The Social Work Profession Remembers Gary Shaffer: School Social Worker, Child Advocate, Professor, Dear Friend - NASW-NC
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XXXIII No. 5 The North Carolina Social Worker Newsletter October/November 2009
The Social Work Profession Remembers
Gary Shaffer: School Social Worker,
Child Advocate, Professor, Dear Friend
Gary L. Shaffer, Ph.D., one of the state’s leading experts on social work practice and a
staunch advocate for children who became a recognizable voice against the use of corporal
punishment within North Carolina’s public schools, died on Sept. 4. He was 62.
Shaffer, who dedicated more than half of his life to the social work field and to preparing
students for social work practice, joined UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Social Work in 1986 as
director of the field education program. He was later named director of the School’s summer
program.
Although he had been battling colon cancer for several years, the associate professor
remained extremely active at UNC and within the North Carolina community, focusing
much of his time and energy on international social work and the development of the social
work practice within the state’s public schools. Shaffer, who served as a member of the N.C.
Professional School Social Work Standards Committee, also supervised more than 300 MSW
students within North Carolina school districts. He was responsible for licensing school
social work practitioners through the N.C. Department of Public Instruction; more than 500
practitioners earned state licensure under Shaffer’s leadership.
Gary L. Shaffer, Ph.D. “Gary put his heart and soul into his work and into achieving his goals,” said School Dean Jack
Richman. “I have heard from former students and faculty colleagues from across the country, all
of whom have noted what a great loss is being felt at Gary's passing. He was a real gentleman who
cared deeply for his students, family, friends, colleagues and profession. I will miss him mightily.”
Shaffer’s work throughout North Carolina earned him the title of “Dr. School Social Work,” added Anna Scheyett, Associate Dean of
Academic Affairs at UNC’s School of Social Work. “He was just an incredible advocate for students,” she said. “Social work always came
first for him.”
Born in Harrisburg, Pa., Shaffer first began studying social work at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa., where he graduated
with a BA degree. He earned an MA from the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago and received a doctorate
from the School of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Shaffer went on to teach at U of I for 14 years as a
lecturer, assistant professor and associate professor. During his tenure in Illinois, he also served as director of the Region V Child Welfare
Training Center. The center worked with public and private child welfare agencies and accredited BSW and MSW programs in Illinois,
Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. An enthusiastic and compassionate teacher, Shaffer was a tireless advocate for children
and often spoke out against the use of corporal punishment in the nation’s public school systems, including in North Carolina’s schools. The
state is one of about 20 across the country that still allows paddling, although some individual counties have banned it.
Shaffer led a 2007 research study on the use of corporal punishment in North Carolina schools, and was often contacted by the media
for his expertise on the issue. In an interview with the Raleigh News & Observer in March 2007, Shaffer noted that spanking could lead
to more aggressive behavior among children. “I’m not saying for every child that gets struck it leads to this,” he told the newspaper. “But
when you hit a child, you really don’t know what their psychological situation is.”
Shaffer demonstrated equally passionate support for an anti-school bullying bill, which North Carolina legislators narrowly adopted this
summer. The act protects students from harassment for numerous reasons, including on the basis of race, religion or disabilities. Some state
lawmakers and opponents’ groups criticized the law for including language that specifically protects students for actual or perceived sexual
Gary Shaffer continued on page 5
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2 National Association of Social WorkersPeople In The News
WELCOME OUR NEW NASW-NC MEMBERS
The NC Chapter would like to welcome the following new members who joined during the months of July, August,
and September! They have chosen to support their profession and participate in advocating for social work values
by joining the NASW. We hope that, as new members, they will consider sharing their experiences and perspectives
with the Association by joining a committee, attending a Board meeting, or participating in a Local Program Unit.
