XXXVIII, Number 3 • May–June, 2015

End in Ohio In This Issue… Join NASW Ohio Chapter in stopping this dangerous 2015 Conference 4 practice against minors who are LGBT Legal Corner 6 General Assembly by Senator Charleta Tavares to Update from CSWMFT Board 7 ban any healthcare professional from performing a Bills of Interest 9 sexual orientation or gender identity change effort with minors. NASW strongly supports the immediate Regional Reports 12-14 passage of this bill. Ohio would join California, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. if it were to pass New Members 16 the legislation. In the meantime, the Ohio Chapter has been pursuing a rule change with the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, & Marriage and Family Therapist Board to strictly prohibit any licensees under the Board’s jurisdiction from performing a change effort with minor clients. Although the NASW Code On December 28, 2014 the tragic suicide of of Ethics prohibits change efforts the licensing rules teenager, Leelah Alcorn became and laws are unclear enough to allow licensees to international news. Leelah identified as provide this type of change effort and not necessarily but was not accepted by her parents who forced her be investigated by the licensing board. In fact while into conversion or reparative therapy which aimed at conducting research on the topic the Chapter found changing her gender identity and sexual orientation. a licensed professional counselor from Cincinnati Hours after her death her suicide note was posted who advertises that he provides “ex-gay therapy” online which included her contempt for the “therapy” on his website. Unfortunately neither legislation and the following, “The only way I will rest in peace nor a rule change would have stopped Leelah’s is if one day transgender people aren’t treated the treatment as it was provided by a counselor through way I was, they’re treated like humans, with valid a religious institution. Both changes would only apply feelings and human rights. My death needs to mean to healthcare professionals and to minors. something.” The Ohio Chapter will be presenting information Since Leelah’s death NASW Ohio Chapter has to the licensing board on Friday, May 22nd about been pursuing legislation or rule changes on a state why a rule change is needed. The presentation will level to ban the discredited and dangerous practice include information on what change efforts are and of “conversion therapy”, sometimes referred to are not. It is important to note that a change effort is as “reparative therapy,” or “ex-gay therapy” like different than counseling a client in regards to positive what Leelah was forced to undergo. The neutral or negative feelings about their sexual orientation or term is “sexual orientation change efforts” (often gender identity. You can help NASW Ohio Chapter abbreviated SOCE), which eliminates the notion in the effort to ban change efforts by signing a petition that harmful reparative or conversion practices are in support at naswoh.org/banconversiontherapy a form of therapy. In April 2015, President Obama before May 22nd. More information regarding made a statement against conversion therapy and the outcome of the meeting will be included in the gave his support for statewide bans of the practice. July-August newsletter and sent via e-mail. For more Senate Bill 74 has been introduced in the Ohio information about conversion therapy visit naswoh. org/banconversiontherapy.

May–June, 2015 1 Timothy Moss FACHE, LISW–S, NASW Ohio Chapter Board President

Thank You for the Opportunity to Serve

As my term as President comes to an end, I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve in this capacity. It has been a valuable experience both personally and professionally. Our chapter is a well-respected and highly-regarded association, and it has been such an honor just to be Ohio NASW Board of Directors a part of a leadership team that continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the profession. July 1, 2014–June 30, 2015 Our reputation is enhanced by the many social workers who contribute their time and expertise to advance the association and profession. I have been fortunate to have worked closely with President—Tim Moss Secretary— such quality board and committee members and appreciate all they’ve done for our chapter tmoss766 Emily Wampler during my term. @yahoo.com emilyawampler @yahoo.com President-Elect—Annie Our accomplishments over the past two years have been impressive, and it was truly a team Davis MSW Student— effort. During my presidency, we have increased membership, hired a financial consulting firm anniedavis44 Robert Shields to help us strategically monitor our financial performance and control costs, made historic profits @yahoo.com [email protected] during our last two annual conferences and most significantly, House Bill 232 (aka the Social Vice President— BSW Student— Work Title Protection bill) passed the legislature on April 2, 2014. It was signed by the governor Melissa Bilancini Rebecca Marsich on April 10, 2014 and became law on July 9, 2014. melissa.bilancini rmm98@zips. @gmail.com uakron.edu I truly believe that the majority of these accomplishments resulted from listening to members’ input, Treasurer— focusing on their needs first, and providing a quality product. I am even more convinced than ever Naomi White that there is no limit to what we can do or where we can go if we don’t mind who gets the credit! [email protected] I am invigorated by the progress our chapter has made and the tremendous leadership and work that our Board of Directors provided; this has laid the foundation for where we are today. For that we all can be thankful and applaud ourselves! It is my hope that the chapter will continue Regional Directors in this vein, steering our resources and creativity along this dynamic road in a responsive and Region 1 (Toledo area) Co-Directors measured way, ensuring greater fiscal responsibility and transparency. Jennifer Hughes and Sarah Claridge [email protected] Our success over the last two years has proven that our Board of Directors, acting through our [email protected] Executive Director, is powerfully poised for greater exploits in shaping the future of our profession. Embracing change is what allows an organization to become enriched and grow as it allows Region 2 (Akron area) Director Lesley Anderson us to incorporate new and fresh ideas that come from our young social workers, the experience [email protected] and wisdom of our mature social workers and the hard work and dedication of our administrative staff. With change comes opportunity to which we must remain open. Region 3 (Cleveland area) Director Tammi Lampkin Finally, please allow me to thank you again for the opportunity to serve as your President and [email protected] best wishes as you forge ahead in continuing the rich history of the Ohio Chapter vigorously Region 4 (Youngstown area) Director pursuing advocacy and social justice. The continued investment of your time and talents will Christine Barnes reap many rewards! [email protected] Region 5 (Columbus area) Co-Directors Amanda Borders and Christy Daron [email protected] Region 6 (Cincinnati area) Director Gregory Stewart [email protected] Region 7 (Dayton area) Director Tosha Reed [email protected] Region 8 (Canton area) Director Crystal Dunivant [email protected]

2 NASW—Ohio Chapter Danielle Smith MSW, MA, LSW, NASW Ohio Chapter Executive Director

Happy Pride Month!

In just a few short weeks we’ll recognize June as LGBT Pride Month—an opportunity to commemorate the events that ignited the equality movement, celebrate sexual diversity and gender variance, and reinforce our commitment to advocate for inclusive policies and programs. (All while sporting the most brightly colored attire, of course!) Committees & Workgroups It is encouraging to see that our activism is working. There has been a significant shift in public opinion, with the majority of Americans now supporting non-discrimination laws and marriage equality. In the past Ethics Committee year, we’ve seen same-sex marriage legalized in 37 states and Washington, D.C., transgender-specific Chair, Martha Lucas healthcare become eligible for coverage under Medicare, and protection against sex discrimination [email protected] in schools extended to transgender students. PACE Committee Despite this progress, there is still much to be done. With few state protections for LGBT Ohioans, Chair, Emily Wampler discrimination and violence persist. In Ohio, someone can lose their job, housing, or insurance based Manager, Danielle Schmersal on sexual orientation or gender identity. A third of our country’s LGBT population has been physically [email protected] attacked or threatened and almost 40 percent has been rejected by a family member or friend because Program Planning & Budget Committee of their sexuality. It is widely documented that people who identify as LGBT are three times more likely Chair, Naomi White to struggle with depression and anxiety and are at higher risk of living in poverty. [email protected]

The visibility of social workers as allies is critical. Social Work Advocacy Group NASW has long sought equal rights for the LGBT community. The majority of our national advocacy has focused on filing legal briefs in cases pertaining to LGBT issues—85 over the past several years, Visit www.naswoh.org for descriptions 9 of which were filed in Ohio. These documents offer specialized knowledge to aid courts in reaching and details to get involved. a conclusion.

