November December 2008

NASW-AZ lauds State-level award winners for 2008Lifetime Achievement Award: Kathy Melamed

Social Worker of the Year: Marie Jim

Public Offi cial of the Year: Rebecca Rios

Citizen(s) of the Year: ICAN Peer Group

I enjoyed supporting and developing the role of social work at Hospice of the Valley, as the department grew from seven social workers to more than 80 from 1997 through 2004. I loved that role, but left it to become Director of Clinical Services at one of HOV’s clinical offi ces. At the time, it seemed a great risk, personally and professionally, to leave a position I had created and in which I felt secure, appreciated, and effective--to take on a director position previously held by nurses, and to learn to manage an interdisciplinary staff in a medical setting. I hope that other social workers will be readily considered for leadership positions that have not been typically open to us, but for which we may be well-suited and in which we may be successful.

ICAN Peer Leadership group is comprised of approximately 10 youth ages 14-18 years old. This group is tasked with learning leadership competencies weekly and applying those skills through at least one community service project monthly. In 2006, this group participated in a focus group seeking to identify key issues for the Chandler community, and specifi cally Chandler’s Redevelopment Area, to be addressed in their service projects. The teens collaborated with local merchants to remove alcohol signage, provided training to merchants at no charge on carding and educated the community on the risks of underage drinking across domains (youth, community health, and even those providing).

I have been a social worker with the Navajo Nation for 23 years. My passion for social work with the Dine’ people remains strong. Since many of our families are still rooted in the traditional culture, working with the Dine’ people require knowledge of both the native traditional and western culture and methodology. The accomplishments I am most proud of are the advocacy that I do on behalf of clients, staff, NASW, and the profession of social work, and the services I provide families to address issues of child abuse/neglect and domestic violence to promote family preservation, and enhance community coordination for our families.

Arizona State Senator Rebecca Rios (District 23) has her master’s degree in Social Work from ASU. An Arizona native, Rios has long championed causes for children and the elderly. She is a board member and past president of Pinal Gila Headstart, 1996 to present, and has been a board member of the Community Alliance Against Family Abuse since 2007. Rios was also a state reprentative from 1995 - 2000. She has been a state senator since 2004. She currently is trying to secure economic development, jobs, and accessible health care for Arizonans. Among the bills she has sponsored or co-sponsored are those regarding child support enforcement, domestic violence prevention, rape victims’ rights, fi ngerprint clearance cards, and unemployment insurance.

Christy McClendonPresident

Donna HenaultVice-President

Bobbie AndersonSecretary

Holly BaumannTreasurer

BRANCH 1Tammy Abbott-TheilColleen FisherConnie PhillipsAngie VerburgChristine WetheringtonOpen Position

BRANCH 2Lillian SingletonYolanda ShoemakerJoyce Canfi eld

BRANCH 3Carl DuncanKatherine Meyer

BRANCH 4Open PositionOpen Position

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVESLaura Bradbury, MSW Student Rep.Bobby Hess, BSW Student Rep.

Board of Directors FeaturesNASW-AZ State Award Winners ..............................................1State Budget Defi cit Threatens SW...........................................4NASW response to student strip searches................................4Career Opportunities.................................................................6CE Series...............................................................................7-8Classifi eds/Branch events.........................................................96-hour Clinical Supervision Workshop................................10-11

Who to ContactIf you are looking for opportunities to get involved in your professional organi-zation, please contact any of the following:

BRANCH 1(Gila, LaPaz, Maricopa,Pinal, & Yuma Counties)

Angie VerburgBR1 Chair

branch1chair@naswaz.com

BRANCH 2(Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima

& Santa Cruz Counties)Yolanda Shoemaker

Lillian SingletonBR2 Co-chairs

branch2chair@naswaz.com

BRANCH 3(Apache, Coconino, Mohave

& Navajo Counties plusPayson, Sedona & Cottonwood)

Carl DuncanKatherine MeyerBR 3 Co-chairs

branch3chair@naswaz.com

BRANCH 4(West Yavapai County—Prescott & sur-

rounding area)Open PositionOpen PositionBR 4 Co-chairs

branch4chair@naswaz.com

STATEWIDEPACE Chair

Colleen FisherPACEchair@naswaz.com

Open PositionCCNLI (Nominations Chair)CCNLIChair@naswaz.com

NASW-AZ Chapter Offi ceCAROL STAMBAUGH

Executive Director(480) 968-4595

carol@naswaz.com

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STAY AT THE FOREFRONT OFSCHOOL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

School Social Work Specialty PracticeSection (SPS)Keep up-to-date on practice-related topics, trends, and policy issues. Earn free CEs via free teleconferences and annual bulletin.