Patricia A. Perry
COASTAL DISTRICT (A) Larkin Han Rausher Donald R. Clise, II
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Catherine Blevins Halley Carmack Hillary Blalock
Emily O. Evans Laura Crank Taneah L Bryant
Alfred Maurice Griffin Rosenny Fenton Eileen Grace Chiaro
Karen S Snyder Amy Greene Bang D Duong, BSW/BA
Laurel Lea Taylor Jenna Hamill Jane Elizabeth Gilson
Pamela Vetter Kevin Michael Hedeen Heather Hall
Tonia Michelle Cassaday, LCSW Marrin L Hill Alicia Rene Kale
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Mary P. Bailey Janaya Sadler
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Nedra M Davis Tessie Gardner-Green Green
John Richard Ervin Victoria L Smith, MSW
Jennifer Spellmeyer Emily Lovik
Fontella Marie Etumnu Michelle Marlowe
Joanne Stevenson Howell Kysha Jones Thompson
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Melanie Jana Hunt Anna Lauren Barham
Courtney D. Jenkins-Norman Brittney Lynn Wilkins
James Branscum
Shelby Nicole Lane Meagan Elizabeth Crews
PIEDMONT DISTRICT (C)
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Lisa McLain Cynthia N Johnson Alison B. Gilreath
Treva Penn-Shaw Samuel L. Parrish Deborah Gonzales
Zpora Perry Kara Stultz Dorothy Pettigrew Mills
Erin ONeil Roma Rebecca Jo DuBois Mary Elizabeth Washington
Kristen Jane Russell Jasmin Frazier Heather Wingert
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Victoria Rance Leff SOUTH PIEDMONT DISTRICT (D) Sara Elizabeth Rubin
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Jennifer Marie Manis Erin M Clark
Susan Diane Matuszak Tchernavia Denet Ranesfore
Brendan McCaffery Sheila Womack New Members...continued
Michelle Lauren Moreau Matrice Askew on page 4
Lindsey Anne OHare Mary Barnes
National Association of Social Workers 3People In The News
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Jennifer Dahms Phaneuf
New Members Shelly McPhaul Savoy
(continued from Page 2) Erin Brianne Smith
Susan Louise Snow
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Jessa Batson NASW National Credentials
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Ariana Deeley Congratulations to the following members who obtained national credentials
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Ashley Kotwall Sandra Kremer, ACSW, ACHP-SW
Yolanda A Massey Advanced Certified Hospice & Palliative 7/9/2009
Stacey Merda
Pamela Kay Mullins Alex Szkolnyj, ACSW, QCSW, DCSW
Melissa Noboa ACSW Certification 7/9/2009
Angel Cottle Parker QCSW Certification 7/15/2009
Paige Patton DCSW Certification 7/15/2009
Michelle Perkins
Michelle Yvonne Pledger Mary Wise Boyajian, LCSW, LISW, ACHP-SW
Meredith Paige Redmon Advanced Certified Hospice & Palliative Care 7/14/2009
Cristy Gale Robbins
Carol L Robbins Pamela G. Ferguson, ACSW, C-SWHC
Annie Elizabeth Segrest Certified Social Worker in Health Care 7/20/2009
Kate Stevens
Kathryn Ann Stokes Diane E. McLaughlin,LCSW,ACHP-SW
Jannie C Sykes Advanced Certified Hospice & Palliative Care 7/27/2009
Steffani Elizabeth Taylor
Sharon L. Thompson Ivey L. Chavis, ACSW, C-SWHC, ASW-G
Karla Villegas ACSW Certification 7/9/2009
Timothy Joseph West Advanced Social Worker in Gerontology 7/31/2009
Stacy Anna Bailey Certified Social Worker in Health Care 7/31/2009
Christina Borowiec
Melinda K Coleman Winifred L. Muhammad, ACSW
Nelyssa L Crews ACSW Certification 8/11/2009
Danielle Elizabeth Frisoli
Angel Likens Irene Goodman Fantozzi, LGSW, C-SWHC
Justine Godiva Montgomery Certified Social Worker in Health Care 8/24/2009
James H. Pittman
Antonio Scott Heather L. Forte, MSW, LCSW, C-ACYFSW
Shelley Jan Sneeden Certified Advanced Children, Youth and Families 8/26/2009
Scottie Jefferey Vanhook
Kathleen Elizabeth Wise Karen V. Pearson, C-CATODSW
Martina Baldwin Specialty Certification in Alcohol, Tobacco 9/1/2009
Ashley Elizabeth Boyd
Tanisha Corbett Janet L. Frederick, ACHP-SW
Laura Lynn Davies Advanced Certified Hospice & Palliative Care 9/4/2009
Kalea Eileen Edwards
Johannah J. Hibbs Paula P. Saffold, C-SWHC
Tony Rolan Hornes Certified Social Worker in Health Care 9/9/2009
Elizabeth M. Hughes
Karina Verdin Martinez Walter Leo Hair, Jr., LMSW, CSW-G, ACHP-SW
Sarah Meredith Advanced Certified Hospice & Palliative Care 9/9/2009
Cynthia Alford Morrison
Anajinette Owens Charles E. Butler, ACSW, C-ASWCM
Certified Advanced Social Wor Case Mngmt 9/9/2009
4 National Association of Social WorkersPractice News
Shaffer, continued from front page... that could be improved for schools,” said Galinsky, a Kenan Distinguished
Joelle Powers, a UNC School of Social Professor at UNC’s School of Social
orientation. “I think what Gary did Work assistant clinical professor. “It Work. “He was a wonderful colleague,
around the bullying bill is the perfect was an honor to be his student, then his teacher and friend.”