In addition to this work, we set practice standards, outline policy responses, issue press statements, Office Staff and compile educational resources. Most recently, our national office lent its expertise to the Movement www.naswoh.org Advancement Project and the Center for American Progress to produce the report, “Paying an Unfair 614.461.4484 Price: The Financial Penalty of Being LGBT in America”. NASW regularly works alongside the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and consulted as an original member of E–mail: [email protected] the workgroup that wrote “A Guide for Understanding, Supporting, and Affirming LGBTQI2-S Children, Youth, and Families”. The National Committee on LGBT Issues contributed content for “All Children Executive Director Matter: How Legal and Social Inequalities Hurt LGBT Families” and authored much of “’Just the Facts’ Danielle Smith, MSW, MA, LSW Sexual Orientation and Youth: A Primer for Principals, Educators, and School Personnel”. [email protected] Membership Associate With the Supreme Court expected to rule on same-sex marriage this summer, we are hopeful that progress Dorothy Martindale, BSSW, LSW will continue. We encourage you to join us in advocating to ban sexual orientation change efforts with [email protected] minors and prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Thank you to Idelle Datlof (Region 6) for serving We will be hosting a member’s only free webinar on June 22nd from 1pm–2pm on Transgender as a proofreader for the newsletter. Cultural Competency 101 by JAC Stringer, MSW, LSW. This presentation will provide a foundational understanding of transgender communities and discuss systematic factors relevant to the Social Work field. Participants will gain working definitions describing transgender communities, obtain an understanding of trans experiences, and discuss personal work. This webinar will also provide tools to address issues of access, prejudice, and accountability as well as teach skills for working with/ for transgender advocacy, health, and wellness in a micro setting. To register for the webinar visit naswoh.org/calendar.

NASW Mission Founded in 1955, June LGBT Pride Month Activities the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)is the We encourage you to participate in these activities: largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 150,000 members. TransOhio Cincinnati Pride Columbus Pride Toledo Pride NASW works to enhance the professional growth and Transgender & June 27 June 19-21 August 28 development of its members, to create and maintain Ally Symposium cincinnatipride.org columbuspride.org toledopride.com standards for the profession, and to advance sound social May 29-31 policies. NASW also contributes to the well–being of transohio.wordpress. Cleveland Pride Dayton Pride Youngstown Pride individuals, families, and communities through its work com June 27 June 6 prideyoungstown.org and advocacy. clevelandpride.org daytonlgbtcenter.org

May–June, 2015 3 November 12 & 13, 2015 2015 NASW Ohio Quest Conference Center, Chapter Conference 8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus 12 CEUs for social workers, counselors, and chemical dependency professionals (pending)

Sponsorship and presentation proposal forms Social available at naswoh.org/Conference. Cost Work Paves Both Days One Day $127 for members $80 for members $185 for $115 for the Way for non-members non-members $46 for student NASW $29 for student NASW members members $60 for students who $40 for students who Change aren’t NASW members aren’t NASW members

• Child and Family Health Services also partnered with universities including The Ohio State University’s College of Social Work. • Medicare Savings Program The College of Social Work has implemented • Extra Help for Medicare Part D our counselor training in their Master’s • Ohio Senior Community Service curriculum. Students are able to begin serving Employment Program their communities immediately, familiarizing themselves with benefits applications, and Since 2006, The Ohio Benefit Bank™ has • Golden Buckeye Program bringing an added bonus to the organizations brought more than $1.33 billion in potential • Home Energy Assistance Program where they serve their work-study hours. work support programs and tax credits to (HEAP) households all around Ohio. The OBB is a free The program is an easy, free resource for online service that is Internet-based, available • Ohio Cash Assistance (OWF) any and all organizations wishing to take in easy-to-read English and Spanish, question- • Child Care Assistance their services one step further. Our program guided, and a potential eligibility calculator is customizable to the capacity of any • Vocational Rehabilitation Services that estimates eligibility for more than 20 work organization, from a link on a website to support programs and tax credits. It also serves • Big Brothers Big Sisters “Amachi” full-blown case management. The OBB has the flexibility to meet client’s needs. The OBB as an application completion tool and a free • Veterans Education Benefits income tax assistance program, including free program also provides reporting, so that the e-filing for federal and state tax returns. • Free Application for Federal Student Aid work supports and tax credits to which you (FAFSA) connect your clients will be quantified in dollar • Free tax filing (federal and state, amounts. This data can be used in reports and The Ohio Benefit Bank provides including e-filing and back taxes) grant applications, so that stakeholders can access to: immediately see the direct impact you are • The Ohio Youth and Young Adults in having on your community. • USDA Child Nutrition Programs Transition Universal Plan • Food Assistance (SNAP) If you would like to implement this program at By providing online access to these applications, your organization you can contact either Alissa • Supplemental Security Income/Social we are able to reduce barriers that individuals Taglione at [email protected] or Security Disability Insurance and families seeking help often experience, like Brent Sigley at [email protected]. • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) time constraints, transportation, and stigma as You can find more information regarding the well as lack of familiarity. • Healthcare programs for families program at www.ohiobenefits.org and support. and children Since 2006, we have partnered with over ohiobenefits.org. 1,300 organizations around the state of Ohio • Bureau for Children with Medical to help folks find access to assistance where Handicaps (BCMH) they work, live, learn, play, and pray. We have

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May–June, 2015 5 The Legal Corner By Glenn Karr, Attorney at Law Independent Contractor or Employee? The Danger in Misclassification