NASW Press PublicationsEducate yourself by reading the latest resources in the field, including

School Social Work WorldwideMarion Huxtable and Eric Blyth, Editors

Multisystem Skills and Interventions in School Social Work PracticeEdith M. Freeman, Cynthia G. Franklin, Rowena Fong, Gary L. Shaffer, and Elizabeth M. Timberlake, Editors

Children & Schools: A Journal of Social Work PracticeNASW Press Quarterly Journal

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families and earn CEUs for licensure and NASW credential renewal.

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GUIDE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

NASW Press PublicationsRefer students and families to these insightful publications:

Finding Help for Struggling Teens: A Guide forParents and the Professionals Who Work with Them Frederic G. Reamer and Deborah H. Siegel

Developing a Sense of Self: A Workbook of Tenets & Tactics for Adolescent Girls Dorothy A. Kelly

Social Work Consumer Web Sitewww.HelpStartsHere.org

Direct children and parents to the “Kids & Family” section of the Consumer Web site for timely information andresources on topics such asschools and communities and

youth and early childhood development.

202.408.8600 ext. 499www.socialworkers.org

Visit NASW online at www.socialworkers.org for more information.

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The enormous economic downturn has resulted in signifi cantly lower state revenue than was anticipated. The current budget year defi cit is predicted to be anywhere between $320 Million and $800 Million dollars. This means that cuts are coming to the state agencies and this will impact families and children.

Governor Napolitano plans to meet with legislators in early November and she has promised to advocate for specifi c cuts, not a percentage across the board, and to protect K-12 and CPS funding, as well as services to children and vulnerable adults.

However, all social workers must advocate strongly to legislators with a united voice on behalf of the vulnerable children and families whom we serve. Demands for services are rising during this diffi cult

economic time—families are in greater need and there are less resources. Now is not the time to scapegoat the vulnerable by cutting services to them!

There are alternatives: loopholes and sales tax exemptions that can be closed. Advocate strongly for the children and families and vulnerable adults whom you serve!

NASW-AZ will continue to keep members informed as the budget negotiations occur. Email alerts will be sent to members when immediate action is required. However, all members are urged to talk with their elected offi cials and tell them that addressing the budget defi cit must not result in harm to vulnerable children. To join the public policy committee or to have your name added to the email alert system, please go to the website: www.naswaz.com.

By Suzanne M. Schunk, LCSWPublic Policy Committee Chair

State budget defi cit threatens social work

School Social Workers and student strip searchesBy Sherri Morgan, LDF Associate Counsel and Carolyn I. Polowy, General Counsel© NASW September 2008

IntroductionAssuring the safety of students at all times is a

critical requirement for each school setting; however, the approaches to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment may vary widely from school to school and across school systems. In some instances, schools have employed methods such as searching lockers and backpacks, and even strip searches for contraband such as drugs, cigarettes and weapons.

The case of Redding v. Safford Unifi ed School District #1, 531 F.3d 1071 (2008), illustrates some of the issues related to security and discipline within the schools and highlights issues of concern to the social work profession as discussed in a friend of the court brief fi led by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and its Arizona Chapter (Brief of Amicus Curiae NASW and NASW, Arizona Chapter, 2008). This Legal Issue of the Month article will review the Redding case as well as NASW’s relevant public policies.

BackgroundThe facts in the Redding case involve a middle

school with a strict no-drugs policy, as many school

systems have implemented, and allegations that a 13-year-old female honors student with no disciplinary record may have possessed an unauthorized ibuprofen. Based on an uncorroborated “tip” from another student who was already under suspicion for possessing the same medication, school offi cials required Savana Redding to submit to a strip search. After searching her backpack and pockets and fi nding nothing, the school offi cials directed the school nurse to search Savana’s person which included removing her outer clothing and shaking out her bra and the crotch of her underwear, exposing her breasts and genitals. The student’s parents were not notifi ed before the search and she was crying. No pills were found. Savana and her mother fi led a lawsuit against the school in federal court based on a violation of her Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable governmental searches and seizures.