example of an academic change agent colleague, and finally his friend,” added
who took the research and translated it in Powers, who twice co-taught courses with Whether he was handing out
a way that could change policy and really Shaffer. “What a loss to the school and lollipops, advice or jokes, Shaffer will be
help kids,” Scheyett said. community, but what an amazing legacy remembered as “a giver,” said Natasha
he leaves.” Bowen, an associate professor at UNC’s
Shaffer’s peers and colleagues School of Social Work. “Giving to the
officially recognized his social work Students gravitated to Shaffer, not profession, to MSW students, to field
leadership and advocacy in 2007, when only for his approachable demeanor but education, and to his colleagues was
the North Carolina chapter of the National because of his encyclopedic knowledge more important to him than counting
Association of Social Workers named and enthusiasm for the social work publications or having a fancy car,”
him “Social Work Advocate of the Year.” profession, said MSW student Mary Bowen said. “…He was always giving.”
Among other efforts, Shafer was praised Shannon Thomas. “He was, for me, the
for pressing “for increased salaries perfect balance between somebody who Shaffer is survived by his wife Denise;
and credentialing for school social knew the academic side of it and the daughter Lisa; brother Gil and numerous
workers, statewide job standards and job policy side backwards and forwards and nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass was
descriptions, recognition of higher level was able to make it applicable in a real held Sept. 9 at St. Thomas More Church in
functions for school social workers, and world setting in a concrete way,” Thomas Chapel Hill. In lieu of flowers, the family
confidentiality statutes for school social said. “He will definitely be missed.” requests that memorial contributions be
workers.” made to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive
Family, friends and colleagues also Cancer Center, UNC-CH, CB# 7295,
“He was relentless in his advocacy for fondly noted Shaffer’s charisma and wit. Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7295, or to St.
underserved students in schools and was “He loved life and family and friends, Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501
never afraid to write a senator or sign a and he had a humorous touch highlighted St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.
petition voicing his opinion on policies with a mischievous smile,” said Maeda -By Susan White
UNC School of Social Work
expands Winston-Salem MSW Program,
Asheville Distance Education MSW Program renamed, relocated
The UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work is expanding its Winston-Salem Advanced Standing
Master of Social Work (MSW) program to offer two areas of concentration: Direct Practice, and
Management and Community Practice.
The Advanced Standing program is tailored to meet the needs of the working adult who has a bachelor's degree in social
work. In this 20-month program, classes are held on Fridays at the Forsyth County Department of Social Services. Most students
complete their field placement requirements in their home community during the workweek. A traditional MSW program is
offered in Winston-Salem as well, for those with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline. To learn more, see http://ssw.unc.edu
or contact Tina Souders, Winston-Salem program director, at tsouders@email.unc.edu.
Additionally, The School of Social Work’s Asheville Distance Education MSW Program, housed at the UNC-Asheville
campus, is moving -- and expanding. Beginning this fall, the program will relocate to Blue Ridge Community College in Flat
Rock, N.C., which is near Hendersonville. The move is necessary because of recent changes in the University’s funding model
for distance education. This relocation brings a new and exciting opportunity to grow and strengthen our presence in the mountain
area by admitting a class of students annually, rather than every other year, beginning in Fall 2010. The program’s format,
curriculum and field education opportunities will remain the same.
