Volume 6, 2018

supporting, promoting, & advocating for professional * *social work practice & the social work profession

Education, Advocacy, & Celebration the Focus of the 2018 Legislative Education & Advocacy Day 7 NASW Endorsed Candidates Do Well On Election Night 11 Algeria Wilson Named NASW-’s Director of Public Policy 14

741 N. Cedar St., Suite 100, Lansing, MI 48906 (800.292.7871) (517.487.1548) www.nasw-michigan.org Chapter Board of Directors Chapter Office President Maxine Thome, PhD, LMSW, ACSW, MPH Ext. 14 Kevin Holzinger, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC Executive Director [email protected] [email protected] Vice President of Social Policy Duane Breijak, LMSW -Macro Ext. 15 Edward D’Angelo, LMSW Director of Member Services & Development [email protected] [email protected] Algeria Wilson, BSW Ext. 11 Vice President of Finance & Budgeting –Elect Director of Public Policy Gabrielle D’Angelo, MSW [email protected] [email protected] Tricia McCarthy Ext. 16 Secretary Office & Events Manager Jennifer Strange, LMSW, CAADC [email protected] [email protected] Robin Simpson, RSST Ext. 17 Member at Large Manager of Continuing Education Collaborative [email protected] Sean Stallworth www.socialworkcec.com [email protected] Megan Farnsworth Ext. 10 Region I Representatives Administrative Assistant Judith Krause, LMSW [email protected] [email protected] Caleb Cooley Shelley Ovink, ACSW, LMSW Design & Layout [email protected] NASW-Michigan Chapter Office Region II Representative 741 N. Cedar Street, Suite 100 Toni Hernalsteen, LMSW Lansing, MI 48906 [email protected] www.nasw-michigan.org [email protected] Region III Representative Phone: 517.487.1548 Lindsey DeRousse, LMSW, BS, CDP Fax: 517.487.0675 [email protected] Front cover flag image created by 4vector.com Region IV Representative Pages 7-8 fireworks image created by Freepik.com Robert Lathers, MSW, LMSW [email protected] Region V Representative What's inside ... Richard Osburn, LMSW, LMFT, DCSW * [email protected] Second Michigan Museum Region VI Representative Education Series to Begin in 2019 13 Mary Skene, LLMSW, AASW [email protected] Region VII Representative Student Leaders Gather to Set Ronnie Tyson, LMSW 17 [email protected] Year-Long Advocacy Goals Region VIII Representative Abby Segal, LMSW, LCSW, MJLS Personal Relationships & Ethical [email protected] 18 Region IX Representative Issues Marian Tripplett, LMSW [email protected] Region X Representative Typical Flow of Reimbursement Ellen Craine, JD, LMSW, ACSW, INHC for Mental Health Services 23 [email protected] Region XI Representative Sara Bazydlo, LMSW, CAADC Questions about your state license? [email protected] Contact the Department of Community Health Bureau of BSW Student Representative Health Professions, at 517.335.0918, [email protected] or Alexander Barich www.michigan.gov/healthlicense. [email protected] Questions about continuing education requirements or how to become a continuing MSW Student Representative education provider? Erik Fuller Visit www.socialworkcec.com or Contact Robin Simpson at [email protected] 517.487.1548 Ext.17, [email protected]. 1 www.nasw-michigan.org Regional Programming

Region 1 - Upper Peninsula Thank you to Duane Wilson LMSW, Director of Juvenile Services, Marquette County Juvenile Court for presenting at our November Region 1 meeting on “Connecting with Men of Poverty - An Ethical Issue”. Our Region 1 Representative, Judy Krause, also presented the NASW-Michigan December Lunch and Learn webinar on “The Link with Trauma and Pain,” giving NASW members the opportunity to receive 1 free pain management continuing education credit. Region 2 - Northwest Lower Michigan NASW members are invited to our January 8th free Lunch and Learn webinar on “Creating Survivor-Focused and Inclusive Prevention Programs”. This workshop will be presented by Kelly Schweda, M.A., Director of the Title IX Prevention, Outreach and Education Department at Michigan State University. Register today at www.nasw-michigan.org/event. 1 CE will be available. Region 3 - Northeast Lower Michigan Thank you to all of the social workers who came out to our Region 3 gathering on Veterans Day at BJ’s Restaurant in Gaylord. To help organize future regional events, reach out to Lindsey DeRousse at [email protected]. Region 4 - Western Michigan NASW Research Library features info on Environmental Justice and members have unlimited access to more than 25 international databases with thousands of documents from leading research institutions, think tanks & advocacy groups. Access this benefit at https://buff.ly/2B2WkGn. Region 5 - Central Michigan Region 5 has been busy this fall, with workshops in October on the NASW Code of Ethics, in November on the challenges of being a rural social worker, and ending with our December networking event at Coffee Chaos in Midland. Region 5 is working on a collaboration with Central Michigan University social work students to develop a workshop in Mt. Pleasant area in the new year, and in March there will be a social get-together at Frick’s Bar and Grill in Midland. For more information or to get involved contact Richard Osburn at rcoz1@ sysmotech.net. Region 6 - Ingham, Eaton, Livingston, Clinton, & Shiawassee Counties The Human Animal Bond Work Group continues to meet in Lansing at the NASW Michigan office on the second Wednesday of each month. In November, group participated in a first multi-chapter collaborative meeting to talk about. Additionally, this group hosted a presentation is December on “Integrating Animals into Practice: How to Talk to Your Agency.” Thank you to NASW member Kelsey DiPirro for sharing your expertise. Region 7 - Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties Have you joined the Region 7 Facebook page yet? Get connected today at www.facebook.com/groups/michiganregion7. Region 8 - Oakland & Macomb Counties Region 8 held a “Star Powers: Helping Kids with Special Needs Bloom through Reading” event on December 13 with author and children’s advocate, Lisa Rose. Additionally, Region 8 is planning several events for the upcoming year including a hospice presentation, a movie outing, and a PhD educator will be speaking about gifted children. If you would like to help plan or present at a future meeting, please email Abby Segal at [email protected]. Region 9 - Southwest Michigan Save the Date: The 2019 NASW-Michigan Annual Conference is coming to Region 9 on September 26-28, 2019 at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. Be on the lookout in the coming weeks for a request for proposals (RFP) and additional information about the conference. If you would like to suggestion workshop topics, please fill out the short survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XK59DBP. Region 10 - Jackson, Washtenaw, Monroe, Lenawee, & Hillsdale Counties Region 10 has been full of events this fall, many in Ann Arbor and at the University of Michigan. In early November there was a two day in-depth training: “Working Effectively with Formerly Incarcerated People: Understanding Trauma and Addressing Barriers” in Ann Arbor presented by NASW-Michigan and the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency. Early in December, Region 10 hosted a workkshop on self-care skills at the Ann Arbor Library. Save the date now for a Region 10 human trafficking seminar (1.5 free CEs for members) on January 20th at Pittsfield Branch - Ann Arbor District Library. More information atwww.nasw-michigan.org . Region 11 - Wayne County The Museum Series is back! Beginning in February 2019, the Museum Series will feature a different museum each month. We welcome students, NASW members, and future members of NASW to the Arab American National Museum, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, and the Detroit Historical Museum. The Museum Series aims to explore and celebrate Detroit’s history and cultural, ethnic, and racial diversity. This Series is comprised of docent-led museum tours, speakers, and presentations; CE credits will be available.. www.nasw-michigan.org 2 Update from the NASW-Michigan Board President

My Fellow NASW-Michigan Members & Future Members, I am pleased to report that the Board of Directors has been working diligently to represent you and our professional values in all that we do. Just to recap what’s been going on in support of our vision, here is a list of exciting updates:

1. An annual conference committee has been formed and has already secured a venue for the 2019 Annual Conference! The conference will be held at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center from September 26-28, 2019.

