2021 NASW-NJ Annual Conference Program

RACE, RESPONSIBILITY, RECONCILIATION A Two Day Conversation

MARCH 07-08, 2021

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

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Messages from the NASW-NJ President and Executive Director

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Welcome from the Conference Chair

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Navigating the Conference Website

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FAQs & Help

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Schedule-at-a-Glance

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Conference Bonuses

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Meet Our Moderators

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Benefits of Membership

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Sponsor Directory

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Recommended Media: Read, Listen & Learn

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Shared Interest Groups

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Sponsor a Student

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NASW-NJ Swag

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Get Involved

MESSAGE

FROM

NASW-NJ'S

NKECHI OKOLI MSW, LSW

PRESIDENT

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 28th Annual NASW-NJ Conference. We are proud to provide this conference to over 1000 participants yearly and are glad you chose to join us virtually this year to engage in crucial discussions around Race and Responsibility.

Events of the past year have challenged us to recognize and address the disparities that exist around racial equality and social equity.

Despite the social work profession’s goal to pursue racial and social justice, we recognize there is also a complicated history around the intersection of racism, privilege, and social work. Though this is not a new conversation or reality for many Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC), it is imperative we utilize this opportunity to join with allies to have these conversations and propel change.

As a Chapter, NASW-NJ recognizes there is significant work to be done to dismantle systemic racism and discriminatory practices. This two-day conference is a culmination of our ongoing series on Race, Responsibility, and Reconciliation.

Our lineup of local and national presenters will ensure you leave this conference enriched with a wealth of knowledge, a desire to reflect, and a drive take action.

As you participate in conference activities over the next two days, I challenge you to be present, engaged, and connect with your fellow social workers to fully benefit from this meeting of the profession. I look forward to the conversations and the ideas that follow.

Again, thank you for joining us and I wish you a great conference.

MESSAGE

FROM

NASW-NJ'S EXECUTIVE

JENNIFER THOMPSON, MSW

DIRECTOR

Friends and colleagues, Welcome to what is now the second ever NASW-NJ Virtual Annual Conference!

Last year you trusted us to create a space for community at the height of the pandemic—we came together, we networked, we chatted and grew together. It was our hope that during the most uncertain times, you found respite and strength in our online community. It was our hope that as we faced difficult times and conversations about health and safety, we created a space for you to do so with our social work family.

This year presented many additional (though not new) challenges for us. At the height of the pandemic, we were called upon to stop and address the ongoing racial and social injustice in our nation. We were called to respond, as we do as social workers, by digging in— getting into the weeds and committing ourselves to this critical work and living our professional values.

Our conference has always reflected current and pressing issues in our work. It is a place to reflect, learn and grow through the challenges we face. We knew as early as last summer that our conference must hold dedicated space for addressing racism, our professional responsibility as social workers, and reconciliation head on. It is again our hope that during continued uncertainty and challenges, you find strength in working through these issues with colleagues who hold the same values.

I want to thank you for trusting us to again create space during challenging times—and for being willing to show up for the conversation. This work is not easy and can feel uncomfortable at times, but we know it is only through this work—and through our commitment to shining light on dark issues—that progress is made.

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A WELCOME FROM YOUR CONFERENCE CHAIR MUCH HAS CHANGED AND YET WHAT IS IMPORTANT HAS NOT

For nearly three decades (since graduating with my MSW), I have attended NASW-NJ’s Meeting of the Profession.

DAWN APGAR, PHD, LSW, ACSW

It has become an annual tradition that allows me the opportunity to connect with colleagues, learn about varying aspects of practice, and most importantly, reflect on what initially drew me to social work. I always leave the conference with more reasons as to why social work is so important and a renewed commitment to the mission and values of the profession.

During the past year, I took advantage of my increased time at home to do some much-needed cleaning and was surprised to see that I had

saved virtually every conference program! When looking over them, I realized how important the conference has been to my own development and reflected on how interactions with other social workers at the conference helped me develop a strong social work identity and pride in my profession. Many new connections were made during and between workshops. The exchanges that I had with peers served as my fuel to do difficult work and inspired me to want to do more. I always feel so hopeful about the future after being around those who I know are committed to and work hard to make the world a better place for all.

Since its inception, there have been changes in the venues and formats of the conference, with this year being no exception. I remember feeling nervous last year when the conference was held virtually. Would I be able to navigate the platform? Would I still get information that I needed to practice? Would I be able to connect with others? And most importantly, would the conference, delivered in this new electronic platform, continue to shape me as a professional? Thankfully, the answer was YES! – I connected with others (though in different ways), felt inspired, and was proud of my professional association and being a social worker!

