Moral Mondays in North Carolina a Social Worker's Perspective 2013

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Kay Paksoy, NASW-NC Director of Advocacy, Policy, 2013 Legislative Session and Legislation is the ONLY registered lobbyist to represent the social work profession at the Lobbying for the Social Work Profession North Carolina General Assembly. By Kay Paksoy, BSW; Director of Advocacy, Policy and Legislation Your membership matters. he 2013 Legislative Session was one of the most tu- tent from voting, and more. Luckily, with the help of social multuous sessions to date. We saw some of the most work advocacy, these bills did NOT get passed. However, we Toutrageous bills introduced: preventing youth from were not so lucky in other areas. seeking mental health services without a notarized consent The state opted not to expand Medicaid, unemployment form from a parent, requiring two years of marriage coun- benefits were cut drastically to 700,000 North Carolinians, seling to couples seeking divorce (without exemption for domestic violence cases), restricting the mentally incompe- 2013 Legislative Session continued on Page 6

Moral Mondays in North Carolina A Social Worker’s Perspective By ValerieFrom Arendt, the President’sMSW, MPP; Desk, Associate Credentials Executive Received Director ...... 2 New Members ...... 4 housandsNASW-NC of protestors ...... organized by the North Carolina...... NAACP gathered6 over 13 weeksEthics at in the Practice North...... Carolina General Assembly to give a ...... voice 7to those who are going to be affected by the legislation that passed during the 2013 session. T NASW-NC Board Minutes ...... 8 The Moral Monday protests began in April, after the legislature introduced voting restrictionsWomen that would of Achievement require a state-issuedAward ...... photo ID (which 318,0009 registered voters don’tLDF have) Legal to Issue cast aof ballot, the Month drastically ...... cut early voting, eliminate10-12 same-day registration2011 during Student the ATOD early Awardsvoting period, ...... end the $2,000–$2,50012 child depen- dency tax deduction for parents whose college students vote where they attend school, andAdvertisements rescind the automatic...... restoration of voting rights for..... 13-15ex-felons. The legislationMark Youpassed Calendars!...... 16 this year will also eliminate the earned-income tax credit for Moral Mondays continued on Page 7

In This Issue New Members...... 5 Ethics in Practice...... 9 President’s Message...... 2 2013 Legislative Session...... 6 NASW-NC Chapter Updates...... 10-11 Executive Director’s Message...... 3 Moral Mondays...... 7 Student Update...... 12 Membership...... 4 Professional Development...... 8

412 Morson Street l P.O. Box 27582 l Raleigh, NC 27611-7582 l 919/828-9650 or 800/280-6207 l FAX 919/828-1341 l www.naswnc.org 2 August / September / October 2013 XXXVII No. 3 The North Carolina Social Worker Newsletter From the President NASW-NC Board of Directors Your NASW-NC 2013-2014 Board of Directors’

President Journey to Social Work Jessica Holton, MSW, LCSW, LCAS By Jessica Holton, MSW, LCSW, LCAS President Elect he NASW-NC Board of Directors met Sabrina Southern, MSW, LCSW for their annual retreat on July 26-27, Vice President T2013. I must admit, I am very excited about the potential of our current Board of Jessica Sawyer, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP, Directors! True to form, we have a variety LCAS, DCSW, ACSW, C-SWHC of specialties and years of experience. The Secretary motivation and drive that was demonstrated during the retreat truly does assist in making my role as NASW-NC’s President a pleasure. Jack Register, LCSW, LCAS Below, you will find brief quotes from your current NASW-NC Board of Direc- Treasurer tors’ self-described “Journey to Social Work.” Each journey will be featured on the Georgianna Mack, MSW, LCSW NASW-NC blog (ncsocialwork.org) in the upcoming weeks! Be on the look-out for the blog posts to get “the rest of the story.” CNLI Chairperson Gloria Cook “My social work journey began when I wanted to be a teacher when I was 7. Ev- erything from old teacher’s manuals, to mini chalkboards, I was sure that this was Undergraduate Student Representative my destiny.” - Jessica Jurek, Central District Representative (2013-2015) Dori Wooten “…desire to help others and desire to see change…” Graduate Student Representative - Tanisha James, South Central District Representative (2012-2014) Alexia Whitley “I knew early on that I wanted to be a social worker. I began this journey by volunteering as a ‘Candy Striper’ at the local hospital.” Coastal District Representatives - Pam Howell, South Piedmont District Representative (2013-2015) Ann Marie Gore, BSW “I was a Social Worker long before I entered the field officially. Long before I 2nd Representative Vacant obtained the degrees that offer me the opportunity to do what I love for a living.” - Sabrina R. Southern, President Elect (2013-2014) Central District Representatives Jamillah Bynum, MSW, ACSW, LCSW “My journey to the Board and my social work career likely began before I knew it Jessica Jurek, MSW, LCSWA was happening. This is my third, and final, career in my life.” - Bruce Eads, South Piedmont District Representative (2012-2014) Piedmont District Representatives “[I] realized at the age of 10 that [I] wanted to help save children from abuse. This Felissa Ferrell, MSW, LCSW, CSW-G desire stemmed from observing child abuse at an early age.” Mary E. Stephens, Ed.D, MSW, ACSW - Mary E. Stephens, Piedmont District Representative (2013-2015) “I believe my biggest influence in why I am asocial worker is credited to my father. South Piedmont District Representatives He was a fireman.” - Felissa Ferrell, Piedmont District Representative (2013-2014) Bruce Eads, MSW, LCSW Pamela Howell, MSW, LCSWA “Growing up I was always very interested and empathetic to people, but I think my experiences in dealing with loved ones who had mental illness and who have Western District Representatives struggled with drugs and/or alcohol really drove me to want to understand and Judy LeRoy Robinson, MSW, LCSW help people more.” - Dori Wooten, Undergraduate Student Representative (2013-2014) Rebecca M. Croft, BSW “I come from a family of psychologist, drug counselors, social workers, nurses, and teachers/educators. Helping people is literally in my blood.” South Central District Representatives - Jamillah Bynum, Central District Representative (2012-2014)