2. All of our regional and student representatives have committed to the development of a strategic plan that promotes engagement and enhances value within their areas of representation. Many events have already taken place and more are on the horizon. Please check out the website or contact your board representative for more information about what will be offered near you. We look forward to meeting you for the first time, or seeing familiar friends!

3. Board meeting minutes are now published on the NASW-Michigan website (www.nasw-michigan.org). Check out what we’re doing and give us feedback by visiting our site. We welcome any communication and will strive to support any social work related issue that is important to you. Additionally, all of our meetings are open to members, so feel free to join us at a future meeting.

4. We completed orientation for our new board in September and held our second board meeting on December 8th. I am honored to work with such a diverse and talented group of individuals. Now that our board is more diverse, we can more accurately represent the makeup of our members.

Additionally, things like Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD) and a successful Get Out The Vote (GOTV) campaign for the November election are things to be celebrated. However, we will end this year knowing that engagement continues to be the thread that will sew our successes of the future. Thank you social workers, for your commitment to action.

I can’t wait to see the amazing things that are to come as a result in 2019!

Very Respectfully, Kevin Holzinger, LMSW, ACSW Board President NASW-Michigan Chapter

3 www.nasw-michigan.org What NASW is Up To...

NASW Risk Retention Group Rated Among President/ Chair, NASW Insurance Company, Inc. Highest in the Nation “Contributing to the RRG’s capabilities to offer Frederick, Maryland – October 2018—NASW valuable insurance coverage, service second to Risk Retention Group, Inc. (NASW RRG) and its none to policyholders, risk management tools reinsurance captive company, NASW Insurance and relevant professional resources supporting Company (NASWIC), are pleased to announce all social workers personally and professionally.” that they have, once again, been rated among To read more about the Risk Retention Group, the highest in the nation by the world’s largest, visit www.naswrrg.org. most authoritative and longest established company devoted to issuing financial strength ratings to insurance organizations. A.M. Best Company, the world’s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating source, announced it has reaffirmed the financial strength rating for these companies as ‘Excellent’ (A-) with a stable outlook. “The NASW RRG attributes its success to our commitment to long-term stability, growth and strong business model” said Joseph T. Monahan, JD, ACSW, Board Chair/President, NASW Risk Retention Group. A.M. Best Company cited balance sheet strength, categorized as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, and niche market expertise in professional liability Conference Tackles Tough Issues of Faith insurance designed specifically for the social and Social Work Practice work profession. “As a leader in offering professional liability insurance to the social On October 12, 2018, Michigan social workers work community, we work closely with social gathered at the Hannah Community Center in work professionals to design and deliver East Lansing to have an important discussion comprehensive insurance coverage while regarding faith and social work. This conference maintaining proper pricing and reserves.” said aimed to give social workers a space to learn, Tony Benedetto, CEO, NASW Risk Retention discuss, and explore how issues of faith impact Group. our practice, and to unpack some difficult conversations in the field in micro, mezzo, and The NASW RRG, created and overseen by social macro levels. workers, offers high quality liability products with very attractive benefits designed to meet Research indicates that not only does the the specific needs of the social work profession inclusion of religion and spirituality have the at competitive pricing for the value. Unlike potential to enhance health and mental health most insurance companies that focus mainly on outcomes, but clients prefer such integration creating profits, the NASW RRG and NASWIC’s in treatment. To this end, and considering that priority is to focus on what’s best for social social workers constitute 45 percent of clinically workers and the entire profession. These trained helping professionals, it is important for companies advocate for policyholders in ways the social work profession to clearly understand that make a real difference, like operating at what supports or hinders practitioners from significantly lower administrative costs than considering this sensitive area of clients’ lives. major competitors in order to keep premium The conference included four panels regarding down and customizing benefits to stay current Reconciling Faith and Social Work, What with the needs of the social work profession. Social Workers Need to Know About Faith “NASWIC continues to be a financially strong and Religion, Understanding How to Manage reinsurer,” said Paul S. D’Agostino, ACSW, LCSW, Boundaries, and Exploring How We Work

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Together. One participant reports that this Bonnie Holiday, Leona Mickles-Burns, Brian conversation “enhanced [their] perception of Philson, Scott Sanders, Fr. Fred Thelen, Maxine their belief system and opened [their] eyes to Thome, and Rabbi Michael Zimmerman. the misconceptions [they] have internalized” The NASW- Michigan Chapter plans to hold about various faiths and how we can integrate continuations of this important discussion and them into social work practice. updates will be posted on nasw-michigan.org Thank you to all of our panelists who spoke as they become available. at this event: Gary Anderson, Habib Hamidi,

Panelists Maxime Thome, Brian Philson, Scott Sanders, & Bonnie Holiday address the Faith & Social Work Practice crowd.

Need an Ethics Consultation? As a service to members, the Office of Ethics and Professional Review provides ethics consultations for current NASW members. Ethic consultations are a resource for members who are experiencing an ethical dilemma. We do not provide advice or tell members what to do. However, we do guide them through the Code and point them through the areas of the Code that address their concerns. We provide dialogue and considerations that allow members to make ethical decisions. We may also refer members to the appropriate areas if their questions do not appear to be related to ethics but are more related to legal issues or standards of practice.

Hours & Contact Info: (800) 638-8799 Tuesdays: 10:00am - 1:00pm (EST) ext.231 Thursdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm (EST) 5 www.nasw-michigan.org Welcome New NASW-Michigan Board Members!

Congratulations to the new social workers elected and appointed to the NASW-Michigan Chapter Board of Directors, all of whom took office on July 1, 2018. We look forward to having your leadership, experience and initiative guide the social work profession in Michigan forward. Thank you to all of the NASW-Michigan members who voted in this year’s election and to all of the candidates who sought office.