We are meeting again virtually this year and I now realize that COVID-19 has changed the social work profession and perhaps the world forever – for the good and bad. Increased use of telehealth and remote services means that many who were unable to access services, education, and assistance are now able to do so right from their own homes.

However, technology has changed the ways in which we interact and form connections with one another. The impact of these new types of interactions on personal and professional relationships is yet to be determined.

What is certain is that the last year has changed the lives of us all. Never has our work been more critical and has understanding the impact of environmental stressors on human behavior been more important. We will need to sort out which changes are beneficial and represent innovations while trying hard to help restore what we lost. Thank goodness that social workers are skilled in evaluating impacts and crafting new solutions.

I look forward to the conference this year more than ever. Technology has allowed us to access leading national experts on racism, white supremacy, and social/economic justice. These are long-standing problems that require more attention and real change. Social workers have never been afraid to have difficult conversations and our veracity, commitment, and strong value base will be needed to work toward racial reconciliation.

Since our last conference, much has changed and there have been adversities, but luckily, one thing is the same: we come together again this year to reconnect and get excited about where the profession is headed. I am so grateful to draw strength from all of you to be reinvigorated and renewed in what has been a difficult year.

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NAVIGATING CONFERENCE

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1. This is the Conference Home Page, here you can use the buttons (A) in the center of the page or navigation bar (B) at the top of the page to access other parts of the site.

2. Click the conference logo in the top-left corner of the screen to return to this home page at anytime.

3. Social Media - Be sure to visit our TapSnap photo booth to share pictures with your friends (see page 12).

4. Welcome Video - Push play to watch 5. Navigate to the Sessions Page by selecting the Agenda link at the top of the screen or the View Agenda button at the center of the page.

On the Sessions Page, you can access the workshops for both days.

1. Select the appropriate date tab to view the sessions for that day.

2. Select the green Join Presentation button to enter the workshop you are signed up for. This will bring you to the session. The Join Presentation button is available 30 minutes before the start of the session. The zoom webinar room will open five minutes prior to the session start.

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GETTING STARTED WHAT BROWSER SHOULD I USE TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE? Get the latest Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, or Safari.

CAN I WATCH FROM MY IPAD/TABLET OR PHONE? Yes! The conference is best experienced via a desktop or laptop computer, but you can watch from any of your devices.

HOW DO I ACCESS THE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE? The conference website is: https://naswnj2021.myconexsys.com You should have received an email with instructions about logging on to the conference site on Friday, March 5.

You will log on with the same email address that you registered with.

WHAT TIME ZONE WILL THE SESSIONS BE PRESENTED IN? All sessions will be presented in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

ACCESSING SESSIONS AND CEUS HOW DO I RECEIVE MY CEUS? CEU certificates will be sent via email within one week of the conclusion of conference — by March 15 HOW DO I WATCH A PLENARY SESSION OR CONCURRENT WORKSHOP? Log into the conference website: https://naswnj2021.myconexsys.com with the same email address you registered with. Select the Agenda link at the top of the screen. The sessions are broken down by day. Click on the title of the session you want to attend. Select the green “Join Presentation” button. This will bring you to the session. The Join Presentation button is available 30 minutes before the start of the session. The zoom webinar room will be open five minutes prior to the session start.

If you need to change a session or decide to attend a different one, you can add the new session to your agenda by clicking on the Register and Add to my Agenda button. This will grant you access to the Join Presentation button.

HOW DO I ACCESS THE ON-DEMAND WORKSHOPS? You can access the On-Demand workshops from March 8 to March 23. To access the On-Demand workshops, log onto the conference site at https://naswnj2021.myconexsys.com using the email address you registered with. The On-Demand workshops will be available under Agenda starting March 8.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CEU CERTIFICATE FOR THE ON-DEMAND WORKSHOPS? Certificates will be emailed within a week of you viewing the On-Demand video(s).

WILL THE SESSIONS BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE CONFERENCE? The sessions will not be available to watch after they have occurred. However, some of the sessions will be available for purchase via our on-line learning platform, InReach. It may take several weeks for content to appear there. Visit https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/?TabName=newjersey The On-Demand sessions will be available on the conference website from March 8 to March 23

DURING THE SESSION CAN I ADD NOTES WHILE WATCHING? Yes! When in a session, click the myNotes tab, type and export them later on.

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FAQS

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HOW DO I ASK A QUESTION DURING THE SESSIONS? You can ask questions by typing into the Q&A tab on your screen. The chat feature should NOT be used to ask questions, however you can communicate with other attendees in the workshop this way.

HOW DO I ACCESS PLENARY AND WORKSHOP MATERIALS? From the Home Page click on Agenda in the tool bar. There is an icon under the speaker’s name that will take you to the Sessions Page. From the Sessions Page, scroll down and select the Documents tab to allow you to download materials.

