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Publisher's Thoughts & Table of Contents Spring 2008
Dear Reader, As I sit down to write this, another Social Work Month is coming to an end. During this month, I have come across many articles about the great work that professional ...
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Ethics

White Privilege and the Mental Health Profession
Editor’s Note: We touched on Undoing Racism in Barbara Blank’s Fall 2006 article, Racism: The Challenge for Social Workers. We continue the dialogue on this important ethical issue as Gail...
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Social Work and the Law

You've Been Served: How to Handle the Stress of Subpoenas
The innocent-looking envelope you’ve received contains a letter that ominously commands you to “APPEAR UNDER PENALTY OF LAW.” Congratulations. Like thousands of social workers and ca...
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Welcome, social work students and professionals! Read articles from the Spring 2008 edition of The New Social Worker magazine, now in its 15th year! While you're here--we have job listings, a lively discussion forum , our Calendar of Events, and more for you and your social work career!

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Field Placement
Should I? Shouldn't I? When Is It Okay to Say No During Field Practicum It is the final term of your field practicum, and you’ve settled into the routine–the personnel, the clients, your tasks, how you fit into the overall purpose. Generally, things are going smoothly. At last, you feel you can coast to the end. No more fears about what you are supposed to b... Read More >>

What's On Your Career Horizon?
Creating YOUR Social Work Career: Clarify Your Purpose Editor’s Note: This is the first in a 4-part series on creating YOUR social work career! I am delighted that Lyndal Greenslade and Amanda Vos of the Australian Association of Social Workers will be sharing these ideas with readers of The New Social Worker.... Read More >>

Professional Development
Beyond Standard Practice: Social Work and the Media As a young social worker, I entered the field knowing I wanted to help people for a living, but not knowing in what capacity I wanted to do it. I also have an interest in addiction. I was pretty sure I wanted to work in a substance abuse related profession, and after graduating with a BSW, I did jus... Read More >>

Traveling Toward a Social Work Degree: 10 Road-Tested Trip-Tips
Getting a social work degree is like a “road trip.” You explore new vistas and have life-changing adventures. You may also wander in the desert and get “car crazy.” As a travel-seasoned social work educator, I offer ten “trip-tips” for both reaching your degree-de...
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Electronic Connection
	Electronic Connection: First U.S. Social Work Distance Ed Course Catalog Announced The Technology & Distance Education Committee of the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD), the University of Texas at San Antonio School of Social Work, and the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa School of Social Work have announced the creation of the first U.S. So... Read More >>

Special Online Article: Laptop Computers and Social Workers
Computers are now ubiquitous in today’s workforce. Computers are used in almost every profession, including social work. The social worker can especially benefit from the use of a laptop computer. Portability is essential for someone on the move.
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Book Reviews
Book Reviews: I'm Not Alone and Finding My Way Book reviews of I'm Not Alone and Finding My Way. Reviewed by Jeanette TFW Pelton. Read More >>

Book Review: Infidel
Book review of Ayaan Hirsi Ali's Infidel. Reviewed by Sherry Elizabeth Saturno.
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Book Review: Married With Special Needs Children
Book review of Married With Special Needs Children. Reviewed by Daniel Werges.
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Advertiser Index Spring 2008 Visit our advertisers for the Spring 2008 issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER. They are: Temple University Harrisburg—http://www.temple.edu/harrisburg Public Health Service Commissioned Corps—http://www.usphs.gov Smith College School for Social Work—http://www.smith.edu/ssw Dom... Read More >>