For years the federal government and the that an employee would be entitled to that follows common law rules, meaning there is no State of Ohio have been concerned about an independent contractor would not, such statutory definition. The IRS generally considers misclassification of workers in various work as vacation time, pension and health care the degree of control and independence of the settings. It’s estimated that State of Ohio benefits. There have been cases of workers parties based on three factors, behavioral, agencies alone miss hundreds of millions in Silicon Valley who were misclassified financial and the type of relationship. The of dollars a year in taxes and fees due to gaining access to pension and other benefits. IRS states that there is no “magic” number of misclassification. Enforcement in this particular Obviously if the misclassification goes on for factors which make a person fall into one or area has not been particularly strong in the years the cost to the employer can be huge. the other category, it considers the totality of past. New efforts, however, are under way the circumstances. to significantly increase enforcement and to Recently, however, the Ohio Bureau of collect as much money as possible. Workers’ Compensation has become Generally, however, the most important factor increasingly aggressive in this area. You can is how much control the employer exerts If an employer classifies a worker as an review an Investigative Report by Channel over the worker. In the area of mental health independent contractor the employer avoids 4 in Columbus, by going to NCB4i.com. practices, unless the worker can practice with having to pay unemployment, workers’ They uncovered a quota system which the an independent license, I don’t think there is compensation, Social Security and Medicare Bureau applied to investigators in its Fraud much chance of being able to classify a worker taxes. It is left to the worker to pay these either Department. On the station’s website you can as an independent contractor. Therefore, as self-employment taxes or, as happens in view the story of the couple who were indicted someone needing supervision would probably most independent contractor situations, totally and jailed for over a year for misclassifying be more properly classified as an employee. avoiding paying any taxes for unemployment their workers as independent contractors in Whether or not the person is evaluated and or workers’ compensation. From a practical the couple’s roofing business. Ultimately the trained would also be factors. standpoint, if the worker chooses not to pay couples’ convictions were overturned by the workers’ comp or unemployment comp taxes, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, but their lives For financial control, does the employer provide then those benefits will not be available to them were destroyed. This is, of course, the most the setting, office equipment, support services, if they are properly classified as independent extreme example of what can happen if a reimburse for expenses, and otherwise act as contractors. If they should have been classified mistake is made in misclassifying a worker. an employer? Does the employer attempt to as employees and the employer avoided It can be considered a crime, which could control the clients and the client records? This paying the taxes, then the employer can be result in jail time. is one area where I think many agencies are held responsible for any payments made to asking for problems. It is one thing to ask for the improperly classified individuals. In the I recently represented a client whose worker access to records for business reasons, it’s case of workers’ compensation, that means left on an unfriendly basis. The worker then another to actually state that the records are if the worker becomes totally disabled while called up various agencies and reported that “owned” by the agency. I prefer to have the in a work setting, the employer may have to she had been misclassified. The IRS is now mental health worker who is an independent pay out lifetime benefits. That would be in investigating the employer. contractor “own” the records and their clients. addition to having to pay all back taxes. From Other factors include whether or not the mental contractor’s standpoint, if Is there a clear definition of how to properly health worker can see clients outside of the the worker becomes totally disabled and they classify someone as an employee or agency, and whether or not the independent don’t have workers’ comp coverage, then they independent contractor? Unfortunately, there contractor can affiliate with other practices. will have to rely on private disability insurance is not. In fact there are different definitions How permanent the relationship is can also or Social Security disability payments. used by the IRS and the State of Ohio’s be a factor. various agencies, although there are enough Another benefit to an employer in having similarities that generally if the classification The basic question is whether or not the an independent contractor as opposed to is deemed proper by one agency it will be business can direct and control the worker. Can an employee, is the fact that labor laws classified the same way by other agencies. the business set the worker’s hours? Do they don’t apply, like minimum wage, or any of There is no firm guarantee that will happen have minimum hourly requirements? None of the anti-discrimination laws which prohibit though. these factors alone will necessarily control, but actions based on sex, race, disability, religion, they will be considered in the determination. national origin, or in some jurisdictions, sexual This article will focus on the IRS guidelines. The IRS flatly states that it is irrelevant if a orientation. So that alone shields the employer If you go to IRS.gov and put “independent written contract says the relationship is one from having to deal with potential actions contractor vs. employee” into the search box of an independent contractor relationship—it’s and costs. In addition, there may be benefits you will find a lot of useful information. The IRS the factors that count.

6 NASW—Ohio Chapter The IRS even provides a form, Form 8919, that a worker can file if they believe they CSWMFT have been misclassified. Therefore, about the only sure way to determine if you have Spring Board properly classified a worker is to fill out a four-page form, Form SS-8, and send that in Update to the IRS. The IRS will then provide a ruling on the classification.

One very important benefit to the independent Spring means the arrival of growing season. The abuse of opioids in Ohio is a significant contractor, a benefit not available to an The Board is seeing signs of growth. health and safety issue. Local, state, and employee, is that the State of Ohio reduces Applications have been pouring into the federal law enforcement and public health the income taxes on the business income of Board. The vibrancy of all three professions officials are working to confront the problem. a person owning their own business—and an is apparent. While we are seeing a steady The Board is playing a role by providing independent contractor would be considered inflow of new applications, we have just feedback regarding the impact on social eligible—by 50% (75% for 2014). This launched online access to the inactive license work practice of the distribution and use of can represent significant savings. If the type, and are witnessing an interest in that Naloxone, a drug used to counteract the independent contractor took that tax break option. effects of opiates during an overdose. During and then was reclassified as an employee, its recent meeting, the SWPSC heard from presumably they would have to refile and The inactive status is available for up to five staff at the Cleveland VA Medical Center. report additional income for the years of the years, and is an option that can be selected The SWPSC indicated that a social worker misclassification. at renewal. Those licensees who renew as who carries and administers Naloxone, inactive cannot practice while their license provided they have appropriate training, © 2015 Glennon J Karr, LLC is inactive. The inactive license type is for is likely not violating any existing laws and those licensees who anticipate not practicing rules regarding social work practice. The for two or more years. Those persons who application of Naloxone would likely be are simply stepping away for a short time, considered part of crisis intervention. Glenn Karr’s practice areas include: CSWMFT for example for surgery, the birth of a child, Board complaint defense; types of entities or additional education, and plan to work Be sure to check out the “What’s New” —corporation, LLC, or sole proprietorship; again soon, should continue to renew their section of the CSWMFT web site. News independent contractor vs. employee issues; current active license(s). and information is regularly shared on leases and contractual documents; practice forms review, including HIPAA issues and this page. In recent weeks we have added audits; advice on duty to protect and abuse The CSWMFT Board met on March 19 and links to eBasedAcademy, as well as human reporting situations; other laws and rules 20. As always, the Social Work Professional trafficking training sponsored by the Human affecting your practice; employment issues, Standards Committee (SWPSC) did a great Trafficking Task Force. Once approved by ADA, age discrimination, unemployment job sorting through applications, program the Board for CEUs, we will be posting compensation; non-competition issues; approvals, and other questions. One of the information about military sensitivity training. responding to subpoenas and court key topics discussed by the SWPSC was testimony; how to leave a practice and set up your own; multi-disciplinary practice issues; conversion therapy. This method of treatment I welcome any opportunity to speak with Medicare and Medicaid issues; and dealing has gained attention owing to the recent a licensee or applicant. Please feel free to with managed care plans and insurance suicide of a young teen in southwest Ohio. contact me with any concerns – or praises! companies. Board staff will be exploring how regulatory I can be reached by e-mail at brian. boards in other states address theories [email protected] or phone at 614- Glenn is presenting his three-hour ethics and practices such as conversion therapy. 752-5161. approved workshop: 9 MAJOR PRACTICE PROBLEM AREAS FACING MENTAL HEALTH While light is shining on conversion therapy PROFESSIONALS at various locations currently, other methods and practices may throughout Ohio, sponsored by NASW. pose problems. The Board is interested in Check the NASW Ohio website for details being prepared to address any treatment and registration; typically, the workshop is modalities that could be considered harmful coupled with another three-hour workshop to clients. on supervision. The workshop qualifies as three hours of ethics credit for social workers, as well as counselors, marriage and family therapists, and chemical dependency professionals. Please check the NASW Ohio website for future workshop dates.