HOW CAN I NETWORK WITH OTHER ATTENDEES? Networking is a great feature of conference and just because we are virtual doesn’t mean it won’t happen. To get in touch with an attendee, go to the Network link in the tool bar. You can search by name or browse a list of attendees.

There is an option to chat directly or to send an email. Chats will show up in the My Account section under My Chats Don’t want to network? Go to My Account -> My Profile and uncheck whichever features don’t appeal to you.

HOW CAN I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSIONS DURING CONFERENCE? Click on the Discuss link in the toolbar and you will see discussion threads for each plenary session. Please be respectful in these spaces. No solicitation of outside services or goods allowed.

IS THERE A POST-TEST/EVALUATION? There are no post-tests to take. If you attended a session for the majority of the time, you will receive your CEU certificate within a week of conference ending – by March 15.

TECHNICAL PROBLEMS I AM NOT SEEING THE GREEN “JOIN PRESENTATION” BUTTON. The green Join Presentation button is only available 30 minutes before the start time of the session. If it is 30 minutes before the start of the presentation and you still cannot see the green button, you may need to clear your browser’s cache. To do so: On Windows: ctrl + F5 On a Mac/Apple: Apple + R or command + R On Linux: F5 If you still cannot see the green Join Presentation button, click on Need Help? at the bottom right of the main page.

HELP! I’M HAVING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES No worries – we are here to help! On the bottom of the main page is a Need Help? button. A live person is available to help you.

I CANNOT LOG ON TO THE WEBSITE The website address is: https://naswnj2021.myconexsys.com. If you cannot log on click the Need Help? button. A live person is available to help you.

MISCELLANEOUS HOW DO I WIN A PRIZE THIS YEAR? We love to give! And we love to have fun – we are social workers! Using your cellphone, visit our digital photobooth at https://vb.tapsnap.net/njsocialwork2021 during conference, take a selfie and share on social media. Make sure to tag us #NJSocialWork2021 and @naswnj. We will randomly draw winners from photos we see online. Prizes include: Amazon Echo Show 8; Air Pods; iPad mini and more!

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FAQS

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HOW DO I BECOME AN NASW-NJ MEMBER? You can join NASW here: https://www.socialworkers.org/nasw/join If you join NASW-NJ as a full member during conference (March 7 and March 8) you will receive cash back on your conference registration. (Sorry students this doesn’t apply to student memberships). If you registered for one day of conference you receive $75 back when you join. If you registered for two days of conference you will receive $100.

Make sure to email us at: conference.naswnj@socialworkers.org and let us know you have joined so we can process your refund.

This offer is only valid for people who join the NASW New Jersey Chapter. It is not valid for those who join other state NASW Chapters.

WILL THESE CE CREDITS COUNT IN OTHER STATES? YES! NASW-NJ Continuing Education credits are valid in all states.

WILL THESE CREDITS COUNT FOR SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS, LPCS, LMFTS, LCADCS, ETC? YES! NASW-NJ Continuing Education credits are valid for school social workers, LPCs, LMFTs, and LCADCs in NJ. Please check with your state’s regulations if you are from outside NJ. HOW MANY CREDITS DO I NEED TO EARN AS A NEW JERSEY SOCIAL WORKER? If you are an LCSW: An LCSW shall complete a minimum of 40 credits of continuing education, of which at least 20 credits shall be in courses or programs directly related to clinical practice, 5 credits must be related to ethics, 3 credits must be related to social and cultural competency, and 1 credit must be related to prescription opioid addiction. If the LCSW earns more than 40 credits during a biennial period, the LCSW may carry a maximum of eight surplus credits into a succeeding biennial period.

If you are an LSW: An LSW shall complete a minimum of 30 credits of continuing education, 5 of which must be related to ethics, 3 credits must be related to social and cultural competency, and 1 credit must be related to prescription opioid addiction. If the LSW earns more than 30 credits during a biennial period, the LSW may carry a maximum of six surplus credits into a succeeding biennial period.

If you are a CSW: A CSW shall complete a minimum of 20 credits of continuing education, 5 of which must be related to ethics, 3 credits must be related to social and cultural competency, and 1 credit must be related to prescription opioid addiction. If the CSW earns more than 20 credits during a biennial period, the CSW may carry a maximum of four surplus credits into a succeeding biennial period.