Tanisha James, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP “I have always wanted to be involved in the helping professions and have found Nancy May, MSW, LCSWA my profession in Social Work.” - Rebecca Croft, Western Representative (2013-2015) International District Representatives “I began with an interest in social work with volunteering with my Grandmother Jayne Hart, LISW, MBA, CLC, CEIM at Children’s Home Society. I have a family legacy of helpers, including principals, Wanda Rincover doctors, nurses and social workers. “ - Alexia Whitley, Graduate Student Representative (2013-2014) Delegates “[My] mother was a nurse for hospice and home health for 15 years and I did a lot Jessica Holton, MSW, LCSW, LCAS of volunteer worth with the geriatric population.” Sonyia Richardson, MSW, LCSW - Anne Marie Gore, Coastal District Representative (2013-2015) Kelley Ryan, LCSW “I wanted to save my family from Severe Mental Illness. I learned that I could not Sabrina Southern, MSW, LCSW save anyone but myself.” - Jack Register, Secretary (2013-2015) Elaine Wiercioch, LCSW “As a child I can remember saying that I wanted to help people, but had no idea what that meant.” - Nancy May, South Central District (2013-2015) l XXXVII No. 3 The North Carolina Social Worker Newsletter August / September / October 2013 3 From the NASW-NC Executive Director Chapter Staff Do I really have to show up? Kathy Boyd, ACSW, CMSW By Kathy Boyd, ACSW, CMSW Executive Director [email protected]

es you do - if you want to get credit. Valerie Arendt, MSW, MPP Continuing Education credit that is. Associate Executive Director YSocial workers who are certified or [email protected] licensed in North Carolina need 40 hours of continuing education every 2 year renewal period. Obtaining continuing educa- Kay Paksoy, BSW tion to maintain a social work license is a common requirement across the world Director of Advocacy, and is a common requirement for almost all professions. Policy & Legislation The mindset behind those requirements is that professionals have power, con- [email protected] trol, leverage and expertise that are above and beyond their clients. The world changes, as do best practices, and professionals need to maintain an awareness of the changes in practice, cutting edge ideas and updated ethical quandaries. Clients Hope Venetta depend on us to be the expert, and we have to stay up to date. Director of Professional Development [email protected] Many state social work boards and many other professions’ boards have very rigid requirements about what will count as continuing education and how one registers and attends those events. In some professions one must sign in at the beginning Kristen Carter of the event, at the end of the event and every time one leaves the room where the Office Manager event is being held. If one shows up late for the event one cannot get credit for the [email protected] event AT ALL, because trainings must be attended from start to finish. There is no such thing as partial credit. It is all or nothing. Debbie Conner, MSW The social work profession is not that strict and social workers have far more flex- Bookkeeper ibility in what they can attend and what they can count as continuing education. But many social workers have had trouble grasping some of the concepts that are 919/828-9650 l 800/280-6207 common place for other professions. Some social workers think that if they pay for an event, they should get credit for the event even if they were only in attendance www.naswnc.org for part of the time. Registering and paying for an event buys one a seat at the event. It is then up to the attendee to show up and be there. If one shows up for the entire time then credit reflecting such is provided. If one shows up only for a few hours, that is what they get credit for. The payment and registration bought the right to be there all day, not the right to get CE credit for the entire day if one Advertise in isn’t there. the Newsletter Some social workers also struggle with the concept of being ok with not attending Reach over 4,000 Social Workers in an entire event and then taking the ethical responsibility of adjusting (or having North Carolina! it done for them) their CE certificate. I attended a Guardianship conference about The NASW-NC Newsletter is sent free 3 years ago and during the long lunch break I went up to my room to lie down as of charge to NASW Members. I was not feeling well. I fell asleep and didn’t wake up until late afternoon. I knew I had missed sessions. It meant that I would need to adjust the hours that I could Display Ad Rates get credit for and I was just going to need to accept that and be ok with that. For many of us who are really busy, going to a conference is often not just about CE but Submitted in camera ready form: about getting away. If one needs a break and skips part of the afternoon to rest and Full page $300 rejuvenate that is ok and that’s what you need. It counts towards your own care of Half page $225 yourself, but it doesn’t count as CE credit. Quarter page $150 Continuing Education and certificates of attendance are supposed to mean some- Classified Ad Rates thing and be valid. Certificates are supposed to provide an accurate representation of what one actually attended and giving those certificates out reflects on an orga- Classifieds rates are $65 nizations credibility and professionalism. Understanding this dynamic and being (up to 100 words). true reflects on the individual’s integrity and professionalism. l Acceptance for advertising does not imply endorsement by the NASW. Opinions expressed in the NASW- NC Newsletter should not be considered as being endorsed by NASW. 4 August / September / October 2013 XXXVII No. 3 The North Carolina Social Worker Newsletter Membership Member Spotlight Renae Lockhart, MSW By Lauren Absher, MSW