Vice President of Region 10 Policy Representative Edward I. D’Angelo, Ellen Craine, LMSW JD, LMSW, ACSW, INHC

Region 4 Region 11 Representative Representative Robert S. Lathers, Sara Bazydlo, MSW, LMSW LMSW, CAADC

Region 6 BSW Representative Representative Alexander Barich Mary Skene, (Eastern Michigan LMSW, AASW University)

Region 7 MSW Representative Representative Erik Fuller Ronnie Tyson, (Western Michigan LMSW University)

www.nasw-michigan.org 6 Education, Advocacy, & Celebration the Focus of the 2018 LEAD Conference

Where were nearly 800 Michigan social workers Michigan ended the day with an empowering on Novembers 1st? The Lansing Center was host address on how social workers can move beyond to the largest annual gathering of social workers just being allies, and instead help to build the in Michigan for the Legislative Education and immigrant movement through solidarity. Advocacy Day. This all-day event featured two Several videos of the 2018 Legislative Education and keynote addresses, more than 15 social justice Advocacy Day can be found on the NASW-Michigan related workshops, several award presentations, Youtube page (https://bit.ly/2QGQGUY). Save the and on-site advocacy in preparation for the date now for the 2019 LEAD conference, which will midterm election. be held Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Lansing Representative kicked off the Center in Lansing. morning with an inspiring keynote, highlighting her journey from social work student to state legislator and how to get things done through legislation, social activism, and community partnerships. Two social workers were celebrated with Chapter awards during the day. The Social Worker of the Year Award for 2018 was awarded to Thomas McNally, LMSW, CPC-r, SSW for his lifetime of dedication to modernizing the delivery of social work diagnostic, counseling and prevention services for numerous children, teens and young adults. “I cannot think of another mental Thomas McNally receives the 2018 Social Work health professional, who has done so much to of the Year Award in front of 800 colleagues advance the profession and is also so giving of himself to be more deserving of this award than Thom,” said Meg Moorhead, LLMSW in Thomas’s recommendation letter. “He is the consummate therapist, who headed up the clinical program of a recognized psychiatric hospital; he has built new schools in the inner city; he has been an urban school administrator and always a champion for those who need emotional support, safety and understanding. He makes a difference, then, now and always.” In a LEAD surprise, NASW-Michigan Executive Director presented Allan Wachendorfer, LMSW- Macro with the Whitney Young Jr. Award. Allan Outgoing NASW-Michigan Director of Public served for the last four years as the Director of Policy, Allan Wachendorfer, is awarded the Public Policy for NASW-Michigan, helping to prestigious Whitney Young Jr. Award guide the Association’s policy and advocacy agenda. Workshops for the day ranged in topics from understanding the opioid epidemic, to advocating for affordable housing, political social work, criminal justice reform, islamaphobia, human trafficking, preventing veteran suicide, and the intersection of social work and law enforcement. In a LEAD first, the afternoon workshop on social media and digital organizing was live-streamed on Facebook for individuals not able to attend the conference in person. Maria Ibarra-Frayre, LLMSW with We the People Representative Stephanie Chang tells her story of the intersection of social work and policy 7 www.nasw-michigan.org supporting, promoting, & advocating for professional * *social work practice & the social work profession

-Michigan Executive Director Maxine Thome welcomes the 2018 LEAD crowd

Maria Ibarra-Frayre, LLMSW inspires the audience to get involved in their communities

“I attended LEAD because I wanted to learn more about advocacy, as well as to reach other social workers in Michigan.” Katrina Fischer, MSW Candidate, University of Michigan

“I attended LEAD in 2017, and I came again because I love learning new information. Right now, I’m most interested in the issues of human trafficking and Black Lives Matter.” Esther Murray, BSW Candidate, Oakland University www.nasw-michigan.org 8 Christina Shannon & Heather Wise Receive the 2018 Student Leadership in Diversity Award

Each year NASW-Michigan has the privilege of was foundational to my education in macro awarding up to two exceptional students with social work and my decision to complete an the Student Leadership in Diversity Award. These MSW. Having had the opportunity to be part $500 scholarships recognize and promote leaders of the work NASW does on regional, state, and among social work students who are working national levels affirmed my commitment to be a on projects, research, or advocacy initiatives that NASW member for life.” promote diversity and social justice. Students should demonstrate outstanding leadership Why did you decide to go into the field of social qualities, have an above average academic work? record, and be working to promote the ideals “I had previously studied psychology and was of social work and our Code of Ethics. The 2018 very disappointed by the lack of attention to award winners have gone above and beyond issues of power and social justice within the fulfilling all of these requirements. On November field, so I chose to go back to school to pursue 1st, Christina Shannon and Heather Wise (unable a career in social work in hopes of contributing to attend) were honored in front of their peers to systemic change as an advocate for racial, and colleagues at the Legislative Education & gender, and economic justice.” Advocacy Day in Lansing. Christina Shannon is a BSW candidate at As a student and as a member of NASW, how Eastern Michigan University. We got the chance do you promote diversity and social justice? to talk to Christina at the 2018 LEAD Day. “I promote diversity, inclusion, and equity by Here are some of the questions we asked: using a framework of critical intersectionality and uplifting anti-oppressive practices within • Why did you decide to go into the field of my work as an adult ally in youth-led community social work? organizing initiatives for education and migration justice.” • As a student and as a member of NASW, how do you promote diversity and social justice? Do you have any advice for other students studying social work? • Do you have any advice for other students “Remember that you’re not in this process studying social work? alone, don’t be afraid to ask for help, and take advantage of the resources and support • How do you plan to use this scholarship to advance the mission and values of the social networks available to you. And when what you work profession? need isn’t accessible, advocate for yourself and connect with others to build the services and To watch the full interview, follow this link https:// resources that you (and others) need. And always www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzMq9BXOa_E prioritize a commitment to equity and social justice.” Heather Wise is a MSW candidate at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Though How do you plan to use this scholarship to Heather was unable to attend LEAD 2018, we advance the mission and values of the social were able to ask her a few questions (transcript work profession? below). “As a full time graduate student with unpaid Why are you a member of NASW? field work and a part time job, this scholarship is a blessing in helping me make ends meet “I joined NASW in 2015 after deciding to go back while I pursue a career in social work where I to school to complete my Bachelor's in Social can practice our professional values in pursuit Work. As an adult student returning to school, of building larger, stronger, and more just I saw great value in becoming a member of movements for change.” NASW so I could be part of a larger group of social workers committed to social justice, access continuing education trainings, and network Please join us in congratulating Christina and within my profession. My BSW internship was Heather! with NASW Ohio Chapter, and that experience

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Christina Shannon Heather Wise

Social Work Advanced By Your Support NASW-Michigan offers our community and professional partners a unique opportunity to assist in the advancement of the social work profession throughout the state. Social Work Advanced by Your Support (SWAYS) ensures the support, promotion, and advocacy for professional social work practice, social work students, and NASW-Michigan legislative efforts. We would like to send out a special thanks to our current SWAYS partner organizations: Gold Partners Flint Odyssey House (www.odysseyvillage.com)

Michigan Association of School Social Workers (masswmi.org)

Michigan State University School of Social Work (socialwork.msu.edu) Silver Partners NASW Assurance Services (naswassurance.org)

Organization of Latino Social Workers – Michigan Chapter (olasw.org) Bronze Partners Concerto Health (www.concertohealthcare.com)

University of Michigan School of Social Work (ssw.umich.edu)

University of Michigan-Flint Social Work Program (umflint.edu/socialwork)

Saginaw Valley State University Social Work Program (www.svsu.edu/socialwork)