May–June, 2015 7 Locked Up, Alone, and Mentally Ill By Adrienne Gavula, LISW-S, Regional Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio

This means the community is responsible for Nearly 20 percent of Ohio’s prison population re-socializing individuals who are poorly is on the mental health caseload; however, prepared to return to our communities. mental health expenditures only account for 0.5 percent of the budget. Too few community Effects of Solitary mental health resources make it likely that People placed in solitary confinement exhibit: people with mental illness will find their way to • Severe and chronic depression. prison where they have even fewer resources.

• Paranoia. At the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, prisoners suffering from mental • Perceptual distortions and illusions. Imagine spending 23 hours a day locked inside illness can receive services in a residential a room the size of a parking space. • Difficulties with concentration and memory. treatment unit (RTU) if deemed necessary. Even within the RTU, prisoners experience solitary You eat three times a day inside your room • Irrational rage. conditions with little programming. On a tour and can make one 15-minute phone call a • Self-mutilation is common, so is a higher of this prison, I was told the average stay in month. Family can visit you twice a month, but rate of suicide. The effects of solitary on the RTU is two to three years. only for 15 minutes with no physical contact. those with mental illness are exacerbated. The one hour outside your room is spent in a The super maximum security prison in recreational cage the size of a walk-in closet, Solitary in Ohio Youngstown is the only facility that houses level alone. Reading material and television access five prisoners. When a person is in level five are limited. Two Ohio prisons are for long-term solitary isolation, they are put on elevated monitoring confinement—the Ohio State Penitentiary in for mental health, regardless of any history of Now imagine you are also suffering from Youngstown and Southern Ohio Correctional mental illness. Even the Ohio Department of mental illness. Now you may be able to Facility in Lucasville. People with mental Rehabilitation & Correction is admitting this understand what individuals with mental illness illness are being placed in long-term solitary level of isolation is harmful. experience while in Ohio prisons. conditions at these prisons with little opportunity for rehabilitation. If mental health programming As social workers we have a strong history Although the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation happens, it occurs while in a cage, handcuffed of responding to the needs of those most & Correction calls it restrictive housing, we to a table, or in solitary via a recorded tape vulnerable in our society, even when we work know it commonly as solitary confinement. playing on a television. within systems that should be offering more Since 2012, Ohio has operated a tiered system and better evidence-based care. If you, a in which prisoners are assigned a level ranging loved one, or a client has been or is in solitary from 5b down to 1. Levels 5b, 5a, and 4b are confinement in Ohio prisons, tell the ACLU of solitary confinement. These conditions are so Ohio your story. incredibly isolating it allows for a transition period from solitary confinement to the general Solitary confinement is isolation at its most prison population—4a and below. barbaric. Certainly, prisons are there to serve as punishment for a crime, but they should also provide rehabilitation to ensure people do not return. There is nothing rehabilitative about The theory behind this tiered system is that solitary confinement. individuals can move to lower security levels The worst of the worst is in prison, right? To follow ACLU’s work to end solitary to enjoy more privileges like out of cell time, Wrong. According to the Ohio Department of confinement in Ohio, sign up for our e-alerts recreation with others, and more programming. Rehabilitation & Corrections: and read our blog at www.acluohio.org, like If someone is classified as 5b, it will be two • 80 percent have a documented history of us on , or follow us on . years before they can be with other people— alcohol and/or drug abuse. that’s under the best of circumstances. • 41 percent of those entering prison have A recent review of data at the Ohio super been convicted of low-level offenses. maximum security prison shows that only a little more than half of the prisoners increased • 25 percent of those admitted to prison their privileges within two years. On average, did not break the law, rather they broke 50 inmates are released directly into the a probation rule. community from these solitary conditions.

8 NASW—Ohio Chapter Current Bills of Interest in the Ohio General Assembly By Alicia Marie Roberts, NASW Ohio Chapter Intern

The following bills introduced in the 131st crisis intervention access, mental health Ohio General Assembly are of interest to program access, multimedia application social workers and those we serve. How access like hotlines, suicide warning signs can you help? Thank the Senators and and resources offered. There are also Representatives who introduced the bills, requirements to develop communication plans exercise your rights as a constituent to ask about educational and outreach activities on your legislators if they’ve co-sponsored, and prevention. Each state institution of higher Why You Need contact the Chair of respective committees education must provide incoming students Individual Professional to request a scheduling of the bill for a with information on mental health topics and committee hearing. available resources. Liability Coverage Current Status: Bill Passed House 3/25/15, after Graduation SENATE Referred to Senate Education Committee 4/14/15 By Jodi McDaniel, CISR, Senior Licensed SB23—POLICE AND COMMUNITY NASW Position: Follow and support Insurance Specialist, NASW ASI RELATIONS IMPROVEMENT (THOMAS C) To establish a community-police relations HB50—FOSTER CARE EXTENTION As a graduating student you are embarking on a new commission to investigate the condition (PELANDA D, GROSSMAN C) Establishes and exciting start to your social work career. You are of relations and to review the force used qualification standards for receiving applying for positions and may even have a position by law enforcement officers. To set the payments under the foster care and adoption to start right after graduation. rate of reimbursement for the cost of more assistance expansion to persons up to age professional training for law enforcement 21. To establish the “bill of rights of a ward,” Did you know… officers with an emphasis on community- including dignity and respect and the ability focused de-escalation techniques, mental to bring a grievance against the guardian A lawsuit or complaint can be filed against you even health and special condition response and for review. if you work for an agency or employer and you aren’t cultural sensitivity. This bill also seeks to Current Status: Referred to Community and yet licensed? require investigatory stop forms that provide Family Advancement Committee 2/11/15 the recording of the race of individuals NASW Position: Support Social work services such as volunteering or giving being stopped for better documentation advice to a friend, neighbor, or family member are HB56—OHIO FAIR HIRING ACT (SCHURING review efforts. not covered by your employer? K, SLESNICK S) To limit the use of criminal Current Status: Referred to State and Local records in the hiring and employment Government Committee 2/4/15 An agency’s or employer’s insurance policy does not practices of public employers. This bill NASW Position: Support always provide adequate coverage for you as an seeks to protect those with prior criminal individual social worker? SB74—BANNING CONVERSION THERAPY charges by prohibiting the inquiry into (TAVARES C) Health care professional criminal background until the applicant has The number of individuals who pursue legal action prohibition of sexual orientation change been selected for employment unless the against social workers, new graduates and first-time efforts with minors. “Sexual orientation applicant is specifically disqualified from practitioners are increasing? change efforts” is the practice of seeking employment under federal law because of a to change a person’s sexual orientation, prior conviction. You could receive a social work malpractice lawsuit including efforts to change behaviors, gender Current Status: Referred to Commerce in 10 years for services you are providing currently, identity or gender expressions and to reduce and Labor Committee 2/12/15 which could affect you personally and financially in or eliminate sexual or romantic attractions or NASW Position: Support the future? feelings toward a person of the same gender. HB69—THE HEARTBEAT BILL (HAGAN C, A state board shall impose one or more of A lawsuit can still be filed against you even if you HOOD R) To prohibit abortion when there the following sanctions on a health care have moved on to another position, company, or the is detection of a fetal heartbeat, typically six professional for failure to comply: suspend, employer is no longer in business? weeks into pregnancy. Provides that a person revoke, or refuse to issue or renew the who violates the prohibition of performing Having your own Individual Professional Liability certificate, license, or registration. or inducing an abortion after the detection Insurance policy will provide you with coverage for Current Status: Referred to Health and is guilty of a felony of the fifth degree. A these and other liabilities related to your social work Human Services Committee 3/4/15 physician is not in violation if a medical professional services. NASW Position: Support procedure is performed to prevent the death If you have questions or would like more HOUSE or serious risk of substantial impairment of the pregnant woman. information on Professional Liability coverage HB28—SUICIDE PREVENTION IN HIGHER Current Status: Bill Passed House please call the NASW Assurance Services Member EDUCATION (ANIELSKI M) To develop 3/25/15, Referred to Senate Health and Care Unit at 1-855-385-2160 or email us at and implement a policy to advise students Human Services Committee 4/14/15 [email protected]. and staff on suicide prevention programs NASW Position: Oppose available on and off campus that includes