To reflect more accurately the region served, the program will be called the Mountain Area Distance Education MSW Program
The UNC School of Social Work has offered the distance program in Asheville for over 20 years and is committed to continuing its
service to Asheville and the entire western North Carolina community while providing the same outstanding quality of education.
A reception will be held this fall to celebrate the formal opening of the Mountain Area program.
If you have questions about this program, please contact Kelly Reath, program director, at kbreath@email.unc.edu or (828)
251-6725.
National Association of Social Workers 5Practice News
CONSIDERING HIRING …. Social workers should also review professional-client relationships? … staff
relevant regulations and agency policies members might experience a comparable
A FORMER CLIENT? …. There may not be an obvious ‘right’ challenge, finding it difficult to relate
by Ravita T. Omabu Okafor, MSW, answer; however, competent consultation to former clients as colleagues and, for
LCSW, Chair, NASW-NC’s Chapter and supervision are essential to minimize instance, being unsure how candid they
Ethics Committee the likelihood that clients will be harmed should be when expressing their views in
by social workers’ decisions to enter into a staff meetings …. What would it mean for
Occasionally, NASW-NC dual or multiple relationship with a former former clients to learn, as a result of their
members inquire about the ethics of client …. At a minimum, social workers new employment status in the agency,
hiring a former client. To consider this should discuss the boundary issues that some staff members, including their
question, I have referenced relevant frankly with their clients; in addition, they former treatment providers, are not well
sections from the NASW Code of should consult colleagues and supervisors respected or are involved in complex
Ethics (2008), Frederic Reamer’s to discuss the most appropriate ways political feuds within the agency, that is,
Standards in Social Work: A Review to handle boundary issues that have that the agency idealized by the clients
of the NASW Code of Ethics (2006), emerged …. When faced with actual or is flawed in some important respects?
and Frederic Reamer’s Tangled potential dual or multiple relationships, Might this undermine the former clients’
Relationships: Managing Boundary social workers should critically examine confidence in the services they had
Issues in the Human Services (2001). their own motives and needs, which they received? Also, what if personnel issues
previously may have failed to do …. (51- involving the former clients emerge that
The NASW Code of Ethics: 52). (end quote) warrant critical feedback or discipline?
Standard 1.06 Conflicts of Interest (c) What would it mean for the former clients
states: In Tangled Relationships: Managing to be “chastised” by their former treatment
Boundary Issues in the Human Services providers ….
(c) Social workers should (2001), Reamer specifically discusses
not engage in dual or multiple issues involved with hiring former clients. … what would happen if former
relationships with clients or former Recorded below, you will find excerpts clients who are now staff relapsed and
clients in which there is a risk of from his commentary on this issue: wanted or needed to become active
exploitation or potential harm to clients again? How would they, and their
the client. In instances when dual or …. hiring former clients is a way to treatment providers, handle the shift away
multiple relationships are unavoidable, empower clients with mental illness and from a collegial relationship back to a
social workers should take steps to acknowledge the unique and valuable professional-client relationship? Would
protect clients and are responsible contributions they can make to others the clients find this disconcerting and
for setting clear, appropriate, and who are coping with somewhat similar humiliating? Would they have difficulty
culturally sensitive boundaries. (Dual issues …. hiring former clients can resuming the role of client and would this
or multiple relationships occur when provide current clients with valuable role interfere with their … progress?
social workers relate to clients in models – that is, constructive examples of
more than one relationship, whether colleagues who have struggled and coped … in what ways hiring former clients
professional, social, or business. Dual well with their mental illness …. staffers could have a detrimental effect on other
or multiple relationships can occur could not ignore the implications of the clients, who might be discouraged when
simultaneously or consecutively.) (end Americans with Disabilities Act, which they realize they were not ‘picked’ to
quote) prohibits discrimination in the workplace; become staff members and perhaps
certainly staff members would not want to conclude that they have not progressed
You may view all four subsections refuse to hire former clients in a way that as well clinically. Current clients may
of Conflicts of Interest (1.06) in their violated their rights. also feel overexposed, fearing (perhaps
entirety at http://www.socialworkers. unrealistically) that the former clients
org/pubs/code/code.asp. …. concerns associated with hiring would have access to confidential
former clients, related primarily to information about them.