If an applicant initially obtains a license or certificate within the second year of a biennial license period (September 1, 2021 or later) the applicant shall complete not fewer than one-half of the minimum required credits of continuing education, 3 credits of which shall be related to ethics and 2 credits of which shall be related to social and cultural competency. An LCSW shall complete at least 10 of their 20 credits in programs which directly relate to clinical practice.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED WITH NASW-NJ INITIATIVES REGARDING RACIAL JUSTICE / ANTI-RACISM? Make sure to follow us on social media (@naswnj) and sign-up for newSWire, our weekly e-newsletter, at https://naswnj.socialworkers.org/News/Newsletters

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SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE S U N D A Y ,

8:45AM - 9:00AM WELCOME:

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Guided Meditation / Welcome from NASW-NJ's President / Welcome from NASW-NJ's Executive Director / Special Message from Surprise Guests!

9:00AM - 11:00AM (2 CEU) SPONSORED BY:

KEYNOTE: Larry E. Davis, MSW, Ph.D. Racism in America: A Call to Action for Social Work MODERATED BY: V. DUWAYNE BATTLE PH.D., D.MIN., MSW, M.DIV.

11:00AM - 11:30AM

BREAK

11:30AM - 12:30PM (1 CEU)

PLENARY:

SPONSORED BY:

Camille R. Quinn, LCSW, LISW-S, AM, Ph.D. The Strength of Justice-involved Black Girls and Women in Spite of Adversity: Identifying Assets to Enhance Well-being

12:30PM – 1:00PM

LUNCH

1:00PM - 3:00PM (2 CEU)

PLENARY:

SPONSORED BY:

Allen E. Lipscomb, LCSW, Psy.D. Advanced Clinical Practice Utilizing an Antiracist, AntiOppressive and Intersectionality Approach MODERATED BY: JUAN A. RIOS, DSW, LCSW

3:00PM - 3:15PM

BREAK

3:15PM – 5:15PM (2 CEU)

PLENARY:

SPONSORED BY:

Yoosun Park, MSW, Ph.D. The Complicity of Social Work: Racism, White Supremacy, and the Problematization of Immigrants MODERATED BY: WIDIAN NICOLA, DSW, LCSW

5:15PM – 5:45PM

BREAK

5:45PM – 6:45PM (1 CEU)

SPECIAL EVENT: Bobby LeFebre, Poet Laureate of Colorado Spoken Word Event

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SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE M O N D A Y ,

8:45AM - 9:00AM WELCOME:

M A R C H

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Guided Meditation / Welcome from NASW-NJ's Executive Director

9:00AM - 11:00AM (2 CEU) SPONSORED BY:

KEYNOTE: Darlyne Bailey, LISW, Ph.D. Social Workers: Where Do We Go From Here?

MODERATED BY: DAWN APGAR, PHD, LSW, ACSW

11:00AM - 11:15AM

BREAK

11:15AM - 1:15PM (2 CEU)

PLENARY: Altaf Husain, MSSA, Ph.D. Enhancing Social Work Practice with Faith-Inspired Clients, Constituents & Communities MODERATED BY: ANTHONY NICOTERA, JD, DSW, LSW

1:15PM – 2:00PM

LUNCH

2:00PM - 4:00PM (2 CEU)

PLENARY:

From left to right: Michael Grinnell, MSW, LCSW, Marvin Toliver, MSW, LCSW, Josh McNeil, MSW, LCSW, Jesse Wiltey, MSW, LCSW

4:00PM - 4:15PM

Melanated Social Work Podcast Hosts Melanated Social Work: Integrating a Liberation Framework into your Practice

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SPONSORED BY:

CONCURRENT

WORKSHOPS

4:15PM – 6:15PM (2 CEU) Three, 2-hour concurrent workshops (Choose 1)

Kristin Miller, LCSW What’s in Your Knapsack? Unpacking Whiteness and the Implications of Being White 10

Elsa Candelario, MSW, LCSW & Jesselly De La Cruz, DSW, LCSW Achieving Culturally Responsive Policy through Collective Action with Latino/a/x Communities: A Case Study and Theoretical Approach

Christine Morales, LCSW, Mariann Bischoff, LCSW, & Sean Ertle, BA (MSW student) Environmental Racism and Social Work

SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE ON-DEMAND

WORKSHOPS

MUST BE COMPLETED BETWEEN MARCH 8 - MARCH 23 (2 CEU EACH) *Bonus Workshop for Members with 2-day Conference Registration

Elsa Candelario, MSW, LCSW & Raymond Sanchez Mayers, MSW, Ph.D. Breaking Barriers to Services for Latinos Through Education

Aaliyah Nurideen, LSW & Latifah Green, BS No Quick Fixes: Unpacking Racial Implicit Bias in Social Work Practice

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Renee Walton, MSW, LCSW & Alexa Moubarak, MSW, LSW The Forgotten #MeToo Survivors: Incarcerated Women

ACCESS

To help shorten your time at the computer during the 2-day conference, while still providing the opportunity to earn up to 20 CE credits, this year we are offering two pre-recorded workshops that you will complete on-demand any time between March 8 and March 23. If you are a member and have registered for both days of the conference, you will also a receive a third pre-recorded webinar for on-demand credit.