May–June, 2015 9 How Do I Know When I’m Ready to Take the Test? By Idelle Datlof, MSW, LISW-S, Founder, PassItPro (www.passitpro.com)

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10 NASW—Ohio Chapter See the Signs & Speak Out! Become an Upstander

Learn How: New online training teaches bystanders how they can make a difference

Recent media attention on the NFL and “As we’ve learned from high profile cases The entire online course takes about an hour to Commissioner Goodell’s response to domestic in Ohio over the last two years, we need complete and a learner is able to download a certificate of completion once they register on violence as well as the national focus on sexual to equip our communities with skills to assault on college and university campuses across the website, complete the courses and quizzes. Ohio and the US has those of us who work in intervene and be active bystanders,” The course is not focused on providing all the the field of domestic violence advocacy and offered Katie Hanna, Executive Director of necessary skills a clinician should have for prevention hold hope that truly we have reached the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. dealing with survivors and perpetrators in a a tipping point. This hope has been seeded by “Through this project, we are excited trauma informed clinical approach. Rather, the 30 years of movement building that has been re- to offer new resources to businesses, course is focused on providing basic knowledge imagined more recently through capacity building about domestic and sexual violence and skills to partnering with their state coalition, for preventing the sexual and domestic violence help shift the culture of a workplace from passive from happening in the first place. Many who share local rape crisis center and domestic bystander behavior to active. this hope are social workers who are employed violence agency, to provide education Imagine if every employee in every Ohio nonprofit in large and small non-profit agencies or in large to employees about how to safely and organization took this training and used the tools and small governmental agencies. effectively intervene and prevent sexual effectively. What a difference would be made in To support employers and employees to make a and intimate partner violence.” those businesses as well as in the communities difference in their workplaces and communities, those nonprofit businesses serve. The Ohio Domestic Violence Network and the the Ohio Domestic Violence Network and the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence were guided The See the Signs, Speak Out training program Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence created an by domestic violence and rape prevention experts was created with the generous support of the online training program designed for employees from across Ohio as well as corporate volunteers Avon Foundation for Women, and the urgent to safely intervene in domestic and sexual violence who lent their expertise as to what would be need for bystander training identified through situations in the workplace. This free program effective for a workplace. Volunteers included the results of the Avon Foundation-funded NO provides materials for small and large businesses representatives from Cardinal Health, Huntington MORE Survey on Domestic Violence and Sexual to train employees how to have conversations that Bank, Safelite Auto, Ohio Health, Forest City Assault: Experiences and Attitudes Among Teens could make a difference in workplaces, in homes, Enterprises, Warren and Associates LLC, The and Adults. Two other projects were funded: The and in communities. Attorney General of Ohio and the Lake County New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to “If we can work with employers to provide Department of Development Disabilities. Children (NYSPCC, www.nyspcc.org), focusing on children; and JWI (jwi.org), focusing on teens. employees with knowledge and skills to Rebecca Cline, LISW-S, Prevention Programs Director at the Ohio Domestic Violence Network interrupt behavior at workplaces that About ODVN and OAESV is sure that by helping employers and employees leads to domestic and sexual violence, The Ohio Domestic Violence Network is Ohio’s imagine the positive shift in workplace interrupt the precursors to domestic and sexual leading voice for domestic violence survivors violence such as sexist jokes and comments or culture” stated Nancy Neylon, Executive and their allies. ODVN was founded in 1988 using company technology to monitor a dating to ensure the elimination of domestic violence Director of the Ohio Domestic Violence or domestic partner, we can create workplace and serves as a critical source for professional Network. “Most workplace violence has cultures that promote healthy relationships and training, resources, public education and its roots in domestic or sexual violence, prevent violence – not just in the workplace – but policy advocacy to survivors, domestic violence agencies, the justice system, the health care system, stalking or .” everywhere. Additionally, these resources can be used to support domestic violence and sexual governmental agencies and other organizations. The training can be taken individually online assault training for staff who work with survivors For more information visit www.odvn.org and during a break or lunch or at a staff meeting. in non-profit agencies as case managers. Whether at Facebook (search Ohio Domestic Violence Training can also be facilitated by human we know it or not, many social work consumers Network). resources professionals by downloading free are survivors of domestic violence and sexual As Ohio’s statewide coalition, OAESV advocates training materials and hosting a course. Ideally, assault. This course will help us identify some of for comprehensive responses and rape crisis companies will reach out to their local domestic the signs we may see both in clients we work with services for survivors and empowers communities violence program or rape crisis center for a and in colleagues. While the course is clearly to prevent sexual violence. content expert to be on site to assist with the entry level, it is a good basic starter course for For more information, visit www.oaesv.org, www. training and provide local resources. any social worker. twitter.com/OhioAllianceESV and Facebook (search Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence).