If you are interesting in learning more about the SWAYS program or becoming a partner organizations visit nasw-michigan.org/?page=SWAYS or call the NASW-Michigan office at 517-487-1548. www.nasw-michigan.org 10 NASW Endorsed Candidates Do Well On Election Night

ten years. Proposal 18-2 is essentially an anti- gerrymandering proposal that creates new redistricting criteria, including geographically compact and contiguous districts of equal population, reflecting Michigan’s diverse population and communities of interest. The proposal will positively impact disenfranchised populations, strengthen democracy, and help give vulnerable populations a voice, leading to improved community services. Michigan proposal 18-3, or the Voting Policies in State Constitution Initiatives of 2018, will add 8 voting policies to the Michigan Constitution, including straight-ticket voting, automatic voter registration, same-day voter registration, and and prevailed on election night as Governor and Lt. Governor. no-excuse absentee voting. NASW supports efforts that improve and continuously develop The National Association of Social Workers - voter registration laws that make voting and Michigan Chapter (Michigan Political Action voter registration easier for social workers for Candidate Election - MPACE) is excited and our clients. Michigan proposal 18-3 will to announce that of the 34 candidates who expand voting opportunities, especially for received our endorsement for the 2018 election marginalized populations, allowing social work cycle, 25 won their elections. These candidates clients to better advocate for themselves and support NASW policy positions and will increase their communities. visibility for NASW in the process. The NASW also gains candidates’ recognition, improves Additionally, the National Association of Social Workers PACE previously endorsed Michigan connections with elected officials, advances NASW’s policy agenda, and builds respect for candidates running for United States Congress. NASW as a powerful and committed activist In the U.S. House of Representatives candidates, organization. Haley Stevens for District 11 and Debbie Dingell for District 12, both won their races in the In the State Executive Office, M-PACE-endorsed midterm election. MSW and NASW-endorsed Gretchen Whitmer and Garlin Gilchrist II for the Debbie Stabenow also won her race and will Governor and Lt. Governor, Jocelyn Benson for begin her fourth term in the United States Secretary of State, and Dana Nessel for Attorney Senate. General all won their races. Eight candidates for the Michigan State Senate, who were endorsed In other states, social workers have led by M-PACE won their races. Stephanie Chang successful races in the midterm elections. (MSW) will be representing District 1 in the Kyrsten Sinema will be serving in the United Michigan State Senate. Of the 19 candidates for States Senate for Arizona. In the United States the Michigan House of Representatives endorsed House of Representatives, Barbara Lee and by NASW-MI, 14 will be representing their Karen Bass will represent California for Districts districts beginning in January. 13 and 53, while Sylvia Garcia will represent MPACE also endorsed in support of Michigan Texas for District 29. North Carolina social proposals 18-2 and 18-3. Both proposals were workers Mary Ann Black, Sydney Batch, and successful in the midterm elections. According to Graig Meyer will represent North Carolina House Michigan Radio, Michigan passed proposal 18-2 Districts 29, 37, and 50, respectively. These are with a 61% “yes” vote, and proposal 18-3 passed just a few snapshots of the social workers who with a 67% “yes” vote. Michigan proposal 18-2 won in November, and there were many more is a proposed constitutional amendment that who ran and won in local and state positions would grant exclusive authority to a commission across the country. of citizens that would adopt district boundaries To get involved in NASW-Michigan’s for the , Michigan House of political advocacy efforts, visit Representatives, and the U.S. Congress every www.nasw-michigan.org/page/MPACE. 11 www.nasw-michigan.org supporting, promoting, & advocating for professional * *social work practice & the social work profession

= won for District 50 = Lost for District 52 For the State Executive Office, M-PACE Alberta Griffin for District 61 endorsed for District 62 Gretchen Whitmer and Garlin Gilchrist II for District 67 for the Governor and Lt. Governor Jocelyn Benson for Secretary of State for District 68 Dana Nessel for Attorney General for District 69

For the State Senate, M-PACE endorsed for District 71 Stephanie Chang (MSW) for District 1 for District 76 Sylvia Santana for District 3 Kristen Brown for District 99 for District 7 Ken Summers for District 110

Mallory McMarrow for District 13 For the Ballot Initiatives, M-PACE endorses Bill LaVoy for District 17 “Yes” vote on Proposal 18-2 for District 18 “Yes” vote on Proposal 18-3 Sean McCann for District 20 National Endorsements: Kelly Rossman-McKinney for District 24 For the US Representative, National PACE for District 29 endorses for District 37 Haley Stevens for District 11 Poppy Sias-Hernandez for District 34 Debbie Dingell for District for District 12 for District 38

For the State Representative, M-PACE For the US Senate, National PACE endorses endorsed Debbie Stabenow Sherry Gay-Dagnogo for District 8 Michelle LaVoy for District 17 for District 23 for District 25 Robert Wittenberg for District 27 Kelly Breen for District 38 for District 40 NASW member and Senator-Elect Stephanie Chang, MSW will for District 41 represent Michigan’s 1st District

www.nasw-michigan.org 12 Second Michigan Museum Education Series to Begin in 2019

NASW-Michigan is excited to announce the of our nation. This event will consist of a guided second year of our Michigan museum series, this tour of the museum. year with a special focus on the Detroit metro region. Social workers will be able to learn up to 5.5 CE credits through attending the three events. The series will consist of weekend guided tours through several of Michigan’s top museums with specialized speakers at some of the events. Register at www.nasw-michigan.org/events. Cost of registration includes CE credits and admission to the museum. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History (1.5 CEs) Saturday, February 23, 2019. 2-3:30pm Detroit, MI The Charles H. Wright African American History Museum in The Charles H. Wright Museum of African Detroit. The Wright Museum houses over 35,000 artifacts and archival materials and is home to the Blanche Coggin American History’s mission is to open minds Underground Railroad Collection, Harriet Tubman Museum and change lives through the exploration and Collection, Coleman A. Young Collection and the Sheffield celebration of African American history and Collection, a repository of documents of the labor movement in culture. This event will consist of a guided tour Detroit. (Image from Facebook) of the museum's artifacts and archival materials, including the Blanche Coggin Underground Railroad collection, Harriet Tubman Museum Collection, and many other exhibits about African American history and the history of Detroit. Detroit Historical Museum (1.5 CEs) Saturday, March 16, 2019. 12:30-2pm Detroit, MI Cobblestone streets, 19th century stores, an auto assembly line, toy trains and a fur trading post from the 1700s are only a few of the wonders Experience 300 years of Detroit history at the Detroit Historical visitors see at the Detroit Historical Museum. For Museum with visits to the Frontiers to Factories: Detroiters at over 85 years, the Museum has chronicled the Work, 1701-1901, America’s Motor City and Streets of Old Detroit life and times of the region, safeguarding its rich exhibits. Explore the role of the city during World War II in the Detroit: The “Arsenal of Democracy” exhibit and view artifacts history. This event will of a guided tour. in the Allesee Gallery of Culture – showcasing the iconic people, Arab American National Museum (2.5 CEs) places and moments of Detroit in the 20th century. Saturday, April 13, 2019. 1-3:30pm Dearborn, MI The Arab American National Museum is the first and only museum in the United States devoted to Arab American history and culture. Arab Americans have enriched the economic, political and cultural landscape of American life. By bringing the voices and faces of Arab Americans to mainstream audiences, the Arab American National Museums continues to demonstrate their commitment to dispelling misconceptions about Arab Americans and other minorities. Since opening in 2005, the Museum has shed Dearborn’s Arab American History Museum. The Arab American light on the shared experiences of immigrants National Museum (AANM) is the first and only museum in the and ethnic groups, paying tribute to the diversity United States devoted to Arab American history and culture. (Image from Facebook)

13 www.nasw-michigan.org Algeria Wilson Named NASW-Michigan’s Director of Public Policy

and social work political engagement. Outside of NASW, I am a mother to a creative and curious daughter and enjoy poetry and high intensity workouts. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time at [email protected] or at 517- 487-1548, ex 11. Algeria Wilson, BSW Director of Public Policy National Association of Social Workers - Michigan Chapter Algeria Wilson holds a Bachelors in Social Work from The University of Cincinnati and is expected to graduate with her Masters in Social Work from Michigan State University spring semester of 2019.