In Ethical Standards in Social potential – although admittedly not
Work: A Review of the NASW Code inevitable – dual relationship and …. Nearly all the staff had concluded
of Ethics (2006), Reamer lists each boundary problems …. staffers wondered that the potential risks outweighed any
NASW ethical standard and elaborates whether former clients might encounter benefits from hiring former clients.
on its application. For Standard 1.06 problematic transference issues as they Although all staff members embraced the
(c), he notes: attempted to relate to former treatment virtues of empowering former clients, they
providers who are now colleagues. Would concluded that the potential harm to them
When faced with such it be difficult for the former clients to relate and to the agency’s smooth functioning
circumstances, social workers should to their former treatment providers who was a risk not worth taking. Instead, the
consult with experienced colleagues are now colleagues. Would it be difficult staffers realized, they could accomplish
and supervisors to think through their for the former clients to relate to their
former treatment providers as genuine Hiring a Former Client, continued
decisions thoroughly and responsibly
colleagues, in light of their previous on Page 7
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much the same goal by working assertively
with other social service agencies in the
area in an effort to find comparable jobs for NASW-NC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
their former clients …. Finding jobs in other HELD ON SEPTEMBER 26th
agencies for former clients would reduce
the likelihood of boundary problems while The NASW-NC Board of Directors met in the Chapter office on Saturday,
achieving all the benefits associated with September 26th. The Board discussed membership benefits and service to
hiring former clients to work with active members, the upcoming public education campaign and upcoming Board
clients. (end quote) elections. The following motions were made:
• To approve the minutes as amended. Motion made by Michelle Reese
and 2nd by Joanne Caye
Additionally, imagine potential • To accept budget 08-09 with amendments. Made by Tanya Roberts
issues regarding supervision, promotion, • To approve the budget statement of 7-1-09 through 8-31-09. Made by
performance evaluation, and confidentiality, Anna Scheyett and 2nd by Joanne Caye
as well as their impact on former clients • To approve the balance sheet as of August 31st, 2009. Made by Tanya
and current staff. The National NASW Roberts and 2nd by Danielle Coleman
office and your malpractice insurance • To appoint Tanya Roberts as Vice President of the NASW-NC Board
carrier are available for further discussion for the remainder of the current term, which ends June 30th, 2010. Made by
of this issue. As always, remember to Danielle Coleman and 2nd by Laverne Oxendine.
document your efforts to manage ethical • Approve Silent Auction at conference for Toby Brown fund, as long
issues responsibly. as materials are themed professionally. Made by Anna Scheyett and 2nd by
Michelle Reese
REFERENCES:
The next NASW-NC Board of Directors meeting will be held in the Chapter
Reamer, Frederic (2006). Ethical office on Saturday, December 5th.
Standards in Social Work: A Review
of the NASW Code of Ethics (2nd ed.). Board meetings are open to the public and social workers who wish to
Washington, DC: NASW Press. attend should contact Kathy Boyd, Chapter Director at Kathy@naswnc.org
to rsvp.
Reamer, Frederic (2001). Tangled
Relationships: Managing Boundary Issues.
ATTENTION MSW STUDENTS !
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR
THE NASW-NC PRESIDENTS’ AWARD!
The Presidents’ Award is a $1,000 award presented to a MSW student in North Carolina who shows outstanding
leadership qualities, high academic achievement, and excellence of practice in the field of social work. Applicants
must be members of NASW who are expected to graduate from a CSWE accredited (or in candidacy status) Master
of Social Work program in North Carolina within the current academic year. More information and applications are
available on the Chapter website at http://www.naswnc.org/presidents_scholarship_award.htm. You may also email
Aaron Swart at naswncmembership@naswnc.org or call 919-828-9650 to request an application. Completed applications
must be received i full to the NASW-NC Chapter office no later than DECEMBER 15, 2009.