NASW InvolvementNASW fi led an amicus curiae (“friend of the

court”) brief in support of Redding to provide the

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court with information about the traumatic impact of an intrusive strip search on a young adolescent. NASW’s brief summarized the available social science literature and argued that the “research indicates that strip searches can cause severe emotional and psychological harm to children” and that courts have agreed with the social science research that school strip searches “are excessively intrusive and traumatic” (Brief of Amicus Curiae NASW and NASW, Arizona Chapter, 2008).

NASW’s policy statement, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, provides one basis for the Association’s involvement in the Redding case. “NASW supports the fact that children and youth are developmentally different from adults and must be treated appropriately” (NASW, 2006). The NASW brief points out that these differences require courts to analyze the reasonableness of strip searches based on an understanding of the effects of such action on children and youth (Brief of Amicus Curiae NASW and NASW, Arizona Chapter, 2008).

The NASW amicus brief cited research indicating the social and emotional discomfort experienced by the typical adolescent who is experiencing rapid physical changes and heightened social awareness. The research highlighted some of the reported negative effects of intrusive strip searches on students, such as an increase in oppositional behavior, decreased concentration in school, lowered self-esteem, sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression, phobic reactions, and dropping out of school. In addition, the cited research indicated that searches “in which students are required to remove some or all of their clothing are ’generally not very successful and tend to cause the greatest emotional turmoil’” (Brief of Amicus Curiae NASW and NASW, Arizona Chapter, 2008, p. 8).

In addition, NASW’s brief discussed the negative impact on the school environment and on students’ relationships with teachers and other school professionals when staff is required to police student behavior in such an intrusive manner.

Federal Court’s OpinionThe Redding case originated from a school in

Arizona and the underlying legal complaint was fi led in federal district court in that state. The district court granted the school’s motion for summary judgment on the basis that the strip search was justifi ed at its

inception based on the nexus between Savana and the girl who accused her of possessing the ibuprofen. After additional legal proceedings, the Federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit eventually heard an appeal in an en banc review (i.e., a review by the entire court, rather than a smaller panel of judges).

The appeals court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that under the circumstances the strip search of Savana Redding, a 13-year-old middle school student, was a violation of her Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure.

The controlling precedent in student search cases is New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 (1985), a Supreme Court decision that established the Fourth Amendment standard that a search must be “reasonable under the circumstances.” Reasonableness under T.L.O. requires a two-pronged analysis of whether the search was: 1) justifi ed at its inception and 2) reasonably related in scope to the circumstances which justifi ed the interference (Redding, p. 8433-8434, quoting T.L.O.).

The Ninth Circuit Court applied the T.L.O. standard to the Safford school’s search of Savana and determined that while the initial search of her backpack and pockets may have been justifi ed, the progression to a strip search was not. Upon fi nding no ibuprofen in Savana’s bag or pockets, the only basis for proceeding to a more intrusive search was the uncorroborated statement of her “friend.” The court compared the circumstances of Savana’s case to that in other reported cases, and found that the facts in those cases (which found the searches unconstitutional) were even more favorable to school offi cials than in this case.

After the court determined that the strip search of Savana was not justifi ed at its inception, it then reviewed whether the scope of the search conducted was reasonable. In analyzing the reasonableness of the scope the court looked at whether or not the search was “excessively intrusive in light of the age and sex of the student and the nature of the infraction” (Redding, p. 8433, quoting T.L.O.). In this portion of its analysis, the court relied on NASW’s amicus brief, and quoted portions of the text relating to the trauma experienced by adolescents who are strip searched and the negative impact on student’s behavior (Redding, p. 8445-8446).

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The court also discussed the other options available to school offi cials to address the potential danger posed by the possible existence of the pills, such as sending Savana home. Finally, the court determined that the right of a 13-year-old girl not to be strip searched on the basis of an unreliable student informant’s accusation of possessing ibuprofen was clearly established at the time the search was conducted and thus, the school principal was not immune from liability. The school nurse and an assistant were not found liable, as they were deemed to be acting solely on the principal’s instructions.