May–June, 2015 11 News from the R egions

Region I—Toledo Area Region III— Congratulations to the 2015 Region 4 Award Winners: Co–Directors Cleveland Area Sarah Claridge regional Director Social Worker of the Year— [email protected] Tammi Lampkin Patricia Sciaretta, MSSA, LSW Jennifer Hughes [email protected] Lifetime Achievement— [email protected] Shirley M. Keller, PhD, LISW-S, ACSW Welcome all new NASW members! Greetings from Sarah and Public Elected Official of the Year— Jennifer! Thank you to everyone Social workers are AWESOME. Thank you John Trebets, Mentor Municipal Court who has attended our recent to everyone who attended and helped plan Public Citizen of the Year— events, it has been wonderful to meet some the 2015 Cuyahoga County Conference on Paul Bolino, Community Counseling Center of our Region 1 social workers! We are Social Welfare. The conference was a great pleased to announce a meet and greet success with over 600 attendees. Guest Emerging Leader of the Year— and celebration of our Region 1 award speaker Armond Budish, Cuyahoga County Markus Douglas, MSW, LSW, LICDC winners. The event will be at 7:00 PM Executive, delivered a terrific message MSW Student of the Year— on Tuesday, May 19 at El Vaquero on recognizing social workers’ involvement Kimberly Goats, BSW, LSW the docks at 24 Main Street, Toledo, in research, community safety, sound OH 43605. Please RSVP at naswoh.org/ therapeutic models, and political advocacy. BSW Student of the Year— calendar if you plan to attend, and stay He implored social workers to continue Kim Anderson tuned for other events that are coming soon. developing and delivering professional Agency of the Year— Thank you for your continued support of services. Ursuline Sisters HIV/AIDS Ministry Region 1! The conference also included the 2015 Region 4 Includes: Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbiana, Region 1 Includes: Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Region 3 awards ceremony. Congratulations Geauga, Harrison, Jefferson, Lake, Mahoning, and Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Hardin, Logan, Lucas, to all of the winners. Trumbull Counties. Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Shelby, Van Wert, Wood, Williams, Social Worker of the Year— and Wyandot Counties. Semanthie Brooks, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging Region V— Lifetime Achievement— Columbus Area Co-Directors Region II—Akron Area Dr. Larry Foster, Cleveland State University School of Social Work Amanda Borders Director Christy Daron Lesley Anderson Public Elected Official of the Year— [email protected] Rep. Nickie J. Antonio, Ohio House [email protected] District 13 According to the U.S. Depart- Congratulations to the 2015 Region 2 Public Citizens of the Year— ment of Health and Human Award Winners: Jan Ridgeway & Quinton Durham, Garden Services, June is Men’s Health Valley Neighborhood House Month. The Centers for Disease Control Social Worker of the Year— and Prevention estimates that 12 percent Beth Kuckuck, MSSA, LISW-S BSW Student of the Year— Monique Primm, Ursuline College of men ages 18 and over in the U.S. are Lifetime Achievement Award— in fair or poor health. Thirty three percent Karin Lopper-Orr, MSW, LISW-S, ACSW Agency of the Year—Cuyahoga Hills of men age 20 and over are obese. Men’s Juvenile Correctional Facility Health Month raises awareness of prevent- Public Official of the Year— able health issues and encourages men to Representative Kathleen Clyde, 75th Ohio Region 3 includes Cuyahoga County. learn how to detect these issues at an early House District age. To learn more visit MensHealthMonth. Public Citizen of the Year—Greg Milo org. Get more information about Juvenile Region IV— Arthritis in July at www.arthritis.org/ohio/ MSW Student of the Year— Youngstown Area juvenile-arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation, Corry Hawkins regional Director located in Clinton County, Ohio, holds a BSW Student of the Year— Christine Barnes summer camp for kids with arthritis and Lauren Brown [email protected] rheumatic diseases. It was nice to meet some of you from Region Agency of the Year—Hope & Healing Regional Awards Banquet 5 at the Celebration of Social Workers event Survivor Resource Center of Battered Women’s Friday, May 8 at 6:30 PM on March 31. We are still working with Shelter of Summit & Medina Counties Vernon’s Cafe—720 Youngstown Warren Athens County social workers to coordinate Rd, Niles, OH 44446 Region 2 Includes: Erie, Huron, Lorain, Medina, a meeting in Athens County. We are also Portage, and Summit Counties. Cost: $23 reaching out to some who have shown Register online at naswoh.org/calendar interest in helping on one of our committees

12 NASW—Ohio Chapter to increase support, fun, and education for our Agency of the Year— Region 6 Executive Board Region 5 membership. Email us if you are Santa Maria Community Services Members interested in hosting a fun event, helping At-Large Member: Marilyn Hoskins, LISW-S, find a location for the fun in your region, Thank you to the Reception Sponsors: email: [email protected] or can present a topic for CEUs at an event Platinum Sponsors: Interim Health Care or meeting. Reach out to us at naswohio5@ Gold Sponsors: Cincinnati Children’s Mount St. Joseph University: Catherine gmail.com. Hospital Medical Center Schultz, BSW student, will graduate in May Silver Sponsors: Lighthouse Youth Services 2016, email: [email protected] Region 5 Includes: Athens; Belmont; Delaware; Fairfield; Bronze Sponsors: Miami University/Wright Northern Kentucky University: Melva J. Lewis, Fayette; Franklin; Gallia; Guernsey; Hocking; Jackson; State University, Mount St. Joseph University, Licking; Madison; Meigs; Morgan; Monroe; Muskingum; BSW student, email: mjlewislife53@gmail. Ohio Kentucky Indiana (OKI) Social Work Noble; Perry; Pickaway; Ross; Union; Vinton; and com and Drew Thompson, MSW student, will Leaders in Health Care, Union Institute & Washington Counties. graduate in 2016, email: thompsona26@ University, VITAS mymail.nku.edu NASW REGION 6 2015 CEU Region VI– Union Institute & University: Kat Reese, BSW WORKSHOPS student, email: [email protected] Cincinnati Area Pre-registration is required. Visit naswoh. regional Director org/calendar to register. No fee to NASW University of Cincinnati: Shapree’ L. Dixon, Gregory Stewart members or NASW student members. MSW student, will graduate in 2016, email: [email protected] enrollmentman@ aol.com Thursday, July 16 Fair Housing/Accessibility Class for People Highland County Representative: Jessica with Disabilities (3 CEU), 12:30 PM check-in, Puckett, BSW student, will graduate in 1:00-4:00 PM 2015 from Union Institute & University, Location: United Way Building - 2400 email: [email protected] Reading Rd, Community Room C, Cincinnati, OH 45202 NASW Features Two Upcoming Social Workers in Our Region Welcome 2015-16 Region 6 Cincinnati City Council President Pro Tem Yvette Executive Board Members Miami University BSW students developed Simpson presented a proclamation in honor of and implemented Social Work Week 2015 Social Work Month. Thank you to Dorothy Mount St. Joseph University: to increase awareness about social work Martindale, Staff at NASW Ohio Chapter for Catherine Schultz, BSW student, and to explore career and educational composing the proclamation. will graduate in May 2016. opportunities for social workers. The event Email her at Catherine.Schultz@ is summarized and featured on a brief video Congratulations to 2015 Region 6 Honorees msj.edu. Catherine is a double on national NASW’s website with two Miami recognized at the Annual Reception on Thursday, major student in Social Work and Pre-Art students, Katherine Edwards and De’Ja April 16 at The Cincinnati Museum Center. The Therapy. She came to the Mount’s social work Durham. The week-long program which reception recognized the achievements of program directly out of high school and included 8 different events and over 400 social workers and those who support social currently works as a Program & Grants participants was developed by a group of work values. Assistant for SC Ministry Foundation. She has 25 undergraduate students as an assignment Social Worker of the Year— a deep concern for those struggling with their for their Social Work Methods class taught by Dr. Jeannette C. Taylor mental health and intends to pursue a career Terri Spahr Nelson. Two of the guest speakers in this field after graduating. that week included Danielle Smith, Executive Lifetime Achievement— University of Cincinnati: Shapree’ Director of NASW Ohio and Robert Shields, Janice Bogner, MSW L. Dixon, MSW Student, will Region 6 MSW Student Representative from Public Official of the Year— graduate in 2016. Email her at University of Cincinnati. This was the second Councilman Chris Seelbach [email protected]. Shapree’ annual Social Work Week held at Miami is a first generation college University. www.socialworkers.org/pressroom/ Public Citizen of the Year— student from Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from swmonth/2015/video_campaign.asp Ozie Davis III, JD University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts Outstanding Service to Social degree in Psychology in 2013. Answering her Region 6 Includes: Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Work—Kaitlyn Wessels, MSW calling to serve others led Shapree’ to pursue Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, Lawrence, Pike, Scioto, a career in social work in 2014. Her interest and Warren Counties. Emerging Leader of the Year— is working with transitional age youth in a direct Anne Tapia practice setting with a concentration on mental MSW Student of the Year— health. Shapree’ is currently completing an Sarah Madrigal internship with Youth Economic Self Sufficiency (YESS) AmeriCorps working with college age BSW Student of the Year— students and at-risk youth to decrease cases of Donellin Sims homelessness in the Dayton area.