That’s 2 bonus CE credits, at no extra charge, just for members, for a total of 22 credits!

You can access the On-Demand workshops from March 8 to March 23. To access the On-Demand workshops, log onto the conference site at https://naswnj2021.myconexsys.com using the email address you registered with. The OnDemand workshops will be available under Agenda starting March 8.

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CONFERENCE BONUSES CELEBRATE YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE AND WIN PRIZES Using your cell phone, visit our photo booth at: https://vb.tapsnap.net/njsocialwork2021 during conference, take a selfie and share it on social media.

Make sure to tag us #NJSocialWork2021 and @naswnj. We will randomly draw winners from pictures we see online.

Prizes include: Amazon Echo Show 8; Air Pods; iPad mini and more!

Sponsored By:

GUIDED MEDITATION WITH MELISSA BADA-DEVERS, LCSW, CHT Center and relax yourself for the day. Start your conference experience with some guided meditation.

Melissa Bada-Devers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently practicing in New Jersey and New York. She has a private practice in New Jersey specializing in trauma, hypnotherapy and life transitions.

Melissa has extensive experience working with adolescent and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and assault and has provided individual and group counseling for the Middlesex County Center for Empowerment since 2014. Melissa offers a holistic psychotherapeutic approach to healing that encompasses a combination of mind, body and soul work.

CHAIR YOGA SESSIONS WITH ALLISON STOVALL Sitting in front of the computer is tough. We know!

Join us for some relaxation and stretching.

Sunday: 11:15 - 11:30 AM & 5:30 - 5:45 PM Monday: 1:45 - 2:00 PM Allison Stovall is a 500+ hour experienced certified yoga instructor offering classes in Central and North Jersey, and beyond—virtually.

Pre-pandemic, Allison was teaching in-studio classes throughout Monmouth & Middlesex counties as well having created a pay-whatyou-can yoga program in Hudson County, where she currently resides.

Since March 2020, classes have been offered virtually from her living room in Jersey City.

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MEET OUR MODERATORS The Conference presentations will be sure to elicit thoughtful and maybe difficult discussions.

Keynote and Plenary sessions will consist of one hour of presentation, followed by a 10 minute break. After the break presenters will be joined by a moderator to facilitate discussion.

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BENEFITS OF NASW-NJ MEMBERSHIP $$$ GET CASH BACK WHEN YOU JOIN! $$$ Join NASW during the 2 days of Conference – March 7 or March 8 – and receive a partial refund for your Conference registration fee to make up some of the difference between the non-member and member Conference pricing.

GET BACK: $75 if you registered for 1 day; $100 if you registered for 2 days. For more information, click here to visit the membership page on the conference website. Or click here to join now. Refunds will be processed within 2 weeks after Conference. Make sure to email us at: conference.naswnj@socialworkers.org to let us know you joined!

What does it mean to be a member of NASW-NJ in 2021?

Social workers are currently being called upon to provide expertise, step up and take action, and pave the way for a brighter, safer, and more inclusive future. Though this work is not new to our profession, there’s no better or more important time to come together as a collective and amplify our voices and values by being part of the largest, most influential organization of social workers in the world.

What can NASW-NJ provide?

Advocacy: Social workers speak out and NASW-NJ takes action—whether that’s creating a Call to Action for telehealth expansion in the state of NJ, developing Virtual Advocacy Days to call for police reform, contacting the ASWB to make license exams available online, or meeting with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs to understand pandemic-related licensing delays and develop a plan for the future.

Professional Development: Your membership allows NASW-NJ to develop and provide the resources you need to support your clients, colleagues, and communities at-large. Since March 2020 alone, NASW-NJ has provided over 170 programs to keep social workers informed, including our Community Conversations, Race, Responsibility & Reconciliation series, Road to November efforts, and continuing education programs.

Your Professional Home: In a time where the terms “social distancing” and “unprecedented times” are becoming the “new normal,” NASW-NJ makes it easy for social workers to connect and collaborate virtually through our county-based Unit events, Shared Interest Group gatherings and leadership opportunities within the Chapter.

Being a part of your professional association is much larger than free CEUs or licensing support (though those benefits are still included!), and we invite you to engage with us to learn more about what it means to be a member of NASW-NJ. As social work professionals, you influence the lives of many around you, and you encourage, support, advocate for, and inspire your clients, colleagues, and the community to be better. At NASWNJ, we work to provide you with the tools, resources, and opportunities you need to keep doing just that.

Interested in learning more? Call our Member Services Team at 800-742-4089 or join online at www.socialworkers.org/join

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Thanks to Our YEAR-ROUND PARTNERS

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Reach Your Audience with a Year-Round partnership.

