, and other settings. Any new parent or parent-to-be can benefit from Dr. Taubman's approach, and it is especially helpful for those who have babies who cry excessively. Dr. Taubman has developed a program for identifying what a baby is trying to communicate through his or her cries, and for responding quickly and accurately to those communications. He talks about common myths about colic and presents a definition of infant colic syndrome that is different from what most people may have heard. For more information about this book, see http://www.cryingbabies.com

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Electronic editions of selected back issues (and the current issue) of our quarterly print magazine, THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER, are now available at InfoPost <http://www.infopost.com>. Search for "new social worker" to get a complete listing of available issues.

SPECIAL TIME-LIMITED OFFER: The electronic edition of the Fall 2001 issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER is still available as a FREE sample on InfoPost. Go to <http://www.infopost.com> to download it! It is a large PDF file (2,643 KB), so it may take a while for the download to complete.

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JOB CORNER

Coordinator, Home Based Crisis Intervention. The Coordinator of HBCI will supervise four workers providing intensive, short-term services to SED children (age 5 & 17) who are at risk of psychiatric hospitalization. Applicant should have expertise providing home based interventions, and be able to advocate for needed services (mental health, medical, educational, social, recreation). We seek an assertive professional who is computer literate and bilingual (Chinese or Spanish). Position requires a team player, with a sense of humor and a MA plus 2 years supervisory exp. Position provides ongoing training and supervision, comprehensive benefits, competitive salary, opportunities for growth and excellent co-workers. Michael Fagan, CSW, University Settlement, 184 Eldridge Street, NY, NY 10002. 212-475-3278.

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New Horizons Wilderness Program For Young Women, Brewer, Maine
Therapist
Salary: $38,000 Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Application Deadline: April 1, 2002
Degree: Adolescent and/or Family Therapy
License: LCSW, LMSW (Conditional)
Experience: 4-8

Duties: Inspiring adolescent females-using the State of Maine's natural environment, caring, knowledgeable professionals, and the power of self-discovery-to enhance their individual mental, physical, social and spiritual well-being. We are a 5-9 week year-round program for young women ages 13-17. Issues of young women who benefit from our program include: Adoption/Attachment Disorder, Anger/Defiance, Manipulative behavior, Moodiness/Lack of motivation, Isolation from family, Depression, Low self-esteem, Body Image, Experimentation with substances, Poor relationship choices. Through safe, nature-based activities such as canoeing, hiking, camping, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Our therapeutic process consists of experiential education, developing relationships, cognitive re-framing/self talk, empowerment and strength based. Oversee case load of 7 girls, individual therapy 3 times a week, follow up phone conversations with parents.

To apply: please e-mail or mail résumé:

New Horizons Wilderness Program For Young Women
12 Acme Road Suite 103
Brewer, Maine 04412
Telephone: 207-992-2424
Fax: 207-992-2525
Email:
Website: http://www.daughtersatrisk.com
Contact: Lorriane Colpitts, Human Resources Director


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Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge and you are a new graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work? Have you graduated in the last 4 months?

We need you to work for 6 months in England. We have jobs in local government social service departments, child protection, older people, children leaving care, etc.

To find out more, contact Shyla Marrocco, the U.S. correspondent, at 1-727-398-1205, or e-mail or http://www.lqsw.com

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For additional job listings, see our Jobs page at http://www.socialworker.com/jobs.htm. This page is updated continuously!

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