NASW-NC is also accepting donations for the Presidents’ Award Fund. If you would like to contribute to the funding of
this award, please contact Aaron at the phone number or email address provided above. All donations made to the NASW-
NC Presidents’ Award Fund are tax-deductible. Please help us continue to reward and honor outstanding MSW students
in North Carolina!
National Association of Social Workers 7NASW-NC News
Celebrate Social Work! Public Education Campaign
By Anna Scheyett, PhD, MSW, LCSW
NASW-NC Board President
In thousands of ways, every day across the country, social workers help people help themselves. As social workers we are
proud of our professional identity, and we want others to know about all of the ways that social workers help.
NASW-NC is spreading the word about social work through a new initiative, the Celebrate Social Work! Public Education
Campaign. Led by Tanya Roberts, Myrna Miller, and Anna Scheyett, and with financial and technical support from our
national office, the initiative is placing newspaper ads, online ads, and billboards around the state to let people know what
social workers do and about NASW-NC. Our theme will be Help Starts Here, and will feature pictures of North Carolina
social workers and their helping roles. The first event will be a digital billboard in Greensboro at the juncture of I-40 and
I-85, which will run for the month of November. Newspaper and on-line ads, as well as another billboard in the eastern part
of the state will follow in March for Social Work Month. So be on the lookout!
Our Public Education Campaign needs you if it is going to be really successful. When you see one of our billboards or ads
about social work, spread the word! Write a letter to the editor, call the local media, feature it in your community newsletter.
Three important points you can always make about social work are:
1. Social work is a rigorous profession, with its own body of knowledge, Code of Ethics, practice standards, credentials,
and nationally accredited education programs.
2. Social work is a diverse profession; you can find social workers in hospitals, schools, police departments,
mental health clinics, private practices, military facilities, corporations, community agencies, and local, state and federal
government—including two U.S. Senators and seven U.S. Representatives.
3. Help starts with a social worker. We social workers are society’s safety net, working to build strengths in individuals,
families, and communities.
If you’d like more facts, information, or materials that you can share about social work and NASW- NC feel free to contact
us or go to the general fact sheet at the NASW website, http://www.socialworkers.org/pressroom/features/genfactSheets.asp
So, share information about social work, educate the public, and let us know if your letter to the editor or other media effort
is successful. And of course, most of all, Celebrate Social Work and all the amazing work you do every day!
Dorothy “Doe” Services and Travelers Aid Service and
then as the executive director for that
from clinical social work and practiced
privately at home until 2000. In 1999 she
Ferrell, Social group. She worked for the Wake County received the Social Worker of the Year
Mental Health Center and Dorthea Dix award from the NC Society of Clinical
Worker Since Hospital from 1945 to 1956. She worked Social Workers.
as a Psychiatric Social Worker for the Doe was an active and devout member
1943, Dies at 87 Child Study Center in Baltimore, MD from of the National Association of Social
1956 to 1958. In 1958 the family moved to Workers and a representative of NC in the
Dorothy “Doe” Ferrell, 87, of Raleigh, Lynchburg, VA where she went to work for NASW-Southern Regional Institute.
NC passed away on Sunday, October 4, the Family Service, Travelers Aid Service She always said that she “loved her job”
2009. as a caseworker and the as the casework and her devotion to her patients and her
Doe, as she was known by all who knew supervisor for the Lynchburg Training family will be remembered for many years
her, has been a social worker since 1943. School. In 1961 her husband decided that to come. In all areas of her life she brought
Wife of Dr. James K Ferrell, (deceased), teaching was his profession and came back a warm human relatedness and shared her
and mother to her surviving children, Janet to Raleigh to teach Chemical Engineering passion for helping others as well as her
Marian Ferrell of Raleigh and John K at North Carolina State University. considerable expertise.
Ferrell, of Wake Forest. She is also survived Doe went to work for the Alcoholic In lieu of flowers, the family asks that
by 5 grand children: James, R. Springle Rehabilitation Services at Dorthea Dix contributions be sent to:
Jr. of Raleigh, John Michael Springle of hospital. In 1963 she returned to school and Friends of the Library, NCSU, Campus
San Antonio TX, Jeremy Lee Springle of received her Masters of Social Work from Box 7111, Raleigh, NC, 27695, James K
Raleigh, John Pahl Ferrell of Raleigh, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Ferrell Endowment.