encounter daily. Rather than identifying with social work or law enforcement exclusively, she states, “I speak social work and I speak cop—I’m advocating for both, which can be difficult, but we’re all working together and share a common cause of working to help everyone and make things better.” In an effort to bridge the gap between the two fields Renae provides supervision for BSW interns during their placement at the Raleigh Police Department. “I’m not around social workers everyday. I do social work in my own world and I want to stay connected. NASW-NC provides that.”

Renae is also a wife, mother of two, and an entrepreneur of Aknew Solution where she independently provides domestic violence education through presentations to the public, individuals, and businesses. In her spare time, Renae is preparing to participate in the North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics, a yearly event designed to raise funds so individuals can attend and compete in the Special Olympics. Renae has been an active volunteer with the Special Olympics since childhood and Current Position this October, Renae plans to participate in Over the Edge, MSW, Police Officer, Criminal Justice/Law Instructor with an activity under the umbrella of the Torch Run, where she the Raleigh Police Department will be repelling off the Wells Fargo building in downtown Raleigh, if she is able to meet her fundraising goal for the Why Renae is a member of NASW-NC: Special Olympics. “I’ve been a member since undergraduate school. NASW- Please join NASW-NC as we support and recognize Renae NC offers great connections. I’m not around social workers Lockhart as an outstanding representation of our profes- everyday—I do social work in my own world and I want to sion. stay connected. NASW-NC provides that.” If you would like to support Renae in her fundraising ef- After receiving her BSW from North Carolina State Univer- forts, please visit: www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/Re- sity in 2002, Renae immediately transitioned to a position naeLockhart/oteraleigh or contact her at Renae.Lockhart@ with the Raleigh Police Department where she has been raleighnc.gov l working for the past ten years. A 2011 MSW graduate from North Carolina State University, Renae spends much of her time training law enforcement officers regarding domestic violence response, how to best work with survivors of I didn’t get that! domestic violence, and how to best serve special populations in the field. According to Renae, police officers undergo at NASW-NC works hard to keep our members least six months of classroom training in such issues before informed of the latest news impacting the profession, they are able to patrol. Sworn personnel also receive continued training on domestic violence response and Renae what is happening around the state, and resources infuses training with her social work values and perspec- to make your professional life a little easier. tive, serving as an advocate for the field while educating Are you getting this information? We send bi-weekly fellow officers on how to interact and work with the populations social work serves. enewSWires and quarterly newsletters to your email address. We post on the NASW-NC blog, Facebook Believed to be the only officer in the department with a social work background, Renae continuously draws on her page and we even tweet. social work skills of interviewing, empathy, and meeting Still not getting our information? Contact the NASW- people where they are. She recognizes that social work is a NC office to see how we can best inform you about perfect fit for the criminal justice field because officers are regularly “dealing with people in crisis” or are in situations your membership benefits. where, “sometimes [people] just need to vent,” and social work, with its person-centered focus, helps her and her 800-280-6207 fellow officers best meet the needs of the populations they XXXVII No. 3 The North Carolina Social Worker Newsletter August / September / October 2013 5 Membership Welcome New Members he North Carolina Chapter of NASW would like to welcome the following new members who joined during the months of April, May, June and July! They have chosen to support their profession and advocate for social work values by Tjoining NASW. We hope that, as new members, you will consider sharing your experiences and perspectives and take an active role with the Association by joining a committee, attending a