NASW-Michigan is excited to announce that Algeria Wilson, BSW has been named the Director of Public Policy! Algeria will now direct the government and policy advocacy efforts of NASW-Michigan and serve as the association’s staff lobbyist. She will work with chapter members, committees, social work leadership, government officials, and allied organizations to develop and implement a proactive policy agenda and strategy to enhance the standing of professional social workers in the state of Michigan. Read Algeria's welcome letter below: I am happy to announce that I will be joining the NASW family as the Director of Public Mistakes Happen Policy! I firmly believe in social justice and social change and am committed to working with Not Having Proper groups at the grassroots and policy level to help Coverage Doesn’t Have create equitable outcomes for many. Prior to NASW-Michigan, I worked as a to be One of Them restorative justice facilitator in the Lansing School District helping to reduce student suspension rates and spent time on research To Enroll, Visit and evaluation projects at Michigan State www.naswassurance.org University’s School of Social Work. While attending MSU, I have been a part of their Questi ons? Contact us at Advocacy Scholars Program which has given [email protected] or call 888-278-0038 me effective policy and advocacy training and am certified by the University of Connecticut's Nancy M. Humphries Campaign School for Political Social Workers - which teaches social workers to run compelling campaigns. While my interests vary, I am most passionate NASW Assurance Services • 50 Citizens Way about decarceration, equitable communities, Suite 304 • Frederick, MD 21701

www.nasw-michigan.org 14 Avoiding Malpractice: Tips for Social Workers to Manage Risk

Battle of the Spouses – Divorce Mediation look for dirt to throw at each other and want to As a practitioner, have you ever felt like the dig it up from the social worker’s notes. tennis court net caught between two battling Each spouse in couple therapy was seen spouses slamming the tennis ball at each individually, but the practitioner smartly other? Eventually, and often frequently, the made each acknowledge in advance and in practitioner is hit in the crossfire by the ball. writing, that these individual sessions were to Well, that is exactly why virtually all Professional be considered as part of the couple work. In Liability policies (except for the NASW RRG the child custody proceeding, litigation starts PLI policy), exclude coverage for legal defense in this example when the husband’s attorney expenses and exclude coverage for damages subpoenas the records of the practitioner after arising from any claim or proceeding that are the practitioner refuses to release the records rooted in divorce mediation services, whether upon the signed authorization of only the or not a fee is involved for such therapy. This husband. category is one of the most frequent Licensing This gets us into the legal matter of privilege or Board complaints and lawsuits in the professional titled privilege, and you should consult with your liability insurance industry. That is why insurance lawyer for a more detailed explanation. carriers exclude such coverage. Here is a brief overview. Check your professional liability insurance policy The psychotherapist-patient privilege generally to determine what the exclusions and conditions belongs to the patient or the guardian or are. The NASW RRG PLI policy has no exclusions conservator of the patient. This means that he for this peril, and you are covered automatically. or she may prevent the therapist or counselor The very first item on your checklist prior to from disclosing information (such as testifying beginning treatment in these types of cases is or providing records pertaining to the treatment to create a documented record of resistance to of the patient) in a legal proceeding. Or may disclosure. You must protect yourself and comply provide a waiver to allow the disclosure. with state mandates while avoiding a contempt So what happens with the privilege when citation when not releasing records that are a therapist or counselor treats a couple? under subpoena. Without the existence of a privilege, a patient’s Here are some simple steps: confidentiality would be jeopardized anytime he or she was involved in a lawsuit or other matter. 1. Provide a written statement to each and all parties that explains that you, as the The treatment records could be compelled by practitioner, are a neutral and unbiased subpoena. States have established privileges for intermediary and that you, as a matter only a few special relationships – such as lawyer- of fact, shall not act as an advocate for or client, doctor-patient, and psychotherapist- against any party. patient so as to enable people to obtain services without the fear that their confidential and their 2. Advise the parties in writing at the time of personal information being revealed. any settlement or other such agreement, to have such agreement reviewed The existence of a privilege generally means that independently by a lawyer of their choice there exists an exception to the general rule of prior to the execution of the agreement. law that says that no person has a privilege to refuse to be a witness or disclose any matter, or Practitioners typically do not get into trouble refuse to produce any writing, in specified legal for resisting in good faith. However, before proceedings. Your lawyer on your behalf as the responding to a subpoena, immediately get your practitioner, would typically and initially, assert lawyer involved. Your PLI insurance policy may or the privilege on behalf of the couple. That is why may not cover this expense, however, your NASW written agreements with the parties that address RRG PLI insurance policy will cover you. these matters are a precondition to therapy. Here is an example of what you will likely face Ultimately, the attorneys for the husband and being that proverbial tennis net. We have wife would discuss the issue (arguing their own experienced many cases that involved a couple views based upon what’s good for the particular dealing with a divorce. Often, fighting arises client) and come to some agreement. This is regarding child custody after the couple was when your PLI insurance policy would provide a previously in therapy with a practitioner. Spouses legal defense; virtually all insurance carriers

15 www.nasw-michigan.org supporting, promoting, & advocating for professional * *social work practice & the social work profession do not, except for the RRG PLI insurance therapy sessions are to be interpreted, together policy. Regardless, the issue will be litigated. with the clarity and exactness of the patient An interesting tactic used in custody battles is acknowledgments should be adequate for court whether or not a party inserts his or her mental acceptance. or emotional condition into the lawsuit by filing This is a complex legal issue and a very expensive for sole custody of a child – and thereby waives issue that is all too frequent in social work the privilege. practice and related counseling matters. We One thing you can count on is that both plaintiff recommend that for your best practice methods and defendant lawyers’ billable meters run on and preparedness, you construct a game plan both sides, and usually up to $875 per hour. and roadmap in advance with your lawyer in So the key here for YOU, the practitioner, is anticipation. It typically is only a matter of time documentation clarity as evidenced by the when you are served a subpoena for records practitioner’s notes, and therapy preconditioned involving battling spouses, and complications by agreements with all parties and written with child custody. notices as aforementioned. Unless precluded Other tips like these can be found at by state law, disclosures as to how these www.naswassurance.org.