Analysis and ConclusionsThe Ninth Circuit covers a region that includes

nine Western states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington), Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Thus, the scope of its decision is wide-ranging. It may also serve as a guide for other federal courts that analyze similar cases. The court’s opinion was methodically reasoned and demonstrated the link between social science research, policy and the development of defi nable legal standards.

Within a school system, social workers utilize confi dentiality and the respect of each person as a crucial basis for developing the trust of students, enabling them to access needed psychosocial services. In addition, school social workers also may have a signifi cant role in facilitating a social climate within the school that is conducive to learning by implementing confl ict resolution programs, leading social skills groups, and addressing students’ individual needs.

Social work policy makers and school social workers should be alert to school policies and practices that demean children and that may compromise professional standards of conduct and take appropriate steps to enhance the school climate so that students are comfortable accessing health and mental health services. Connecting youths with health and mental health services in schools is an important link to promoting healthy habits and lifestyles as students emerge into adulthood. To the extent that intrusive or coercive methods are utilized to maintain order and safety in schools, the participation of social workers or other health professionals in such actions is likely to erode students’ trust in the helping

professions and such tasks are better delegated to trained security personnel.

ReferencesBrief of Amicus Curiae National Association of Social Workers

and National Association of Social Workers, Arizona Chapter (2008). Redding v. Safford Unifi ed School District No. 1, 531 F.3d 1071 (2008).

National Association of Social Workers (2006). Education of children and youths. Social Work Speaks 111 (7th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

National Association of Social Workers (2006). Juvenile justice and delinquency prevention. Social Work Speaks 239 (7th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 (1985).

Redding v. Safford Unifi ed School District No. 1, 531 F.3d 1071 (2008).

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November 14, 2008Prescott Resort1500 Highway 69Prescott, AZ

Morning - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Ethics In Leadership: The Role of ValuesBy Scott Church MSW, LCSW

(3 CEU’s designed to meet AZBBHE requirement for ethics/law)

Scott Church is a licensed clinical social worker and training and development professional who helps organizations and families learn and transform individually and organizationally. Over his career, Scott spent many years counseling, teaching & training, and managing enterprise learning. Today, Scott serves in a wide range of services from performance improvement to leadership workshops and web-based curriculum design.

Workshop Description: Recognizing the importance of ethical behavior is not enough. Social Workers, as leaders, must know what they value and then refl ect it in their way of leading. That is, what we value must be easily recognized by those we lead in our everyday actions. Outline of major topics to be covered: your leadership values; your organization’s values; the key roles of positive discipline & trust.

Afternoon - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Rethinking Race: Examining the Multi-racial ExperienceBy Kelly F. Jackson, MSW, PhD (3 CEU’s designed to meet AZBBHE requirement for

diversity/cultural competency)

Kelly is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Arizona State University. She earned her PhD in Social Welfare from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Kelly’s research examines the cultural identity of multi-racial people. She is also interested in developing and evaluating strength-based interventions for multi-racial and multi-cultural youth who are at-risk of developing psychosocial and/or health-related problems. Kelly identifi es as Bi-racial (Black/White), and resides with her dog Yuma in Phoenix, Arizona.

Workshop Description: This workshop will explore the idea of race in reference to the growing presence of multi-racial people in the U.S. The presenter will share her research on multi-racial identity and facilitate a discussion that will encourage participants to “rethink” their own ideas about race and identity. This workshop will conclude with resources for working with multi-racial individuals and families. Outline of major topics to be covered: growing presence of multi-racial persons; understanding the multi-racial experience; resources for working with multi-racial persons and families.

December 12, 2008Franciscan Renewal Center5802 E. Lincoln DriveScottsdale, AZ

Morning - 9:00am to 12:00pm

HIPAA Overview for TherapistsBy Tim Hofmann, M.C., LPC, CCMHC

(3 CEU’s designed to meet AZBBHE requirement for ethics/law)

Tim Hofmann, M.C., LPC, CCMHC. Mr. Hofmann is a licensed counselor in private practice working primarily with adults and families in the areas of mental health, adjustment, and relationship counseling. Mr. Hofmann was the chair of the Arizona Behavioral Health Professionals Coalition and has been involved with certifi cation and licensure issues in Arizona since 1996, during which time licensure was conceptualized, negotiated, legislated, and implemented.