Leah Noel Ferrell of Wake Forest and 5 Hill in 1965. She then worked for the The Ferrell family will receive friends
great grandchildren, Jenifer Rene Springle, state at John Umstead Hospital, Trentman Thursday, October 8th from 6:30 – 9:00
Kristian C. Springle, Zachary James Mental Health Center and as Assistant pm in the Wynne Center at Brown-Wynne
Springle all of San Antonio, TX and Jeremy Deputy Commissioner, Children and Youth Funeral Home St. Mary’s Street.
Austin Springle and Alyssa Maya Springle Services for the NC Department of Mental Condolences may be sent to www.
of Raleigh. Health from 1965 to 1973. In 1973, she brownwynne.com
Doe worked as a social worker for over was the first psychiatric social worker to be
60 years. When she first came to Raleigh employed in private practice with Raleigh -Courtesy of Brown-Wynne
she worked as a case worker for the Family Psychiatric Associates. In 1988, she retired Funeral Home, St. Mary’s Street
8 National Association of Social WorkersPolitical Action
Coffee Break with Jack
By Jack Register, Director of Advocacy & Legislation
For just a few minutes, in about the time it takes to have a cup of
coffee, NASW-NC wants to share information with you on how our
efforts impact your daily practice. This month, we will tell you how
we represent you and our other members in multiple advocacy and
education coalitions.
On a regular basis, NASW-NC staff attend 25-30 statewide
coalitions to discuss issues and concerns related to our profession. These
coalitions address issues such as child welfare; school social work;
mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictions services; and
social work licensure.
To begin, we want to remind you how we decide to get involved in
a coalition. NASW-NC’s mission is to protect and strengthen the social
work profession in NC. We are focused on securing and retaining jobs, strengthening and/or creating new laws or administrative
policies that enhance services to the citizens of NC, and supporting social justice issues related to those we serve.
In joining coalitions, NASW-NC uses a model of decision making to make sure we support these focus areas. NASW-NC makes
efforts to join in coalition with other groups before taking on issue ourselves. Coalitions bring many voices to the table and make
advocacy efforts stronger. Sometimes issues are seen as primarily impacting the social work profession, and sometimes we take the
lead on those issues without our coalition partners, who may have other priorities.
Now for some specifics about our coalition activities.
In the area of child welfare, we are celebrating the Child Welfare Education Collaborative (CWEC). CWEC was at risk for
complete elimination during the 2009 legislative session. With a joint advocacy and grassroots lobbying effort from NASW-NC,
the NC Association of County Directors of Social Services, university social work programs, and CWEC scholars/alumni, we held
10 mini lobby days, and sent in hundreds of emails and phone calls to save the program. We succeeded!
In the area of education, we are celebrating the creation of a School Social Work Legislative Study to examine all aspects of
school social work in North Carolina. This study will be conducted by the Legislative Oversight Committee Education Committee,
and will allow the legislature to examine the policies of school social work in both the creation and implementation. The outcome
will be a proposal for new legislation in the General Assembly. NASW-NC, university social work programs, and the NC School
Social Work Association will act as experts providing information to the committee. We will keep you updated on the progress in
this area.
In the area of mental health, developmental disabilities, and addiction services, we have joined in numerous coalitions to examine
the budget and its impact on the system of care. NASW-NC staff spend a great deal of time in this area, dealing with concerns such
as the elimination of Community Support at the end of 2009. It is the view of NASW-NC Board and staff that we must have a strong
MH/DD/SAS system, including a safety net that is publically funded, and a network of services that actually meets the need of
communities. We will continue our work in coalition and individually to advocate with the various departments of state government,
the Governor’s office, and the legislature to make this a reality for the citizens of North Carolina.
In the areas of licensure and professional issues, NASW-NC has consistently advocated to preserve the ability of P-LCSWs to
continue to have a billing mechanism. Currently, those mechanisms are the “H codes”, which will continue through June 2010,
and the “incident-to” model. We are also working on issues relating to LCSWs capacity to bill through third-party payers. We are
specifically concerned about provider rate cuts in Medicaid and the closing of panels by several independent payer sources.