Board meeting, or participating in a Local Program Unit. Coastal District (A) Iesha Fitts Margaret Evans Western District (E) Suzanne Hansen Samantha Barbour Deirdre Ford Paula Evans Ellen Banks Anthony Hansley Colin Bergeson Samirah Furbee Mette Finn Nathan Boyett Tyshea Harris Melanie Blakeney Laura Garlock Jennifer House Patricia Bryant-Renfro Jonathan Hause Nick Brown Melinda Gibson Brooke Joyce Amy Burton Elise Howard-Luce Linda Brumsey-Moore Lucretia Greaux Rachelle Lilly Adrienne Buston Dominic James Brittany Cain Jennifer Jackson Jessica Marshall Jordyn Cowperthwaite Sasha Johnson Joanna Clark Tianna Johnson LaQuisha McCaffity Vanessa Crisp Kristin Jones Yolanda Davis Mary Key Elizabeth Meadows Autumn Edmiston Emily Jones Tanya DeLeon Abigail Koon Dara Payne Tabbatha Garland Kathryn Judy Michelle Dixon Catharine Landrigan Emily Peterson Kati Hamm Jason Kahlenbeck Samantha Gabriele Shelita Lee Dangela Pierce Samuel Hensley Kristine Keith Mandy Harris Lauren Locklear Theresa Scarborough Gordon Heuer Jennifer Kenney Chelsea Henson Pascale Mackey Karen Townsend Ali Kliegman Tymesha Lamison Candra Hill Erin Magnus Rebecca Odom Rebecca Larson Rebecca Maher South Piedmont Shannon Parrott Charles Lee Vanessa Hopkins District (D) Katharine Hug Mary Mahoney Gabriel Presnell Tonia Locklear Caroline Jones Jessica Massey Khalidah Akbar John Pruett Oveda Lytle Tamyra Jovel Kimberly Matson Jennifer Boa Rebecca Stares Megan Markley Edward Land Angel McCowan Heather Brown Meg Trowbridge Anna Marie Marks Lauren Nobles Rex Mercer Miya Buford Shayna Unger Alison Maultsby Ashley Robinson Bernard Mitchell Margaret Camp Mary Wilde Kamisha Maxwell Angelis Rodriguez Jeannine Moga Deborah Clark Debbie Wood Nicholas Mazur Laurie Moses Lemuelle Claud Brittany McGowan Mark Ruffalo South Central District (F) Susan Salter Shani Nelson Chantal Collette Karen McLeod Jacqueline Newton Courtney Cooper Laura Acosta Amber Medlin April Savage Lindsay Allen Petheria Turner Misty Oaks Marley Crump Jamie Melvin Leah Parrish Sharon Davis Monique Allen Lori Michell Effie Williams Analise Anderson Donna Wilson Lindsey Persinger Barbara Dilworth Lauren Moore Shareljia Peterson Anita Ford Erin Ashton Jorge Morales Kathryn Winn Bryan Ayers Lisa Wolfe Jerri Pitre Veronie Green Felicia Morrison Iyona Robinson Regina Griffith Haley Boahn Elissa Morrow Delia Boone Central District (B) Connie Rose Cassie Hatch Crystle Murphy Josie Sawyer Nilfia Hazel Kennie Boyd Brandy Odenwelder Erum Agha Jalen Small Molly Hendery Vicki Britton Amanda Pintos Krystle Allen Peaches Smith Allison Henning Janey Brown Lolita Purdy Tanisha Bagley Lorlita Spann Karla Hutchison Bonnie Bunders Pamela Randon Tomesia Barnes Tipfanie Suitte Tabitha Jackson Melinda Carlson Cassandra Ray Sara Bearden Susan Tapp Emily Jamison Bridget Chavis La Voncia Regan Kathleen Bell Jennifer Thompson Chianti Johnson Cassandria Darrow Sarah Rohrman Erin Bergstrom Kim Tyler Elisha LaMar Heavenly Dawson Jennifer Roofner Tameka Bridges Erica Vann Virginia Link Alicia DeWispelaere Kristy Shafor Stephanie Briggs Shaheem Ward Susan McNamara Renata Dojcinovska Smith Krista Shaw Kerry Brodziak Lunday Watkins Sara Milbourne Nicole Dozier Lynda Shogan Tinyca Bryan Catherine Waugh Joseph Minaya Samantha Dunn Theresa Shultz Aryano Bush Natalie Whittaker Kristina Odom Whitney Eason Laura Sipes Carrie Collins Lora Williams Rici Reid Sarrah Edwards-Roberts Kimberly Smith Stephanie Crosland Mary Yarborough Allison Riley Sherika Elliott Mary Smithe Tiffany Deans Rachel Zarcone Christina Sit Heather Erdody Tifini Steif Murray Dees Amy Siverd Melissa Esquilin Emily Turner Reyonna Demory Piedmont District (C) Tracy Smith Anna Ferris Nikki Walker Alissa Earley La Shonda Sparks Leah Filomena Cindy Williams Shayla Evans Elizabeth Caccamo Jessica Tilmann Jill Gajewski Kim Winn Kiara Everett Rachel Catron-Felts Alicia Towler Jacqueline Gray Felisha Wood Grace Farmer Jessica Costigliola Rosa Guerrero Katie Crouch Verneshia White Megan Yeager Caitlin Hale Jenna Young 6 August / September / October 2013 XXXVII No. 3 The North Carolina Social Worker Newsletter Legislative Update 2013 Legislative Session Lobbying for the Social Work Profession By Kay Paksoy, BSW Director of Advocacy, Policy and Legislation

For a list of the laws that passed in 2013 and what is eligible for the 2014 short session pertaining to social work and our clients, check out Current Legislation under the Government Relations section of the NASW-NC website. www.naswnc.org

