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From the Pen of the Executive Director: May 2013

The month of April was replete with a great deal of sorrow. Mid-month we witnessed the horrifying terrorist bombing at the Boston marathon. My longtime colleague and friend Carol Trust, » MORE

Social Workers at Illinois’ Community Mental Health Centers

It takes an entire team working together to provide client services at a nonprofit community mental health center, and social workers can be indispensable members of those teams. Social worker » MORE

Private Practice: Contract Work in a Private Practice

  The NASW Illinois Chapter has started a shared interest group (SIG) devoted to the issues of private practitioners around the state. To be become involved in this group, please » MORE

For School Social Workers: Short-Term Play Therapy Techniques for Icky Feelings

The NASW Illinois Chapter is looking to start a shared interest group (SIG) devoted to the issues of school social workers around the state. To be become involved in forming » MORE

Book Reviews - Sticks and Stones

Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy Author: Emily Bazelon Publisher: Random House, 2013 There has been a lot of attention » MORE

May 2013 - State Legislative Update

SESSION OVERVIEW We are heading into the final month of the spring session of the Illinois General Assembly. Most live legislation is now in the second chamber, and there will » MORE

Ethics Corner: Blind Spots in Ethical Thinking

  Have a question on ethics you’d like addressed in the Ethics Corner? Submit your question today to office [at] naswil [dot] org. All questions will be anonymous.     » MORE

May 2013 - NASW Illinois Chapter Classified Ads and Job Postings

CLASSIFIED ADS For a complete up-to-date list of ALL classified ads, be sure to visit the NASW Illinios Chapter Classified Ads: http://www.naswil.org/news/networker/networker-classifieds/. OFFICE FOR RENT - Buffalo Grove: Office space available » MORE

From the Pen of the President: April 2013

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time when communities across the country take the time to raise awareness about issues as they relate to child abuse and maltreatment. » MORE

Social Work and Public Health—Perfect Partners

Recent political changes expected to affect healthcare delivery and emphasize prevention and integrated health and wellness services could increase the demand for public health social workers.
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