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Happy New Year! Welcome to Issue #146 of the Social Work E-News! Thank you for subscribing to receive this e-mail newsletter, which is brought to you by the publisher of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine, SocialWorker.com, SocialWorkJobBank.com, and other social work publications.
Congratulations to recent social work graduates, as well as students who are starting their social work education this term!
 I am happy to announce that the Winter 2013 issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER is now available! Highlights of the Winter issue include: ethics and practice errors, field placement in legal settings, 3 generations of social workers in one family, good group work, hospice social work, social worker debt, online tools for end-of-life planning, book reviews, and more! Also included is a photo montage of social work students in action.
This issue marks the beginning of our 20th year of publication. Some of you may not know that I started THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER in 1994! Also, I am thrilled to tell you that with this issue, Dr. Allan Barsky is joining THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER as the new ethics columnist. Dr. Barsky is a national expert on social work ethics, serving as the current chair of NASW’s National Ethics Committee. I am so pleased that he is sharing his expertise with our readers.
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January marks the observance of many different awareness months, weeks, and days. These include (but are not limited to) National Birth Defects Prevention Month, National Stalking Awareness Month, National Poverty in America Awareness Month, National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 21), National Hug Day (January 21), and more. Also, the U.S. presidential inauguration ceremony will take place on January 21.
Coming in February: American Heart Month, Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, African American History Month, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (February 7), National Donor Day (February 14), and more.
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Riding the Mutual Aid Bus and Other Adventures in Group Work: A “Days in the Lives of Social Workers” Collection, edited by Linda May Grobman and Jennifer Clements. Groups come in all kinds. Therapy groups. Support groups. Task groups. Psychoeducational groups. Online groups. Play groups. Experiential groups. Art groups. Drumming groups. Co-facilitated groups. Child groups. Adult groups. Family groups. The list goes on. Regardless of what setting you are in, if you are a social worker, you will work with groups at some time in your career. Read 44 stories of social work with groups. Available now at: http://shop.whitehatcommunications.com/riding-the-mutual-aid-bus-and-other-adventures-in-group-work/
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Looking for dynamic and caring family therapists to work for busy practice in West Milford, NJ. Experience doing in-home work is preferred. LCSWs or LPCs please. Could potentially lead to full-time work. Contact person: Katharine Gluchoski. Phone: 973-657-1223. Fax: 973-657-1224. E-mail: Kathy_gluchoski@verizon.net
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Whoops! Practice Errors and the Ethics of Follow-Up
by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, Ph.D.
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from the Ethics Alive! Column in the Winter 2013 issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER. Read the full article at:
Nobody is perfect. And certainly, it would be naïve to assume that social workers are perfect in their professional practice. Yes, we strive to do the best we can through the processes of self-awareness, deliberate use of self, and critical thinking to integrate theory, knowledge, values, and observations of the people we serve. Proper education, training, supervision, and other risk management strategies can be used to promote the highest standards of practice and reduce the risks of errors. But what happens when we make a mistake—perhaps an error of judgment, an unintentional imposition of biases or assumptions, or providing people with inaccurate information? Our first inclination might be to blame others or hide the error (Wu, 2000). After all, who wants to get into trouble? Perhaps if nobody knows, the trouble will simply go away. Perhaps not. Trying to conceal a mistake may lead to greater client anger, and perhaps more severe professional and legal consequences. This article explores the ethical issues for social workers who have erred in practice and need to determine how to follow up.
To illustrate the importance of follow-up when social workers have erred in practice, consider the following situation.
Chelsey is a child protection worker who was called to investigate a case in which a 13-year-old girl named Gabriele kept running away from her mother, Moira. Moira had been divorced from Gabriele’s father, Fred, for three conflict-ridden years. Moira advised Chelsey that Gabriele was running away because Fred always encouraged her to do so. Chelsey believed Moira’s allegations and initiated proceedings to restrict Gabriele’s access to her father. Gabriele became despondent and started to engage in self-harmful behaviors, including cutting her arms and pulling her hair. Although Chelsey initially viewed Fred as the primary cause of Gabriele’s distress, Chelsey started to realize that Moira may have had borderline personality disorder and falsely accused Fred of causing a rift between Moira and Gabriele. In reality, Gabriele had been trying to extricate herself from an emotionally abusive mother. Chelsey had made matters worse by acting to cut Fred out of Gabriele’s life.