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SPONSOR DIRECTORY Care-One 173 Bridge Plaza N Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Tel: 877-99-CARE1 (22731) Fax: 201-242-4010 E-mail: info@care-one.com Website: https://www.care-one.com/ With services, that include post-hospital care, rehabilitation, assisted living, long-term care and a variety of clinical specialty programs, CareOne’s affiliates offer compassionate care in gracious, professionally managed centers and communities.

CareOne serves thousands of residents every day and admits and discharges more than 20,000 residents every year. With more than 50 centers in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Maryland, CareOne’s outstanding programs and services are conveniently located throughout the state.

Interested parties can engage with CareOne on social media by following @CareOneMgt on Twitter, @careonemgt on Instagram, and CareOne Management on Facebook and LinkedIn. For more information about CareOne, please visit www.care-one.com

Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic 252 County Road 601 Belle Mead, NJ 08502 Tel: 800-933-3579 Website: https://carrierclinic.org/ Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic is a not-for-profit behavioral health care provider specializing in psychiatric and addiction treatment.

Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic includes an inpatient psychiatric hospital, detoxification and rehabilitation center, OP addiction services, adolescent residential facility, and a fully accredited middle and high school for students classified emotionally disturbed. For more information about Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic and its services visit https://carrierclinic.org/ or call 1-800-933-3579.

Hampton Behavioral Health Center 650 Rancocas Road Westampton, NJ 08060 Tel: (800) 603-6767 Website: www.hamptonhospital.com Hampton Behavioral Health Center offers a full continuum of care for adolescents, adults and older adults with mental health and substance use issues.

Specialized services include Electroconvulsive Therapy, Military Treatment Programs, HEROES (Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Extreme Stressors), MOSAIC (Motivating Our Seniors And Inspiring Change), MAP (Motivating Aspiring Planning) for adolescents, and Hampton Academy. Hampton is dedicated to providing immediate assistance. The Access Center is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with specially trained counselors to provide free confidential assessments and referrals. To schedule an assessment, please call Hampton’s Access Center at (800) 603-6767.

Institute for Personal Growth (IPG) 1119 Raritan Ave. Highland Park, NJ 08904 Tel: (800) 379-9220 Website: https://ipgcounseling.com/ IPG is a group mental health practice founded in 1983, employing 30 licensed psychotherapists with over 350 combined years of experience throughout 3 different offices in New Jersey—Highland Park, Freehold, and Jersey City. The size, diversity, and level of experience of our clinical staff gives us the ability to treat almost any patient with almost any needs. We have therapists who specialize in sex therapy, LGBTQ issues, transgender and gender non-conforming youth, PTSD and trauma (including EMDR treatment), couples and marriage counseling, polyamory and unconventional lifestyles, youth/adolescents and family counseling, eating disorders, substance abuse, and of course more common afflictions like depression, anxiety, stress, and grief/loss.

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SPONSOR DIRECTORY Lyons & Associates 76 East Main Street, 2nd Floor Somerville, NJ 08876 Tel: 908-575-9777 Fax: 908-575-7711 Website: https://www.lyonspc.com/ At Lyons & Associates, our attorneys understand that a divorce or family law matter involves more than just a legal resolution. While we aggressively pursue your goals and protect your interests in court, we also take a holistic approach that focuses on helping you transition from your pre-divorce life to your new post-divorce life, or through whatever other family crisis you may be facing. To discuss how we can assist you with your family law or divorce matter, or to schedule a confidential consultation, please call Lyons & Associates, P.C. to speak to one of our experienced New Jersey family law attorneys at (908) 575-9777.

NASW Assurance Services 40 Citizens Way, Suite 304 Frederick, MD 21701 Tel: 301-668-4274 Email: asi@naswasi.org Website: www.naswassurance.org/naswnj2021 NASW Assurance Services (ASI) exists to manage social worker insurance programs with social workers’ best interests in mind. We work hard to be a socially responsible organization dedicated to improving the lives of social workers. ASI understands the abundant rewards of social work. We also understand the importance of assessing and minimizing risk when working in today’s litigious society. As social workers become increasingly subject to malpractice lawsuits, defense against such claims, even when they are groundless, can be expensive. Consequently, malpractice insurance is no longer simply an option for social workers. It’s a necessity.

Ramapo College of New Jersey Office of Admissions 505 Ramapo Valley Road Mahwah, NJ 07430 Tel: 201-684-7270 E-mail: graduate@ramapo.edu Website: www.ramapo.edu As the state’s premier public liberal arts college, Ramapo College of New Jersey is dedicated to providing students a strong foundation for a lifetime of achievement. The College is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and international and intercultural understanding. Ramapo College emphasizes teaching and individual attention to all students. We promote diversity, inclusiveness, sustainability, student engagement, and community involvement. We proudly offer over 40 undergraduate programs and 10 Graduate Programs, including a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW).

