NASW-DE 2023 Election Results Are In!
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| We're excited to share the winners of our 2023 NASW-DE Board of Directors Elections! They are joining current board president, Shannon Fisch.
Join us in welcoming to NASW-DE Leadership:
- President Elect, Terry Ramsey
- Vice President, Ezekiel Ette
- Secretary, Emancia Brown
- Sussex - Regional Representatives , Rosemary Baughman
- Kent - Regional Representatives, Muriel Cunningham
- Graduate Student Representative, Cathrin Emerick
The following positions are still vacant:
- New Castle - Regional Representative
- Undergraduate Student Representative
If you are interested in volunteering for either of these roles please email [email protected] for more information.
A special thank you to Kimberly Harper, LCSW, ACSW, Interim Executive Director of the chapter since May 2023. Her support and guidance through this transition has been pivotal in the revitalization of the chapter. Kimberly's last day will be Friday, August 11.
Our Executive Director, Debra O'Neal, will be stepping into her new role officially on Monday. We are thrilled for the anticipated flourishing of the chapter under the leadership of our new board and ED! |
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| NASW-DE is soliciting proposals for presentation at our next continuing education conference!
Presenting your expertise at a conference is a great way to both arm the profession skills but also further your professional goals.
Some of the benefits associated with speaking at the NASW-DE conference include:
🎙 Open doors for additional public speaking
📑 Develop key skills to add to your resume
👥 Connect with peers and thought leaders
🗣 Lead and engage in critical dialogue
💼 Shape the future of social work
If you're interested in participating please complete this form: NASW-DE Virtual Conference Call For Proposals
Proposal deadline: September 1, 2023 |
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(1.5 CEUs) Creating a Collaborative Plan for Student Success |
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| New webinar: Extreme Inequities in Maternal Care: The Impact of COVID-19 on Maternal Health Outcomes Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | 1-2:30 p.m. ET
Presenters: Dr. Nakeitra Burse, Owner/Principal Strategist, Six Dimensions, LLC; and Barbara Bedney, Ph.D., MSW, Chief of Programs, NASW
Moderator: Gwen Bouie-Haynes, Ph.D., LMSW, Special Populations Coordinator
CE Credit: 1.5 Social Work
Cost: Free Click here to register |
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| AI apps generate harmful eating disorder advice
Six AI apps were found by the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate to generate harmful eating disorder advice 41% of the time. Researchers tested chatbots ChatGPT, Bard and My AI before and after safety features were bypassed, with ChatGPT and My AI offering more harmful responses after jailbreaking, and image-based AI platforms DreamStudio, Midjourney and Dall-E provided 11, six and two harmful responses, respectively.
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Surveys find disparities in medication abortion access
Surveys by the Guttmacher Institute find that many Black people and people with low incomes are less likely than white or Asian people to access medication methods of abortion. "It's important to recognize that people need access to the method of abortion that's most suitable to their lifestyle and preferences," said Guttmacher research scientist Rachel Jones.
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| A new "Tips & Tools" practice update is now available: Billing and Coding News for Clinical Social Workers. It discusses a solution to bill for prolonged services. The billing codes for these services were deleted in January 2023, causing many payment concerns for social workers in private practice. CLICK HERE |
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| The Delaware Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers and, through its work and advocacy, seeks to enhance the effective functioning and well-being of individuals, families & communities. |
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