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www.nasw-michigan.org 16 Student Leaders Gather to Set Year-Long Advocacy Goals

U-Link students from around the state recently what social workers are doing and what they came together and decided on goals for are passionate about, we can better understand the 2018-19 year. U-Link connects NASW to what is important in the field and how we can Michigan’s schools of social work through BSW serve members. and MSW students who serve as representatives throughout the course of the academic year. Our U-Link Advocates for the 2018-19 year are: The goals set for this year focus on the areas of engagement and advocacy, education, and Alan Sides - Madonna University recruitment. Alex Barich - Eastern Michigan University One major project the advocates decided to work on is to host a professional development Anwesha De - University Of Michigan - Ann Arbor series of webinars or trainings that will better equip students for life post-graduation. Schools Crystal Radford - Wayne State University offer a wide range of information and support and the NASW aims be an additional support Deb Stallings - University of Michigan - Flint and advocate to all students. The various workshops in the Series will occur Lauren Waters - Wayne State University over several months and will be regarding the following topics: Lia Jacobsen - University Of Michigan - Ann Arbor

• January 16, 2019 - Social Work Licensure Lindsey Andrews - Spring Arbor University

• February 2019 - Resume and Cover Letters Madelyn Mans - Wayne State University

• March 12, 2019 – Social Work Job Searching Mercedes Tardella - Western Michigan University and Interviewing Skills Monica Sanchez - Michigan State University • May 2019 – Social Work Networking Morgan Martin - Cornerstone University This year’s U-Link team would also like to address some of the issues surrounding salary Nicole Rowley - Wayne State University negotiation in the social work profession. Information regarding social work salaries Nikki Inches - University of Michigan -Flint is not easily accessible and the students reported being unsure of how to navigate Rachel Huard - Madonna University a salary negotiation discussion. The 2018-19 U-Link advocates will be working to prepare Tammy Crawford - Ferris State University students for success in their first positions out of school through gathering and distributing this information. Recruitment was another main topic at this year’s orientation. U-Link advocates would like to spread the word to students about the benefits of joining NASW. Social work students are the future of the profession and it is important that they stick together to advocate on behalf of both the profession as a whole, as well as for social justice issues that affect our clients. This can be accomplished by being an active member of NASW. This initiative includes conducting interviews of current NASW members in order to get a better sense of what Students leaders gather at the ULink orientation in Lansing in the field of social work looks like. By learning October

17 www.nasw-michigan.org Personal Relationships and Ethical Issues

-Kristina Schmidgall, LMSW When a social work ethical principle is violated, a sexual relationship with a client. When the how are those beyond the individual social relationship was discovered, another staff worker and client affected? As social workers, member reported the incident to the agency we focus on clients in their environments. What administration. The offending staff member if the environment includes other clients, staff was let go, but the ripple effect among the members at an agency, the community, and staff was profound. Some of the staff did not society at large? understand the termination, as there was no According to the NASW Code of Ethics, explicit restriction on personal relationships in Section 1.09 (a), Social workers should under the agency personnel handbook. Others found no circumstances engage in sexual activities, the situation to be very serious. Often the line inappropriate sexual communications through between understanding and misunderstanding the use of technology or in person, or sexual fell between social workers and non-social contact with current clients, whether such workers. Arguments ensued among the staff, contact is consensual or forced. causing a breakdown of agency culture. Staff members who looked up to this social worker The Code of Ethics goes even further to restrict were hurt and confused. Other staff resigned in sexual relationships with former clients and disagreement of how the situation was handled. clients’ family or close friends. Social workers Newly hired staff members considered quitting are not to provide services to former sexual due to the conflict. partners as well. The NASW’s top concern is to protect the client, but secondarily they want When this news gets out into the community, to protect social workers and conserve their how is the agency perceived? How are staff image in larger communities and society. Not members who work at that agency perceived? all professions have as strict of standards, but Will people be hesitant to seek services from the in accepting the professional role as a social agency? Will others be hesitant to refer clients to worker we have agreed to abide by these higher the organization? principles of behavior. Our actions, whether in accordance or in Many ethical situations are subject to context violation of the Code, have ramifications beyond and interpretation, but the case of sexual ourselves and our clients. The ripple effect can relationships seems to be very clear. Most social shake the entire community at large. Therefore, workers can agree on this principle, yet there are let us take care to consider the way we practice still breaches and violations. and accept that the Code of Ethics is for the protection of us all not only in the case of sexual This ethical standard was highly stressed during relationships, but all areas. my education at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and it is something frequently Kristina Schmidgall is a member of the discussed among social workers. A former NASW Michigan Chapter Ethics Committee, colleague used to say that no relationship was which seeks to assist fellow members with worth the loss of one’s license and reputation. ethical dilemmas. For assistance, contact I always agreed and have been clear about the NASW-Michigan Chapter office or go to boundaries with my clients. www.nasw-michigan.org/page/Ethics to submit a question online. However, until a few years ago, I had not directly thought about the ramifications of this situation outside of the individual social worker and the client. What effect does this ethical principle have on an agency and other staff members, including both social workers and non-social workers? What effect does this have on the community? What effect does this have on society’s perception of social workers? We can reference a specific situation to examine these questions. A few years ago, a licensed social worker at a certain agency entered into

www.nasw-michigan.org 18 Technology & Ethics in Social Work Practice Today - Dan Newberger, MSW Candidate for social work, has not issued any statements, statutes, or regulations regarding the use of technology in social work practice as of yet. Here are some examples of ways technology is currently being used in practice:

• Avatar therapy for the treatment of auditory verbal hallucinations (Leff, Williams, Huckvale, Arbuthnot, & Leff, 2014)

As technology changes, so do the ways in • Mobile social work apps for family which social workers provide services to mediation, self-help, between session clients. Technology has made its way into homework, scheduling appointments, etc. most aspects of our lives, and it has become a (Barsky, 2016) defining element of Western culture. Therefore, • Teleconferencing among agency staff it has been suggested that “technical literacy is now a cultural competency” (Belluomini, • Teletherapy, skype, online messaging and 2013). However, the speed at which technology email changes not only makes it difficult for practitioners to stay current on technological • Social media for community organizing and literacy, but it also creates the challenge of organization pages keeping ethical standards up-to-date (López Peláez, Pérez García, & Aguilar-Tablada Massó, • Webinars and other forms of online 2018). continuing education (e.g. NASW MI virtual book club) To address the use of technology in social work practice the National Association of Social There are some ethical and legal considerations Workers (NASW) partnered the Association regarding technology that all social workers of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the Council on must consider regardless of whether or Social Work Education (CSWE), and Clinical Social not they are providing services to clients Workers Association (CSWA) to develop a set electronically. Electronic storage of client of technology standards which are outlined data has become commonplace, but it must in Standards for Technology in Social Work protect confidentiality and meet HIPPA data Practice (https://bit.ly/2xy7ST3). Additionally, storage requirements. Additionally, the federal the most recent edition of the NASW Code of government has put regulations in place Ethics, revised in 2017, included the addition of protecting the confidentiality of alcohol and standards related to the use of technology in drug abuse patient records (Code of Federal practice. Regulations, Title 42 Part 2). One of the primary Section 1.04(e) of the NASW Code of Ethics states concerns with the use of technology in social that: work practice is the ability to protect client data and ensure confidentiality. Informed Social workers who use technology in providing consent is also of concern because it entails social work services should comply with the laws informing clients of potential risks and governing technology and social work practice in limitations of services, which providers may not the jurisdiction in which they are regulated and fully understand themselves. Social workers located and, as applicable, in the jurisdiction in providing services to clients via technology which the client is located. ought to display competence in their use and If social workers deliver services to clients understanding of the technology. If providing via technology (email, telephone, skype, or ‘distance counseling services’ to clients in other virtually), it is necessary to understand the laws states, social workers are often required to be and regulations surrounding that technology’s licensed in the state where the client is located. use. In Michigan, the Department of Licensing As technology and its use in social work practice and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), the licensing body continues to change faster than the Code of