Rutgers University School of Social Work 120 Albany Street, Tower One - Suite 200 New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Tel: 848-932-7520 Website: https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/ Rutgers School of Social Work prepares passionate, committed students to become global leaders in the field. As one of the nation’s largest and most highly regarded schools of social work, we offer students nationally recognized faculty, rigorous academics, and unbeatable real-world experience. We offer flexible and affordable programs, including a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a social work major, MSW, DSW, Ph.D. and continuing education programs at each of Rutgers’ three campuses (New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden).

Springpoint Senior Living 4814 Outlook Dr. Ste 201 Wall Township, NJ 07753 Tel: 800-222-0609 Website: https://springpointsl.org/ Springpoint is a nationally recognized senior living provider with a legacy of over 100 years serving the Mid-Atlantic region. It consists of Springpoint Senior Living and its eight full-service Life Plan Communities and 19 affordable housing communities.

It also includes Springpoint at Home, providing home care and care management services, and Springpoint Choice, a membership-based program offering security for members. Our mission is to inspire our family with endless opportunities.

Learn more about Springpoint at springpointsl.org.

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READ, LISTEN AND LEARN BELOW ARE SUGGESTED BOOKS, PODCASTS AND MUSIC TO ENHANCE YOUR 2021 NASW-NJ VIRTUAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE

SUGGESTED BOOK LIST Click this link for a 10% discount from our independent bookstore partner, Word Bookstores, on most books (academic books excluded)

By Larry E. Davis Race and Social Problems: Restructuring Inequality (2014) Why are They Angry with Us? Essays on Race (2015)

By Darlyne Bailey Sustaining our Spirits: Women Leaders Thriving for Today and Tomorrow (2008)

By Allen Lipscomb Black Male Grief Reaction to Trauma: A Clinical Case Study of One Man's Treatment (2016)

Camille Quinn Recommends Lugenia Burns Hope, Black Southern Reformer. Jacqueline Anne Rouse (2004) Between Good and Ghetto: African American Girls and Inner-City Violence. Nikki Jones (2009) Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools Paperback. Monique Morris (2016) Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women that a Movement Forgot. Mikki Kendall (2020)

Kristin Miller Recommends The Color of Law. Richard Rothstein (2017) Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome. Joy DeGruy (2017) A Race Is A Nice Thing To Have: A Guide To Being A White Person or Understanding The White Persons in Your Life. Janet Helms (2019) Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence. Derald Wing Sue (2016)

Mariann Bischoff, Christine Morales and Sean Ertle recommend: Living a Feminist Life. Sara Ahmed (2016)

Renee Walton and Alexis Moubarak recommend The New Jim Crow - Michelle Alexander (2012) Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror. Judith Herman (1997) Global Lockdown: Race, Gender, and the Prison-Industrial Complex. Julia Sudbury (2005)

Aaliyah Nurideen and Latifah Green recommend: Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race.

Beverly Daniel Tatum (1997) The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help you Deserve. Rheeda Walker (2020) Uprooting Racism - 4th Edition: How White People Can Work for Racial Justice. Paul Kivel (2017) How To Be an Antiracist. Ibram X. Kendi (2019) 19

READ, LISTEN AND LEARN OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS Between The World and Me. Ta-Nehisi Coates (2015) So You Want to Talk About Race. Ijeoma Oluo (2018) White Fragility. Robin DiAngelo (2018) Biased. Jennifer L. Eberhardt (2019) I’m Still Here. Austin Channing Brown (2018) Born a Crime. Trevor Noah (2016)

PODCASTS – LISTEN AND LEARN! Melanated Social Work Podcast: https://melanatedsocialwork.buzzsprout.com/ Chill Spot Radio: Dr. Allen Lipscomb is co-host of this podcast centered around mental health with men/communities of color http://chillspotradio.com/ NASW Podcast: https://www.socialworkers.org/news/nasw-social-work-talks-podcast Noteworthy Episodes: Episode 43: Faith-Based and Secular Meditation (22 mins) Episode 56: Facing Racism, Moving Forward (26 mins) Episode 57: Black Lives Matter: The Role of Social Work in Dismantling Structural Racism in the USA (42 mins) Episode 63: Why We Need More Black Male Social Workers (20 mins) Unlocking Us with Brené Brown: Brené with Emmanuel Acho on Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man (60 mins) NPR’s Life Kit: Ibram Kendi Reflects On Anti-Racism — And Wants You To Do It Too (18 mins)