May–June, 2015 13 Region VII— Substance Abuse Please join us in recognizing social workers Dayton Area Tuesday, June 23, 5:30–6:30 PM (1 CEU) making a difference in Region 8. Oesterlen Services for Youth, 1918 regional Director Social Worker of the Year— Mechanicsburg Rd, Springfield, OH 45503 Tosha Reed Timothy McCarragher, PhD, LISW-S Cost: free [email protected] Register at naswoh.org/calendar Lifetime Achievement— Daniel Fuline, MSW, LISW-S, ACSW, DCSW Join us for the following local CEU opportunities: Social Worker of the Year— Mary Ann Drewry, MSW, LISW-S, ACSW Public Elected Official of the Year— The Impact of Attachment Disturbance & Judge Rosemarie Hall MSW Student of the Year— Complex Trauma on the Developing Child Michele Baiz, BSW, LSW Public Citizen of the Year— Thursday, May 21, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Sister Karen Bernhardt (3 CEUs) BSW Students of the Year— Sarah Johnson and Laura Klodnicki National College, 1837 Woodman Center MSW Student of the Year— Dr, Dayton, OH 45420 Emma Miller, LSW Region 7 Includes: Darke, Champaign, Clark, Greene, Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members Miami, Montgomery, and Preble Counties. BSW Student of the Year— Register at naswoh.org/calendar Keith Waggoner Secure attachment is at the base of healthy Agency of the Year— development for all children. When this Ashland County Oral Health Services is disturbed, especially in the very young Region VIII— child, the result can be significant difficulty in Canton Area Region 8 includes: Ashland, Coshocton, Crawford, regional Director Holmes, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Stark, healthy functioning in all areas of life. This can Tuscarawas, and Wayne Counties. include impaired ability to develop positive Crystal Dunivant relationships, to achieve academically, to [email protected] regulate emotions and behavior, to understand or communicate their inner life, or to have 2015 Region 8 Awards Banquet a coherent sense of self. This workshop will Tuesday, May 12, 6:00–8:00 PM focus on background regarding attachment Chateau Michele, 2231 44th St NW, theory, the impact of complex trauma, ways Canton, OH 44709 to identify symptoms of attachment disturbance Cost: $20 and important elements of effective treatment Register online at naswoh.org/calendar approaches.

14 NASW—Ohio Chapter Report from the NASW Ohio Chapter Ethics Committee

Disciplinary actions taken by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board January–March 2015 License Type NASW Member? Licensing Violation(s) Licensing Penalty SWA No Failure to comply with audit requirement after renewing SWA Registration revoked registration. LSW No Impairment that renders social worker incapable of professionally License to practice social work is indefinitely functioning as a LSW in Ohio. suspended LSW No Practiced outside scope of practice. License reprimanded LISW-S No Failed to maintain sufficient and timely documentation in records License reprimanded to facilitate the delivery of services and to ensure continuity of services provided to clients in the future. LSW No Failed to comply with audit requirements. License revoked LSW No Failed to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients. License suspended for three years

Ethics Violation Statistics 2014 (Each of these represents a Consent Agreement or Adjudication by the CSWMFT Board.) NASW Members Non-NASW Members

Month Total LISW LSW S.W. Asst. LISW LSW S.W. Asst. January 0 0 0 2 6 0 8 March 2 0 0 2 4 0 8 May 0 0 0 4 2 1 7 July 1 0 0 2 3 0 6 September 0 0 0 1 5 0 6 November 0 0 0 2 4 0 6 Total 3 0 0 13 24 1 41

NASW Members Violation Number Boundary Issues/Sexual relationship with client 2 Inaccurate and insufficient client notes 1 Total 3 Non-NASW Members Violation Number Boundary Issues/Multiple Relationships 8 Confidentiality Breach 0 Failed to report suspected abuse of developmentally delayed client 1 Felony Conviction 0 Impairment 1 Inaccurate Records 2 Failure to comply with CEU audit requirements 23 Practiced without license 0 Sexual harassment 1 Misdemeanor committed in course of practice 1 Mishandled agency funds 1 Total 38