Workshop Description: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was passed in 1996 and has been phased in over the last several years. Whether or not you have decided to become compliant with HIPAA, this federal legislation is having a profound impact on the behavioral health professions. Join us to learn more about HIPAA and how it may affect you and your practice. Outline of major topics to be covered: history of HIPAA and therapists; the privacy rule; the security and transaction rules; the HIPAA compliance decision; overview of HIPAA compliance implementation.

Afternoon - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

The Silent Crisis: Redefi ning Approaches in Early Childhood Intervention Research with American Indians

Dr. Michael D. Niles, MSW, PhD(3 CEU’s designed to meet AZBBHE requirement for

diversity/cultural competency)

Dr. Michael Niles (tribal name of Wakshe) is an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation of Oklahoma – descended from the Fox clan. He is assistant professor of social work and coordinator of the Indigenous Early Intervention Alliance (IEIA) at Arizona State University. His research has its foundation in the principle known to the indigenous New Zealand Maori tribes as “Rangatiratanga.” This is translated to English as having respect and acknowledgment of tribal communities, their knowledge, their history and culture, and the interplay between them. He is the founder of the John Sky, the “Keepers of the Fire,” and the Edbesendowen Scholarship for American Indian (or indigenous) college students. His research helps to provide a better understanding of the variation in program effectiveness across tribal, child, family and program characteristics, including length of intervention, curriculum approach, and family risk status.

Workshop Description: This presentation will address what is known about the short-term and long-term effectiveness of early childhood intervention programs, with special attention on theoretical approaches that affect American Indian populations.

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November 14 (Prescott) December 12, 2008 (Scottsdale) __ Morning (ethics) __ Morning (ethics) __ Afternoon (diversity) __ Afternoon (diversity)

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Classifi ed listings and Community WorkshopsVisit www.naswaz.com, go to Member Services and then to Classifi ed Listings to

learn more about these upcoming events and other ads.

Scottsdale Professional Offi ce for LeaseNov. 11 - Ethnic and Culture Aspects of Domestic AbuseNov. 15 - Addressing the Health Effects of Climate ChangeDec. 6 - Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder: Where do We Stand?Jan. 22 Tucson, Jan. 23 Phoenix - Motivation in the Face of AnxietyThe Sanville Institute for Clinical Social Work and Psychotherapy

Upcoming NASW-AZ CE and Branch events plannedVisit www.naswaz.com, go to Chapter Events then Calendar of Events to learn more about

these activities and to register online. Nov 7 - Branch 3 Cultural Competency Training in Show Low• Nov 11 - Branch 1 Brown Bag• Nov. 13 - Social Work Day Planning Committee Meeting conference call• Nov 14 - CE Series Workshops - Ethics In Leadership: The Role of Values in the am; • Rethinking Race: Examining the Multi-racial Experience in the pm; PrescottDec. 12 - CE Series Workshops - HIPAA Overview for Therapists in the am; The Silent • Crisis: Redefi ning Approaches in Early Childhood Intervention Research with American Indians in the pm

Federal employees can support NASW Foundation,CFC #12538, in the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign(CFC). This pre-tax deduction is a great way to supportcharitable and educational social work projects.

Learn more about the NASW Foundation and its work atwww.NASWFoundation.org.

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Critical Incidents in Clinical Supervision: Trouble-shooting in the Reality Show6-Hour Clinical Supervision (see registration form on next page)

Friday, January 16, 20099 am to 4 pm

6 CEUs

ASU Tucson ComponentThe Sentinel Building

340 N. Commerce Park LoopTucson, AZ 85745

Presenter’s Biography: Robert (Bob) Kafes was director of mental health services at the Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA) prior to his leaving at the end of last year to focus full-time on his private practice of psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, supervision, consultation, and mentorship. He was regional director of the Arizona Youth Advocate Program, and for nearly 12 years, after his arrival from New York City, he was senior therapist at Jewish Family and Children’s Service where he founded and directed the Institute of Continuing Education for Human Service Professionals (ICE). He was an adjunct professor at Arizona State University School of Social Work, is on the faculty of the University of Phoenix and the Arizona Center for Psychoanalytic Studies, and was recognized by the American Psychoanalytic Association for “his ongoing commitment and continued dedication to the teaching of psychoanalytic concepts to students.” For example, he currently facilitates fi ve case consultation groups.