MUSIC – GET INTO THE MOOD BY PLAYING THESE SONGS! We Shall Not Be Moved – Mavis Staples What’s Going On? – Marvin Gaye This Land Is My Land – Pete Seeger Sister Rosa – Aaron Neville Happy Birthday to Ya – Stevie Wonder Firework – Katie Perry I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor Say it Loud, I’m Black and Proud – James Brown Everyday People – Sly and the Family Stone War, What Is It Good For – Edwin Starr Free at Last – Blind Boys of Alabama Turn, Turn, Turn – The Byrds Power to the People – John Lennon Give Peace a Chance – Plastic Ono Band Go Tell it on the Mountain – Blind Boys of Alabama The Revolution Shall Not be Televised – Gil Scott Heron 20

We Shall Overcome – Pete Seeger A Change is Gonna Come – Sam Cooke I’ll Take You There – Staple Singers Blowing in the Wind – Bob Dylan Freedom- Beyonce Fight the Power – Public Enemy People Get Ready – Curtis Mayfield Strange Fruit – Billie Holiday Pride (In the Name of Love) - U2 Forgive them Father – Lauryn Hill This Little light of Mine – Odetta Man in the Mirror – Michael Jackson We Are Family – Sister Sledge This is America – Childish Gambino Redemption Song – Bob Marley Killing in the Name – Rage Against the Machine

Share your Interests. Share your Voice.

NASW-NJ INTEREST

SHARED GROUPS

The beauty of our profession is that it is diverse. From academia to private practice, macro social work to healthcare, there is no area that social work does not touch in some way. While we often come together in larger groups—sharing our different perspectives and from different places— sometimes its good to find your smaller group of “people”—social workers with shared interests or areas of practice. These smaller places are a great place to discuss unique challenges and needs in the field, as well as brainstorm on programs and help shape specific learning events that the Chapter hosts.

Over the last several months our Chapter has expanded our Shared Interest Groups to meet your needs—giving you more opportunities to connect and collaborate. These dedicated spaces meet on various schedules (virtually for now) and are busy sharing best practices in school social work, healthcare, and more. We invite you to check out the Shared Interest Groups and join a conversation or program. You can sign up for Shared Interest Group information here.

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Give Back to the Profession:

Sponsor a Student!

NASW-NJ has launched a campaign asking our social work community to sponsor NASW

# of students sponsored/ sponsorships purchased

204

Total # of people/schools who participated

62

Total $ value of all sponsorships

$12,240

# of schools represented by sponsored students

9

memberships for social work students. Times are tough – financially and emotionally – and we want to support future leaders in the profession: our students. Nurturing our social workers in training ensures the legacy of social work will continue into the next generation. Since the launch of this campaign, generous members like you have stepped up to sponsor over 200 student memberships.

As a change agent in our community, you can help keep social work generations strong by sponsoring a student membership. Student membership costs $60 and helps provide students with connections to mentors and colleagues, as well as networking and other benefits.

To sponsor a student, make a secure donation here.

If you want to sponsor a particular student please email Helen French at: hfrench.naswnj@socialworkers.org and she will work with you.

THANK YOU!

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INVOLVED

Strengthen your connection to social work. Connect with other members and social workers throughout the state. Develop your leadership experience while learning new skills.

The NASW-NJ Chapter volunteer leadership is composed of social workers just like yourself, who are passionate about our field, our collective purpose, and have a desire to contribute to the dialogue and lend their talents and voices to the betterment of our Chapter.

Here’s a few ways you can volunteer with us: • Serve as a Unit Leader – NASW-NJ has 12 units across the state to provide members with regionally based networking and educational opportunities. As a volunteer chair or co-chair, you can help plan and coordinate events that bring value to our members.

• Serve as a Shared Interest Group Facilitator – Social work is one of the most diverse professions, and our Shared Interest Groups allow members in similar practice-areas to talk through shared experiences, challenges, opportunities, and to network. As a facilitator, you can help guide the group, coordinate meetings, and lead the discussion.

• Serve on a Committee – Committees are a great way to learn more about the inner workings of our professional organization and help shape programs and policies. These are one-year appointments and typically meet via phone or Zoom on a monthly basis.

• Serve on the Board of Directors – Lead and serve our organization at the highest level! Board positions are elected by member vote and serve one to two-year appointments. Our Board meets bi-monthly and is active in conversations, dialogue, and Chapter governance in-between meetings.

Am I qualified to volunteer?

You should be an NASW-NJ member and a social worker (but if you’re an associate member, we can talk with you about those qualifications as well!). Social workers are in every aspect of our community and we hope our leadership is as diverse as our membership.

Sound exciting? Contact us today about becoming a volunteer! You can email Annie Siegel, Director of Special Projects, at asiegel.naswnj@socialworkers.org or complete the form online.

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