2013 Legislative Session continued from Page 1 •• North Carolina 2013-2015 Budget: NASW-NC was horrific cuts were made to public education, legislators re- effective in blocking the prior authorization of ALL mental pealed the Racial Justice Act and revamped the tax system health medication as originally proposed in the budget. to further benefit top earners. Prior authorization will now only apply to ADHD/ADD medication for youth under 18. Undoubtedly, social workers were hit hard this session. More social work positions were slashed, funding was You Made a Difference! cut and more policies and regulations were constructed. Regardless of these poor policy decisions, we must look Social work professionals truly made the difference this forward to the bills that will or will not become law due in session. YOU showed up! part to NASW-NC’s advocacy efforts: Social workers were present at EVERY Moral Monday, many even getting arrested for the cause. •• Senate Bill 208, Effective Operation of the 1915 (b)/ (c) Waiver: NASW-NC advocated for better treatment Social workers attended legislative committee meetings of Licensed Independent Practitioners under the 1915 and session debates. (b)/(c) waiver. This law will give the Secretary of DHHS Social workers showed up by the hundreds for Social more control over financial records and management of Work Lobby Day in March. LME/MCOs and directs for timely payment of providers. Social workers made numerous contacts with their •• Senate Bill 137, Prohibit Co-pay Waiver/Medicaid legislators and the Governor throughout session. Provider: NASW-NC blocked this bill from pertaining to LCSWs. This legislation is a Medicaid Fraud provision that YOU listened to our weekly updates, YOU took action any provider who does not collect a Medicaid copay would and YOU fulfilled your NASW Code of Ethics. be committing fraud. It now only applies to pharmacies. This is why the social work profession was successful this •• House Bill 683, Safe Harbor/Human Trafficking: session. Thank you. Updated our prostitution laws to better treat minors and Now that session is over, how can you continue to advocate? persons with I/DD as the victims they are when exploited Stay in touch with your elected officials. How have the and creates a safe harbor for human trafficking victims. changes they made to laws in the state impacted you? Invite •• House Bill 725, Young Offenders Rehabilitation them to your agency, school, or to a special presentation Act: Raise the Age was made eligible for short session on regarding your area of practice. the very last day of session. In almost ten years, this is the Lastly, stay in touch with your professional association. Let closest we’ve come to securing a better future for our 16 us know how we can continue to serve and advocate for and 17 year olds. YOU. •• House Bill 498, Mandate Autism Health Insurance Sign up for Capwiz Advocacy Action Alerts and receive Coverage: NASW-NC was able to get LCSWs included as advocacy news as it happens! reimbursable providers. Though this legislation did not pass, it is eligible for short session and NASW-NC will If you have questions or would like to get involved with continue to advocate for this coverage. the advocacy efforts of NASW-NC contact Kay Paksoy, Director of Advocacy, Policy and Legislation at advocacy@ •• North Carolina 2013-2015 Budget: NASW-NC naswnc.org l helped to secure grant funding for school social workers in school districts in need as part of the Safe Schools Act in the budget. Read the latest Advocacy Updates on the NASW-NC Blog: ncsocialwork.org XXXVII No. 3 The North Carolina Social Worker Newsletter August / September / October 2013 7 Legislative Update

Moral Mondays continued from Page 1 900,000; decline Medicaid coverage for 500,000; end federal unemployment benefits for 170,000 in a state with the country’s fifth- highest jobless rate; cut pre-K for 30,000 kids while shifting $90 million from public education to voucher schools; slash taxes for the top 5 percent while raising taxes on the bottom 95 percent; allow for guns to be purchased without a background check and carried in parks, playgrounds, restaurants and bars; ax public financing of ju- dicial races; and prohibit death row inmates from challenging racially discriminatory verdicts. The legislation that was passed into law this year has a dramatically negative effect on the popu- I wanted to remind myself why social workers are here and lations social workers serve. why this profession matters and I think Moral Monday is I spoke with NASW-NC member Joanne Caye, MSW part of that. I have seen several of our social work folks at about her participation in the Moral Monday movement. the protests but I want to see more. Joanne Caye is a current faculty member at the UNC Cha- Social workers do not have the option to not speak out about pel Hill School of Social Work and former NASW-NC Board this because the people we serve don’t have that voice. We Member. do. This is what social work is about. Why did you attend Moral Mondays? What should social workers do? I had heard a little bit about Moral Monday but my impetus 1. You must become informed. to go was from my neighbor who is a retired social worker. I You must understand the effect current and proposed legis- have now gone to 7 of them. This movememnt is important. lation on the individuals you serve as well as yourself. You My impression is, right now, there is not a tremendous don’t get to just sit back and just say “I don’t like politics.” sense of responsibility for people who are less well-off, for That is no longer an option because it is maiming people people who have mental illness, for people who have family you serve. 2,500 teaching assistants lost their jobs in this members who have special needs. My impression is that the administration and those are not people with high incomes. current legislature’s action is that if you are in some unfor- We are the only state in the United States that discontin- tunate situation whether that is unemployment, disability, ued unemployment. We must become informed. Even if you mental illness, below poverty level, somehow this falls to don’t want to step foot on Halifax Mall, you must become your responsibility, not mine. informed. This legislature reminds me of a line from Charles Dickens’ 2. Put your time where your values are. A Christmas Carol, “If they would rather die,” said Scrooge, Find a way to register people to vote, drive people to vote, “they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.” help people get their ID, and understand the new rules about how we can vote. Our profession requires this of us. Why do you think this movement is important for We have to think on a macro level as well as a micro level. It social workers? is part of our Code of Ethics. We are here because this legislation is extreme and hurts There will be Moral Monday gatherings in 13 locations terribly the people who cannot fight. It supports the people across the state to sustain the momentum. If you are not a who already have power. It’s hegemony. It requires those of person who feels comfortable going to gatherings, at least us with a voice and a willingness to be present to speak out find out what it is about! on behalf of those who need someone to speak out for them. This is what social workers are trained to do. This is just the beginning. I will keep running along with this train as long as I can. The First Amendment of the US Constitution says we have the right to peaceable assembly. Moral Mondays is emi- nently peaceable, nothing violent about it. All of this IS so- Over the next few months, the Moral Monday movement is cial work: engagement in a very respectful way that is clear expected to continue across North Carolina. Social workers about why we are there. should be visible and heard at every event to represent those who cannot speak up for themselves. Learn more about the This peaceable assembly is quintessentially what social movement in your area at www.naacpnc.org. l workers are supposed to do.