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Ethics is updated, the Standards for Technology • Craig, T. K., Rus-Calafell, M., Ward, T., Leff, in Social Work Practice can serve as an initial J. P., Huckvale, M., Howarth, E., Emsley, R., guide to the ethical use of technology in & Garety, P. A. (2017). AVATAR therapy for practice. auditory verbal hallucinations in people Links with psychosis: a single-blind, randomised Standards for Technology in Social Work controlled trial. The Lancet Psychiatry, 5(1), Practice: https://www.socialworkers.org/ 31-40. includes/newIncludes/homepage/PRA- BRO-33617.TechStandards_FINAL_POSTING.pdf • Dombo, E.A., Kays, L., & Weller, K. (2014). Clinical social work practice and technology: NASW Code of Ethics: https://www. Personal, practical, regulatory, and ethical socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/ Code-of-Ethics-English considerations for the twenty-first century. Social Work in Health Care, 53(9), 900-919. References (and helpful resources) • Leff, J., Williams, G., Huckvale, M., • Barsky, A.E. (2016). The ethics of app‐assisted Arbuthnot, M., & Leff, A. P. (2014). family mediation. Conflict Resolution Avatar therapy for persecutory auditory Quarterly, 34(1), 31-42. hallucinations: What is it and how does it work? Psychosis, 6(2), 166–176. • Barsky, A.E. (2017). Social work practice and technology: Ethical issues and policy • López Peláez, A., Pérez García, R. & Aguilar- responses. Journal of Technology in Human Tablada Massó, M. V. (2018). e-Social work: Services, 35(1), 8-19. building a new field of specialization in social • Belluomini, E. (2013). Technology changing the work? European Journal of Social Work, face of social work. The New Social Worker, 20(2). 21(6), 804-823.

www.nasw-michigan.org 20 New social work student loan repayment program plan introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives! "Licensed Social Workers Student Loan Repayment Act" House Bills 6137 and 6138 Sponsored by Rep. (R) and Rep. Stephanie Chang (D) NASW-Michigan is thrilled to announce the introduction of two *critical bills for the social work profession. If passed, qualified licensed social workers (both BSW and MSW) can receive up to $15,000 each year for up to 4 years for service ($60,000) to go towards repayment of student loans. To qualify, 2 of the following 3 criteria must be met:

• Services are provided full time in a mental health practitioner shortage area (defined by HRSA)

• Services are provided full time in a high need social work related sector (i.e. mental health, schools, criminal justice, etc.)

• Applicants are below 250% of the poverty level

More information will be available soon (please continue to check www.nasw-michigan.org). NASW-Michigan will be organizing efforts in the coming weeks and months to mobilize social workers, agencies, schools, and to gather stories about the impact of student loan debt and the potential impact of these bills.

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Mental Health System

Michigan’s public mental health system is one of the most comprehensive and clinically advanced in the country. However, as healthcare continues to evolve, we must prioritize certain fundamental concepts to preserve and advance Michigan’s public mental health system.

Local governance, oversight, policy-making and Michigan’s mental health system public management. Keeping management at must have the ability to retain and the local level enhances cooperation with train competent staff across all levels: community partners like law enforcement, psychiatrists, nurses, socialssocial workers workers judges, public health and schools and direct care staff Addressing Social DeterminatesDeterminants

Addressing the Social DeterminatesDeterminants of Health – Funding must meet community services beyond “health care” – transportation, expectations and obligations. housing, employment, nutrition NO fundingunfunded mandates mandates

Ability to share health information, access A consistent set of standards and systems and continued development of clinical level of care across the state coordination at the provider/patient level:

• Electronic Health Records between physical and behavioral healthcare

• Locating mental health professionals in primary care sites and vice versa

www.nasw-michigan.org 22 Typical Flow of Reimbursement for Mental Health Services

Questions around social work reimbursement Once a social worker is credentialed and places come up regularly at NASW-Michigan’s Private a claim, the below time frames are what Mary Practice Work Group. One recent conversation Beth has experienced for payment (based on focused around the time it typically takes to electronic billing, not paper mailed): get reimbursed for mental health services once you place a claim. We asked biller Mary Beth • Blue Cross Blue Shield – 2 weeks (longer if Houpt, President of Mid Michigan Medical the policy is an out of state BCBS) Management for some guidance. • Medicare – 2 weeks from the date received The first step is for a social worker to get (will direct deposit into your bank) credentialed, which can take anywhere from 3 weeks to a year depending on the carrier. • McLaren Medicaid – 2 – 4 weeks NASW-Michigan’s Starting a Clinical Private Practice: A Guide for Michigan Social Workers • McLaren Commercial – 2 weeks to 8+ weeks provides some guidance on how social workers can get credentialed through various • Molina – 4 weeks or less insurances: • Meridian – 2 – 4 weeks Credentialing with insurance companies requires contacting each company and • Medicaid – 1 – 2 weeks applying to become a provider. Once accepted/ paneled by an insurance company, the clinical • Aetna – 2 – 4 weeks social worker is responsible for maintaining the All of the above can be shorter or longer practice requirements for each company with depending on if the claim is electronically regards to service provision, documentation, deposited or direct mailed. Please note that availability, and other areas indicated in the these are average estimates and timelines contract. are not set in stone. If you are denied a claim, Once one (1) insurance company has someone will need to look at each denial and credentialed the clinical social worker, they may either correct the claim and refile it or call choose to apply with the Council for Affordable and ask the specific insurance company for Quality Healthcare (CAQH) to streamline the clarification on the reason for denial. This can credentialing process when applying to become sometimes be very time consuming and is the a provider with other insurance companies. reason many social workers in private practice CAQH (www.caqh.org) is an American non- use a billing company so they do not have to profit organization that collaborates with take a day off from seeing patients to do this healthcare providers, trade associations, and follow up. insurers. Contact the Help Desk at 888-599-1771 The Private Practice Work Group meets the for assistance. first Friday of each month from 10-11:30 am The CAQH Universal Provider Datasource (in person at the NASW-Michigan office or a (UPD) is an online provider data-collection conference line is provided). service. It streamlines provider data collection For more information or to get involved, visit by using a standard electronic form that www.nasw-michigan.org/workgroups. meets the needs of nearly every health plan, hospital, and other healthcare organizations. UPD enables physicians and other healthcare professionals, including clinical social workers, in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to enter information free-of-charge into a secure central database, then authorize healthcare organizations to access that information. UPD eliminates redundant paperwork and reduces administrative burden. Registration for the UPD services can be completed on-line at: https://proview.caqh.org.