Given this scenario, it seems clear that Chelsey initially made an improper assessment and needs to redress her errors. If she does not take appropriate action, Gabriele and Fred will continue to suffer the consequences. As a professional social worker, Chelsey has a duty to put the interests of the clients first (NASW Code of Ethics, 2008, Standard 1.01; Reamer, 2008). She also has a duty to act with honesty and integrity (Standard 4.04). Despite these ethical duties, Chelsey may be reluctant to admit her mistakes. She may fear the anger or other reactions of her clients. What if they lodge a complaint or initiate legal proceedings against her? She may also fear the response of her supervisor and others at the agency. What if they discipline or fire her? Further, she may fear the reactions of coworkers, friends, and family members who may find out. How can she face the potential embarrassment, not to mention the potential loss of her job and livelihood?
Read the rest of this article at:
Articles from the Winter 2013 issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER include:
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RAISING AWARENESS
Below you will find some representative links about various issues that are being highlighted this month. There are many other great resources that can be found via Google, Twitter, Facebook, and other online sources.
National Birth Defects Prevention Month
National Birth Defects Prevention Network
National Stalking Awareness Month
Stalking Awareness Month
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
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Recent Social Work-Related Headlines
Social Work Students Send Sympathy Cards to Newtown
Bill Would Increase Safety for Mass. Social Workers
8,000 Social Workers Barred From Practising After Failing To Renew Registration
Help Starts Here, Social Workers Say
Stumbling Into a Career in Military Social Work
Social Workers Find Job Opportunities in Health-Care Settings
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Our style is conversational and educational, and articles typically run 1,500-2,000 words for feature articles (considerably shorter for news items).
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Winter 2013 ISSUE OF THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER IS NOW AVAILABLE!
The Winter 2013 issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER is available now! It is available to download in PDF format at:
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JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK VALUES AND ETHICS
The Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics is a free, online, peer-reviewed journal published twice a year, in full text, online.
The Fall 2012 edition is available at:
Artices in this edition include:
Editorial: Moving forward
Editorial by Linda May Grobman, MSW, LSW, ACSW
Big brother is listening to you: Some non-privileged thoughts on teaching critical consciousness
W. Dana Holman, DSW
Social work education in non-sexual dual relationships
Jeremy Carney, MSW, Ph.D. & Kristen McCarren, BSW
Cognitive-behavioral therapy and social work values: A critical analysis
A. Antonio González-Prendes, Ph.D. & Kimberly Brisebois
Social work student attitudes toward the social work perspective on abortion
Gretchen E. Ely, Ph.D., Chris Flaherty, Ph.D., L. Shevawn Akers, MSW & Tara Bonistall Noland, MSW
The hope and healing response team program model: A social work intervention for clergy abuse
Margo J. Heydt & William P. O’Connell
Social Work Research Considerations with Sexual Minorities in the African Diaspora
Kamilah Majied, Ph.D. & Tamarah Moss-Knight, Ph.D.
An Exploration of the Development of Professional Boundaries
Gail E. Trimberger
BOOK REVIEWS
Hegland, K. F., & Fleming, R. B. (2010). New Times, New Challenges: Law and Advice for Savvy Seniors and Their Families. Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press.
Reviewed by Peter A. Kindle, Ph.D., CPA, LMSW
Hunter, S. (2010). Effects of Conservative Religion on Lesbian and Gay Clients and Practitioners: Practice Implications. Washington, DC: NASW Press.
Reviewed by Peter A. Kindle, Ph.D, CPA, LMSW
Lesser, H. (Ed.) (2012). Justice for Older People. New York, NY: Rodopi Press.
Reviewed by: Stephen M. Marson, Ph.D., Senior Editor
Nichols-Casebolt, A. (2012). Research Integrity and Responsible Conduct of Research. NY: Oxford University Press.
Reviewed by: Charles Garvin, Ph.D.
Future editions of the Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics will be published by the Association of Social Work Boards. Read Linda Grobman’s editorial in the Fall edition for more about this transition.
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Briefly, those currently in print are:
DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS: 58 Professionals Tell Real-Life Stories From Social Work Practice (4th Edition), edited by Linda May Grobman
MORE DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS:35 Real-Life Stories of Advocacy, Outreach, and Other Intriguing Roles in Social Work Practice, edited by Linda May Grobman
DAYS IN THE LIVES OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORKERS: 44 Professionals Tell Stories From Real-Life Social Work Practice With Older Adults, edited by Linda May Grobman and Dara Bergel Bourassa.
RIDING THE MUTUAL AID BUS AND OTHER ADVENTURES IN GROUP WORK: A “DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS” COLLECTION, edited by Linda May Grobman and Jennifer Clements
IS IT ETHICAL? 101 SCENARIOS IN EVERYDAY SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE: A DISCUSSION WORKBOOK, by Thomas Horn
THE FIELD PLACEMENT SURVIVAL GUIDE: What You Need to Know to Get the Most From Your Social Work Practicum, 2nd Edition, edited by Linda May Grobman
THE SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICANT’S HANDBOOK: The Complete Guide to Selecting and Applying to MSW Programs, by Jesus Reyes
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