May–June, 2015 15 New Members, New Licensees, Anniversaries, & Credentials

New Dwayonna Brown Jennifer Eagle Region 6 Lori Swartz Members Alechia Bryant Laney Ellzey Gretchen Amer Whitney Taverna Barbara Bryson Sarah Fries Katherine Aurigema Thank you to the Sarah Dalby Christine Hamblin Melynda Bowers Region 8 following NASW Ilea Hall Leah Hanson Debra Brundidge Katrina Bell members who joined Margaret Hannan Holli Hawk Candice Carberry Kristin Burton during the months of Thomasina Hawkins Samantha Heedy Tahlisha Daniels Walter Byers February and March. Althea Hite Caitlin Horstman Susan Dreitzler Renee Corbett Denise Hudson Melissa Hoskins Leah Grandy Wanda Gardner Region 1 Diane Jagielski Cara Iacoboni Danielle Green Bonnie Lee Terra Boyed Andrew Katusin Kathryn Jacks Parey Haines Barbara Longstreth Meredith Cleary Lauren Lynch-Novakovic Brittany Johnson Jodi Hardin Shannon McKenna Kari Cornett Joanne Mercer Tasha Jones LaPorsha Hill Vivian Miller Toni Epperson Asya Mirakova Charity Justman Dustin Holbrook Tiffany Mills Crystal Fordney Jessica Moncrief Elizabeth Kennedy Karly Holcombe Karla Naumoff Amanda Karnowski Nathan Rhea Sarah Krall Erica Kavalauskas Bobbi Niedenthal Amy Knapke Michelle Rollins Rebecca Krelko Deborah Kesseh Courtney Reitz Megan Lee Susanne Sacco Brian Kubala Kathryn Kolp Linda Smith Sherry McDonald Junko Shimizu Andrew Lewandowski Mollie McDonough Sharae McZahn Maria Sundra Amy Lombardi Jessica McFerran Cody Meinert Sheila Thomas Alicia Longmore Teresa Nared Marah Miller New Nancy Thorne Rachel Marcum Robert Payne Licensees Alicia Parker Renetha Webb Molisa Martin Polly Peterson Congratulations to Amparo Pecina-Collins Dwayne Williams Bradley McHenry Corrine Pleska Robert Robb Ticardo Williams Courtney Montell Marjorie Rentz the following NASW Shana Sadoski Vivienne Morris Catherine Schultz members who received Tabitha Smith Region 4 Nancy Neira Marlin Smith their social work license Erin Wolph Joyce Agne Elizabeth Newberry Joanna West during February and Bridgette Bratton Liza Paul Hannah Ziegenhardt March. Region 2 Amanda Bright Melissa Phillips Suzanne Carpenter Shawn Burke Sara Pickenpaugh Region 7 LSWs Denida Chapman Alyssa Clark Laura Pierce Sara Beiring John Babcock Anna Copeland Preston Clowdus Elizabeth Po Kimberly Bennington Kelly Bernstein Henri Fletcher-Lockhart Michelle Douglass Christine Rager Jennifer Bloom Laura Brennstuhl Jacqueline Garn Lisa Downing Jessica Rathkopf Valerie Brodbeck Sheila Burke Madeline Gonnella Jennifer McLaughlin Beth Romig Cara Brown Cynthia Burton Ragan Hill Katrin Spector Melissa Rumer Molly Carr Amy Campbell Amanda Hylton Patricia Trennel Lorraine Salyer Heather Collins Nicki Chavarria Barb Marshall Jill Valentic Danielle Scott Michelle Columbe Heather Cupp Marie McClure Whitney Washington Kelly Scott Shapree Dixon Eric Dean Katherine McCormick Melissa Weber Tierra Shaw Katherine Eckstrand Ashley Gorfido Terry Milligan Jessica Shelton Bianca Edwards Celia Graffice Jillian Pacholke Region 5 Jade Shepard Tara Garber Sharon Hawkins Christine Parisi Carrie Allen Lindsay Soma Eleshia Gee Patricia Jalandoni Sheryl Wacker Mae Altman Jena Sterling Angela Grilliot Abigail Kuelling Benjamin West Ryan Baldridge Anna Stewart Dairyale Guest Ryan Lawson Samantha Blackwell Teri Thompson Stelisa Irwin Ftazia Leininger Region 3 William Buxton Nettie VanHoy Cristina Kethiri Dayne Luo Kelly Ankeny Elizabeth Chalfant Brianna Warner David Meadows Elizabeth Mrugacz Reana Barakakos Sarah Cochey Morgan Weininger Vee Monie Cindy Obermyer Adeyosolo Bass Nadja Daniels Christine Wheeler Tamara OToole Megan Pumphrey Kristin Bassett Rachel Day Angela Whidden Elizabeth Rainer Melanie Rawlins Anthony Battle Heather Detty Heather Wilson Nicole Rhodes Patrick Rayner Sarah Beck Carolyn Dixon Kristine Winbigler Kristin Smathers Allison Rhoda Pamela Bradford Misti Dorsey Anila Stamps William Rice

16 NASW—Ohio Chapter Jillian Rogers Newly 20 Years Heidi Olszewski, Region 1 Patricia Roswick Credentialed Peggy Anderson, Region 5 Carol Vasko, Region 1 Travis Scott Janet Boddie, Region 3 Congratulations to the following Catherine Short Valrie Bohnak, Region 3 5 Years NASW members who received Rebecca Shreck Anna Lisa Clark, Region 5 Markus Douglas, Region 4 their NASW credential in Alyssa Smetanko Kimberly Clark, Region 8 Shawn Dowling, Region 1 February and March. Samantha Sobczak Clover English, Region 3 Nancy Ferguson, Region 6 Chanel Sowell Bonnie Harden, Region 1 Misty Funk, Region 3 Jennifer Bayer, Ashley Swiger Brenda Keating, Region 6 Shari Goldsmith, Region 6 LISW, C-ASWCM Anna Thomas Sally Likozar, Region 3 Ellen Grudowski, Region 5 Paul Tuschman Jessica Kinsey, C-SWHC Mary Migra, Region 2 Chelsea Gumucio, Region 3 Jill Valentic Monique T. Robinson, LISW-S, Michele Thornton, Region 2 Amanda Hardcorn, Region 6 Mary Wesley C-ASWCM Alice Tyler, Region 5 Scott Kemp, Region 3 Leah Wikel Alice Vandecaveye, Out-of-State Angela King, Region 6 Kristine Winbigler Sharon Wagner-Smith, Region 5 Nina E. Lewis, Region 6 Taylor Young Happy Tracy Loudermilk, Region 5 Molly Wanamaker 15 Years Jacquelyn Meshelemiah, Anniversary Cynthia Hovland-Scafe, Region 5 LISWs Congratulations to the NASW Region 2 Erica Neal, Region 5 Janelle Algeri members who reached their Sandra Konieczny, Region 7 Amanda Pittner, Region 3 Bethany Bock membership milestones during Susanna Lozano, Region 6 Rachel Primeau, Region 1 Amy Bodley February and March! We will Gloria Milord, Region 6 David Roby, Region 6 Nona Hutton continue to feature members who Jayne Pacheco-Phillips, Nicole Savage, Region 5 Katie Justice reach their milestones throughout Region 5 Stephanie Souza, Region 1 Nicole Klein the year. Members who reach Mershona Parshall, Region 3 Ebony Speakes-Hall, Heather Luedtke these milestones will receive a Polly Partin-Welch, Region 6 Region 7 Michelle McClure special gift in the mail, so be on Robin Schneider, Region 7 LaTania Thomas, Region 6 Nancy Miller the lookout. Thank you for your Patricia Sciaretta, Region 4 Elizabeth Thompson, Region 5 Catherine Posendek continued support of NASW. Melanie Shmois, Region 2 Michelle Thum, Region 5 Shannon Root Naomi Sims-Satterwhite, Martha Wessell, Region 5 Brandy Smith 50 Years Region 6 Lisa Smith Judith Eggers, Region 5 Patricia Sinclair, Region 3 Andrew Stryker Donald Roberts, Region 4 Megan Snyder, Region 5 Erin Sullivan Amy Stringer, Region 3 Kenneth Tagliarina 25 Years Nicholas Tucholski Terry Bauman, Region 3 10 Years Marisa Wiery Hayley Englander, Region 6 David Ackerman, Region 3 Amy Yates Marilyn Harshman, Region 1 Cathy Ensign, Region 1 Mary Jo Hawk, Region 8 Kathleen Gorman-Ezell, Sandra Miller, Region 4 Region 5 Joseph Rogers, Region 5 LaToya Logan, Region 3 Albert Sangregory, Region 2 Christina McFalls-Steger, Mary Shelton, Region 2 Region 6 Michael Vimont, Region 2 Holly Merkle, Region 2

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