“[Social workers] are here because this legislation is extreme and hurts terribly the people who cannot fight. ”- Joanne Caye, MSW 8 August / September / October 2013 XXXVII No. 3 The North Carolina Social Worker Newsletter Professional Development Member Led Continuing Education Share your social work expertise By Hope Venetta, Director of Professional Development ASW-NC is grateful to have active members who are critical in making our NContinuing Education efforts possible. Continuing Education Committee Peer Review Board The purpose of the committee is to ad- Because NASW-NC champions the pro- vise the Director of Professional Devel- fessional development of social work- opment on issues pertaining to policies ers, the chapter has developed a peer and procedures regarding the Associa- review board in order to review courses tion’s CE offerings. The Committee also submitted by organizations applying to selects content for all NASW-NC major the Continuing Education Approval/ continuing education conferences. Endorsement Programs. As a team of professionals across the Courses that receive the NASW-NC ap- scope of social work practice, the Con- proval/endorsement will be sure to be tinuing Education Committee is vital sound, relevant, and appropriate CE NASW-NC in shaping the professionalism and opportunities for social workers. knowledge base of social workers in To be considered for the peer review North Carolina. The Continuing Educa- board, one must be a current NASW- Conferences tion Committee receives its continued NC member, hold a graduate degree in charge from the NASW-NC Board of Social Work and have two years of post- Directors. LCSW clinical experience. October 26, 2013 Any NASW-NC member may volunteer LCSW Exam Prep Session to serve on the committee with no term Current Peer Review Board Raleigh, NC limit – student members and BSWs are Members: encouraged to apply. Marilyn Ghezzi Current Committee Members: Karen Koch November 21-23, 2013 Jessica Sawyer Elizabeth Burgess Annual Fall Conference Danielle Coleman If you are interested in serving on either Asheville, NC Karen Koch the Continuing Education Committee Elaine Turk Nell or the Peer Review Board, please con- Felicia Parker-Rodgers tact Hope Venetta at hope@naswnc. March 7, 2014 Jessica Sawyer org. l Ethics Conference Chris Sites Raleigh, NC

Spring 2014 LCSW Exam Prep Session

May 5-7, 2014 Clinical Social Work Institute Wrightsville Beach, NC

June 19-21, 2014 Clinical Supervision Certificate Training New Bern, NC

This service offers a wide variety of online courses on clinical and ethics topics. You will www.naswnc.org find a variety of alternative learning formats for your continuing education needs, including: self-study programs, audio workshops available for download, tapes video presentations, and live online webinars. These courses are developed with the social worker in mind. The primary focus is to further develop the social worker’s professional skills. XXXVII No. 3 The North Carolina Social Worker Newsletter August / September / October 2013 9 Ethics Corner How to Speak with a Colleague Regarding

His/Her Professional Conduct By Ravita T. Omabu Okafor, MSW, LCSW; NASW-NC Ethics Committee Chair