Bob was awarded Outstanding Teacher by the National Association of Social Workers Arizona Chapter (NASW-AZ), and the Governor Janet Napolitano/Attorney General Terry Goddard Award for Outstanding Sexual Assault Mental Health Professional. He was the fi rst male to be awarded the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center Hero in Women’s Mental Health. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Branch II of NASW-AZ as well as being honored by the state chapter with another Lifetime Achievement Award.

Workshop Description: A conversation about messy and anxiety inducing situations we face in the daily practice of clinical supervision. We will zero-in on live situations presented by participants who are to bring a total of three examples: 1) one scenario they regard as problematic with their own supervisor part or present; and 2) two problematic scenarios they experience(d) as supervisors.

An honest discussion of our own learning issues, transferences ad countertransferences, subjectivities and intersubjectivities will be a crucial part of this encounter. The instructor’s philosophy is that we learn mostly from our mistakes, and that is why what we do is an art that requires continual practice. Safety, confi dentiality, and respect for each others’ perspectives will be fostered to create a positive atmosphere for learning.

This workshop, for intermediate and advanced supervisors, will process and problem solve the scenarios presented in a collaborative effort to seek resolution.

This workshop is designed to:Demonstrate effective and ineffective supervisory behaviors in relation to the functions, roles and 1. philosophies of the clinical supervisor. Increase knowledge and skill from sharing critical incidents, and acquire an array of optimal responses 2. to challenging situations. Describe the complexity of the supervisory relationship and paths to negotiate.3. Enhance supervisory skills and ways these are integrated into an effective supervisory relationship in the 4. daily proactive if clinical supervision.

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News from Branch 2Branch 2 held their annual potluck and planning meeting on October 18th. We chose

“Self-care in Changing Times” as this year’s theme. Our Lunch & Learns will expand to include members sharing about their work, challenges, and achievements. They will be held at El Parador Restaurant, 2744 E Broadway Blvd, from 12-1 p.m. as follows:

Thursday, November 13• th: Mental Health for the Jail PopulationFriday, December 5• th: Mental Health for VeteransThursday, January 15• th: Co-occurring Disorders with AdolescentsFriday, February 6• th: Using Brain-Gym and other Smart Moves

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The Annual Branch 2 Awards Banquet will be held on Friday, March 27th.

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The NASW-AZ Chapter newsletter is published six times a year by the National Association of Social Workers/Arizona Chapter. Address all inquiries to NASW-AZ, 2015 N. Dobson Rd., #4-214, Chandler, AZ 85224. 480/968-4595. FAX 866-261-7588, e-mail: chapter@naswaz.com. All advertising is subject to the publisher’s approval. NASW-AZ reserves the right to reject advertisements for any reason at any time and is not liable for any alleged loss or damages if an advertisement is omitted for any reason. NASW complies with the provisions of applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination. Placement of ads will be at NASW’s discretion, although advertiser’s preference will be met whenever possible. Publication of an advertisement does not constitute endorsement or approval by NASW of any product or services advertised, any point of view, standard, claims, or opinion presented therein. The placement of an advertising order constitutes an acceptance of all the rates and conditions under which advertising is sold at that time.President Executive DirectorPatti Dorgan Carol Stambaugh, MSW AD Rate - Only members may purchase business card size ads. All ads, including business card size, must be submitted in black and white. Except for business cards, all ads should be submitted as camera-ready copy. There is a $25 additional charge if ad is not camera-ready. The 1st of the previous month is the deadline for copy. Oct. 1 for the Nov/Dec issue and June 1 for the Jul/Aug issue. All graphic ads are “boxed” in by border lines. Please note that the Height and Width sizes for ads are the “box” sizes. Therefore the ad needs to be at least 1/16 of an inch smaller in both Height and Width to fi t within the “box”.

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