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www.nasw-michigan.org 24 Institutional Changes to Michigan State University Post-Nassar - Melissa Wagner, BSW candidate at Michigan State University

In August of 2016, Michigan State University • A new Americans with Disabilities Act was rocked by allegations of over two decades Coordinator position of sexual abuse by former MSU sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar. In response, • 13 new Title IX-related positions MSU has made significant structural changes • 10 positions in the MSU Counseling & to the university to show support for survivors Psychiatric Services of sexual abuse. This article addresses some of those changes, with the recognition that much • Four MSU police officers more work is needed to support survivors and to change the campus and administrative • Two positions in the Employee Assistance cultures. program In response to this scandal, MSU has created • Two positions in the Freedom of the Office for Civil Rights, Title IX Education Information Act Office and Compliance. This office aims to cultivate a campus climate that is free of discrimination • Two positions in the Office of Enterprise and harassment through increased Risk Management, Ethics, and Compliance education and awareness, accessibility, and accountability. It oversees the Prevention, • Six new positions in the Sexual Assault Outreach, and Education Department (POE), Program for therapy, advocacy crisis the Office of Institutional Equity, the Sexual counseling and supervision (including a Assault Program, and Safe Place. new canine advocate)

POE was formed under the Office of Civil • One position in the Civil Rights, Title IX Rights. POE was expanded out of the existing Education and Compliance Office which Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence will analyze data to spot trends in civil Prevention Program (SARV) that educates rights and Title IX reports first-year students about sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking, and The university administration has also created empowers them to become active bystanders a Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct and allies on campus. The newly formed (RVSM) Expert Advisory Workgroup which department expanded this program to include gathers community input regarding RVSM trainings for second-year students, student issues and informs the Interim President John athletes, sorority and fraternity members, Engler regarding best practices to support graduate students, residential staff, and survivors through improved services and students and parents at their respective prevention programs. The Workgroup has orientation programs. As of November 14, developed a resource guide for facilitating 2018, when the scheduled workshops for trauma-informed meetings to seek survivors’ fall semester have not yet concluded, 16,352 feedback that can be accessed here: students had participated in the workshops. https://bit.ly/2UaG1jp. This is approximately a 133.6% increase in attendance from the total participation in The workgroup is also currently developing a SARV workshops last year. comprehensive campus climate assessment to identify future needs for RVSM issues at MSU. MSU has invested $3 million in initiatives and This survey will be launched in Spring 2019 created 39 new positions. Among these are: and will inform long-term RVSM prevention, outreach, and education initiatives. Many of • An expansion from one full-time staff member in The Sexual Assault and the new programs, positions, and services Relationship Violence Prevention Program are by recommendation of the RVSM Expert to eight full-time staff members, including Advisory Workgroup. five prevention specialists In an interview with Kelly Schweda, Director of the Prevention, Outreach, and Education

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Department at MSU, she highlighted “pockets References: of institutional courage,” explaining how small acts of courage can have large, long- https://civilrights.msu.edu/ lasting effects. These changes were brought https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/ forth by survivors’ huge acts of courage, local/michigan/2018/10/08/msu-makes-scores- and MSU needs to continue to show their changes-after-nassar-scandal/1520542002/ support and act upon pockets of their own http://president.msu.edu/actions-initiatives/ intuitional courage to implement services and msu-rvsm-workgroup.html policies that will support survivors and hold perpetrators accountable.

www.nasw-michigan.org 26 NASW-Michigan Welcomes Four New Interns

NASW-Michigan welcomes four new interns for Organizing. One of his areas of interest is ethical the 2018-19 year. We are thrilled to have Kaci, consumerism and the influence corporations Dan, Hailey, and Melissa as a part of the NASW have on society. He has spent time researching family this year. brand ownership, corporate lobbying and campaign contributions, and corporate social and environmental responsibility for the 6th edition of The Better World Shopping Guide. Currently, he is focused on the wealth/income gap in the United States, a problem he plans to address during his time at the University of Michigan and following graduation.

Kaci Clayton, BSW Candidate, Central Michigan University [email protected] Kaci is currently a BSW student attending Central Michigan University, where she is also completing a minor in Family Studies. She is passionate about issues of displacement and was the founding president of a student service organization, Refugee Outreach Collective - CMU. Beginning this fall, Kaci is starting a new position on Refugee Outreach Collective’s Executive Board serving as Program Director. Kaci plans to continue her education at the University of Michigan School of Social Work in 2020. After graduating with her MSW, she hopes to direct services at a resettlement agency or in a refugee camp abroad. Eventually, her dream is to start a non-profit organization providing wraparound services for asylum seekers.

Dan Newberger, MSW Candidate, University of Michigan [email protected] Dan is a graduate student at the University Hailey Richards, MSW Candidate, University of of Michigan working on his Masters of Social Michigan Work with a concentration in Community [email protected]

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Hailey is a Master of Social Work student at program shortly after. Melissa also studies the University of Michigan who anticipates Women’s and Gender Studies at Michigan graduating in April 2019. In the MSW program, State University with a focus on Gender, Race, she is focusing in Social Policy and Evaluation Ethnicity, and History. She ultimately hopes and Mental Health. She will achieve her career to work with marginalized populations in goal of reforming mental health and criminal the community to influence policymakers to justice policy by working as an advocate, develop more appropriate legislation. She activist, and future policymaker or influencer. serves as a co-president of MSU’s Women’s In the past, Hailey has served as a social policy Council and as the special events philanthropy intern at the Michigan Council on Crime and chair for the Beta Theta chapter of Alpha Xi Delinquency, working on campaigns to raise the Delta. Melissa has worked as a peer educator age of juvenile court jurisdiction in Michigan. for the Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence She has also worked as an Event Manager for Prevention Program at MSU for two years. In the Steve Friday for U.S. Congress Committee. her free time, Melissa enjoys watching movies, Currently, Hailey serves as the Central walking in nature, and spending time with Student Government School of Social Work friends and family. Representative at the University of Michigan, where she approves and drafts resolutions to better the campus and Ann Arbor communities. Hailey’s other positions on campus include the Mental Health Task Force Project Lead and the Active Minds Graduate Student Advisor. In Counseling Associates, Inc. her spare time, Hailey enjoys running, soccer, crossfit, and podcasts. Seeking PT to FT Therapists Positions Available Immediately

A comprehensive Blue Cross/Blue Shield outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse clinic, top reputation, accredited by C.A.R.F. Excellent seminars, training and supervision available. Melissa Wagner, BSW Candidate, Michigan State University Send resume to: Sidney H. Grossberg [email protected] 6960 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 100 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Melissa is a Bachelor of Social Work student at Phone: 248.626.1500 Michigan State University (MSU). She expects Fax: 248.626.1551 to graduate in May 2019 and continue her education with a Master’s of Social Work www.counselingassociates.com

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