who we have concerns, we might con- a report to a disciplinary authority. Ad- sider the following recommendations dressing concerns about professional from Lockheed Martin: conduct early will also help prevent 1. Ask Questions psychological injury to clients, col- a) Gather information in a non- leagues, ourselves, and family mem- threatening way. bers connected to all parties. b) Don’t assume you’re right. PLEASE NOTE: c) Probe for information rather Your NASW-NC Chapter Ethics Committee con- than arguing. tinues to offer Peer Ethical Consultation FREE to NASW-NC members. NASW-NC offers con- 2. Obtain Data sultation to assist its members in considering s professional social workers, we a) Use fact-based data to support options for ethical decision-making. Should you access this service, please understand that you are bound by the NASW Code of your position. are fully responsible for your actions regarding AEthics’ (2008) mandates to treat b) Don’t assume that the other your ethics question brought before NASW-NC colleagues with respect. The Code also person already knows and is staff and/or members of the NASW-NC Ethics requires us to address concerns regard- disregarding this data. Committee. We are not responsible for any con- sequences that occur as a result of your actions. ing incompetence, impairment, and c) Explain how your data leads to a Additional resources for Ethics Consultation: unethical conduct. Standards 2.09 (b), different outcome or conclusion. 2.10 (b), and 2.11 (b) advise us to “take •• NASW’s national Ethical Consultation Hotline 3. Talk to Others (1-800-742-4089, Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. action through appropriate channels a) Identify a network of people and Thursdays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m). established by employers, agencies, with whom you are comfort- •• You may also contact your malpractice NASW, licensing and regulatory bod- able. insurance carrier for ethical and legal ies, and other professional organiza- b) Look for those who have related consultation. If NASW Assurance Services tions.” Before taking such action, Stan- is your carrier, you may contact the Risk experience. Management Helpline at 855-385-2160. dards 2.01 (a) and (b), 2.10 (a), and 2.11 c) Be honest about your dilemma. (a) encourage us to: •• If your question has a legal component, you 4. Reframe the Issue may contact NASW’s national office attorneys 1. Treat colleagues with respect. (Carolyn Polowy or Sherri Morgan) at 800- a) Use neutral language. 742-4089. 2. Avoid unwarranted negative criti- b) Highlight a different perspec- cism of colleagues. tive. •• Since most complainants file ethical complaints with the North Carolina Social 3. Consult with that colleague when c) Present risks of the current Work Certification and Licensure Board, feasible and assist the colleague in course and suggest alternatives. consider reviewing the Social Work Practice Act and the Administrative Code found taking remedial action. To peruse the detailed application of at www.ncswboard.org to ensure your 4. Seek resolution by discussing their these techniques, view the one-page compliance. concerns with the colleague when document at lockheedmartin.com. •• To view the NASW Code of Ethics (2008) feasible and when such discussion online, visit www.socialworkers.org/pubs/ Let us maintain cordial, positive re- code/code.asp. is likely to be productive. lationships with our colleagues so we notice potential problems early and Email your consultation question to naswnceth- Given the delicate nature of such pro- [email protected] or leave a detailed, confidential posed discussions, how do we proceed? feel more comfortable sharing observa- voice mail message by calling 919-828-9650, ext. Lockheed Martin, while a global secu- tions about behavioral changes. Early 300 (for callers in the Raleigh area) or 800-280- intervention will likely avert egregious 6207 ext. 300. Your NASW Membership will be rity and aerospace company, offers eth- l ics awareness training. In their “Voic- ethical misconduct that would require verified. ing Our Values Techniques” article, they state: The key to voicing our values effectively to resolve ethical dilemmas or values conflicts is to recognize that such conflicts are not uncommon in the workplace. You can and should strategize how you might respond if faced with different types of ethical dilemmas or conflicts. By approach- ing conflicts in this manner, they become business problems that can be resolved by using an appropriate strategy, rather than emotional situations that you feel paralyzed to resolve. To help us approach colleagues with 10 August / September / October 2013 XXXVII No. 3 The North Carolina Social Worker Newsletter XXXVII No. 3 The North Carolina Social Worker Newsletter NASW-NC Chapter Updates Welcome to the 2013-2014 Board! he 2013-2014 NASW-NC Board of Directors has been elected and Tis ready to represent you! What does the Board do? The Board makes decisions to advance the profession in North Carolina. Students and clinicians comprise the Board to help the association advance the profession of social work. Learn more about the Board members and how to contact them and invite them to your organization or event to speak about the future of the social work profession in North Carolina. www.naswnc.org

NASW-NC Board of Directors Retreat & July Board Meeting By Kathy Boyd, ACSW, CMSW he NASW-NC Board of Directors met at Browns District Representatives of NASW-NC.” Motion made by Summit on July 26 and 27 for their annual Board Sabrina Southern with a 2nd by Alexia Whitley. Motion Tretreat and Board meeting. During the Board retreat carried. Board members held a lengthy discussion about continuing “I move that we appoint Gloria Cook as the CNLI Chair education requirements for those who are certified or for the remainder of the term ending June 30, 2014.” licensed and how NASW-NC CE certificates are given out. Motion made by Georgianna Mack with a 2nd by Felissa Board members concluded that while NASW-NC does Ferrell. Motion carried. not want to be in a position of policing attendance at our conferences in the same way that other organizations do, “I move to appoint Natalie Ames and Martha Sue Shankle our certificates of attendance must have integrity and to the Ethics Committee.” Motion made by Jack register be accurate. NASW-NC Staff will continue to develop with a 2nd by Dori Wooten. Motion carried. processes that ensure the accuracy of attendance at NASW- “I move to appoint Jessica Holton as a Delegate to the NC conferences. NASW Delegate Assembly for 2014.” Motion made by A lengthy discussion was also held regarding appointments Rebecca Croft with a 2nd by Mary Stephens. Motion to the NCSWC&L Board with a focus on how appointments carried. are made, the ability of those within the profession to be “I move to go into closed session.” Motion made by Jessica able to gain appointment to the Board and the “openness” Jurek with a 2nd by Tanisha James. Motion carried. of the process. Board members instructed Chapter Director Kathy Boyd to follow up by meeting with the NCSWC&L “I move to come out of closed session.” Motion made by Board. Nancy May with a 2nd by Tanisha James. Motion carried. Board members also discussed how best to support and “I move to adopt the current attendance policy from strengthen our many Local Program Units by assisting with ‘member misses two meetings in a row’ to ‘member misses presentation ideas and finding presenters. two meetings.’” Motion made by Jessica Holton with a 2nd by Georgianna Mack. Motion carried. The Board meeting segment of the retreat was held on the 27 and the following actions were taken; In addition to the above actions Board members discussed the new International District and were excited about the “I move to accept the May 18, 2013 minutes.” Motion made possibilities of having new international members joining by Felissa Ferrell with a 2nd by Jamillah Bynum. Motion us. Board members also set Board meeting dates for the carried. following year, reviewed their responsibilities of networking “I move that we approve the June 26, 2013 phone with fellow social workers in between Board meetings and conference meeting minutes.” Motion made by Judy LeRoy set tentative topics for upcoming Board meetings. Robinson with a 2nd by Georgianna Mack. Motion carried. All remaining Board meetings for the 2013-2014 year will “I move to accept the balance sheet as of June 30, 2013.” be held in the Chapter office in Raleigh: September 28, Motion made by Jack Register with a 2nd by Felissa Ferrell. December 7, January 25, March 22 and May 31. All Board Motion carried. meetings are open to the public and those wishing to attend as a guest should contact Chapter Director Kathy Boyd at “I move to approve Wanda Rincover to a two year term l and Jayne Hart for a one year term for the International [email protected]. The North Carolina Social Worker Newsletter XXXVII No. 3 August / September / October 2013 11 NASW-NC Chapter Updates NASW-NC Member Elected to National Board of Directors Drew Pledger, MSW, LCSW, ACSW rew Pledger, LCSW, ACSW, BCD has been elected to represent Region V (Delaware, Mary- Dland, Washington DC, Virginia, and North Carolina) on the National Association of Social Workers Board of Directors. Drew will serve a two year term that began on July 1. Drew is currently a school social worker responsible for coordinating mental health services for Wake County Schools. Mr. Pledger has prior experience in foster care, juvenile justice, and mental health. He received his MSW from the University of North Carolina and a MS in Reha- bilitation Counseling from East Carolina University. Drew served on the NASW North Carolina Chapter’s legislative committee and he is currently a Delegate for the chapter. Drew was a founding member and Board Member of the National Clinical Social Work Association. He has been President of the North Carolina Society of Clinical Social Work (NCSCSW) and has also served on the Governor’s Crime Commission. He is the recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award by the Governor for service to the state and was also recognized as the Clinical Social Worker of the Year by NCSCSW. l

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Dedicated to the Practice of Social Work, its Professionals and Organizations 12 August / September / October 2013 XXXVII No. 3 The North Carolina Social Worker Newsletter XXXVII No. 3 The North Carolina Social Worker Newsletter Student Update Toby Brown Award Winner Dana Cronkhite, BSW By Lauren Absher, MSW very year, NASW-NC awards the Toby Brown Award to a Bachelor of Social Work Student in North Caroli- Ena who best reflects and represents the ethics, values, and passion in the field of social work through exemplary performance in social work coursework, field placement, student social work associations, and community organizations. This year, NASW-NC is pleased to announce Dana Chronkite as the 2013 recipient of the Award which hon- ors the memory of Toby Brown, a well regarded Assistant Professor of Social Work at North Carolina State University who died in 1995. Dana graduated from the BSW program at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Onslow Extension Site in May 2013 and also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Crimi- nal Justice with a minor in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. After working for several years in business, Dana transitioned to pursuing a social work degree in an effort to ful- fill her passion of serving those around her. This passion is evident not only in her curricular work, but also in the Photo by Don Bryan, Jacksonville Daily News activities she engaged in as President of the UNC-W Onslow Extension Site Student Social Work Organization, which is For Dana, this is not a fleeting passion, rather, it is one she awaiting approval to become formally recognized as a UNC- hopes to translate into a rewarding career, whereupon grad- W student organization. The group is deeply involved in the uation she plans to begin pursuit of a Master of Social Work community through volunteer efforts like assisting in beach degree and eventually become a Licensed Clinical Social clean-ups and visiting Veterans who live in local nursing Worker, providing therapeutic services to members of the homes. armed forces. Congratulations, Dana! Inspired by the resiliency of the service men and women in her Jacksonville Community, including her husband, who To learn more about the NASW-NC Toby Brown Award or to is a Marine, Dana has completed an internship at a mental donate to the Award fund, please visit www.naswnc.org. l health clinic that provides services to active duty Marines and Sailors at Camp Lejeune. Passionate about assisting those who have “invisible wounds,” Dana has been able to provide individual counseling in addition to co-facilitating a weekly group to deliver appropriate care to individuals who LCSW Exam Preparatory Session have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

NASW Credentials Received! Congratulations to the following NASW members who received National professional credentials through NASW April through July 2013! Catina Burkett, LCSW, ACSW ACSW Certification Mary C. Lyle, LCSW, ACHP-SW Advanced Certified Hospice & Palliative Social Worker Tracy Rolile Hamilton, ACSW ACSW Certification Jenny A. Rosetti, ACSW October 26, 2013 ACSW Certification McKimmon Center Learn more about NASW Credentials and how they can Raleigh, NC benefit your social work career at socialworkers.org. www.naswnc.org The North Carolina Social Worker Newsletter XXXVII No. 3 August / September / October 2013 13

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