Now it is your turn to help us in our advocacy efforts!! We have two ways you can help.
1) Please send us YOUR stories of what is happening in your practice and/or community. Send them to Jack at the chapter office,
jack@naswnc.org.
2) Get to know the policy makers in your local community. DSS Directors, LME Directors, County Commissioners, whomever
and however you can connect. Let us know as you build relationships! Copy us on communications (for emails copy jack@
naswnc.org).
Remember, NASW-NC works to protect you! We are the largest social work professional organization in the world. But, we
cannot do what we do without you! Get involved today! www.naswnc.org.
National Association of Social Workers 9Practice News
DRN Training Is Like Good mental health professionals fully trained Another area the DRN is continuing
in this arena prior to any disasters striking to put forth energy is in the continual
Insurance: would be ideal but reality suggests that the refinement of our live simulation
We Want It, But We Don’t majority of volunteers come out looking workshops. Much of the disaster training
to help after a large disaster. Knowing that field is becoming increasingly aware of
Want To Use It! the training is ready to go when a larger the importance of simulation experiences.
By Sandra Wartski, Psy.D. emergency situation arises is a relief. Technological advances in recent years
NC DRN Coordinator which increase the on-line training
The Disaster Response Network (DRN) John, who resides in Charlotte, has options do leave out a vital component:
continues to promote our disaster mental been an asset to the DRN for many years. live person interaction and simulation
health training as a convenient, effective Aside from being an active disaster experiences. This latter notion is part of
way to become trained to be a disaster volunteer and instructor, John provides why the NC DRN has set up the training
mental health responder during times of the ongoing push to make the NC DRN requirements as we have, with Part I being
disaster. As you have hopefully heard better. I have often thought of him as the on-line didactic training and Part II
advertised over the past two years, our the “DRN idea man” who is passionate being the live simulation workshops. We
combination training of on-line didactic about our state’s DRN. It is he who is want individuals to have both before they
modules and live simulation workshops continually searching the web for the are considered to be fully trained. We
have been running smoothly. Our on- latest disaster trainings or other disaster- have had fun conjuring up ways in which
line modules have even been recognized related organizations with whom we we can bring the sights, sounds, smells
on a national level, with Massachusetts, might coordinate or liaison. It was he and touch of disaster into the training
British Columbia, & Georgia currently in who initially made the contact with the situation. Among the props I brought
the process of adapting our NC training UNC’s Center for Public Preparedness to the last live simulation training I did
modules in order to train DRN members in the Department of Public Health so were my rotting compost bucket, a bag of
in their regions. International adaptation that the DRN could have the necessary (dead) bugs, annoying loud siren sounds,
may even be somewhere on the horizon, technological assistance for putting crying baby noise, sleeping bags, and
as I recently responded to an email from together our on-line training modules. vivid pictures of destruction. “It’s like
someone in Australia who had heard As we searched for ways to not have perfume,” John comments, “You can tell
about our training! DRN training limited by geography, John someone about it, but it’s not until you
found tangible and viable ways to make smell it that you get what it is.”
Despite a well-developed program, this a reality. John has also provided his
we continue to experience lower than wisdom during the wake of disasters, There are, of course, many other
expected participant numbers in our such as when I communicated with him organizations who are able to develop
workshops. Many have signed up for during the operating of the Wake County simulation training in a much more
registration of the on-line modules, but shelter after displaced residents from advanced format. The US Marine Corps,
many fewer are completed. Several Hurricane Katrina arrived into Raleigh. for example, has their Infantry Immersion
workshops have been offered over the As Charlotte was a week or two ahead of Training in which Marines train to get
past two years, but several have had to Raleigh in terms of stages of sheltering, a true experience of what things would
run with low numbers of participants and he provided insights and support during be like in mock Afghan villages. The
some have had to be canceled due to low an inordinately stressful, confusing time. mock village is very authentic, but the
numbers. As I was recently lamenting Marines are safe and can learn from
about this to Dr. John Simpson, a DRN Given some of the lower numbers mistakes without putting themselves or
colleague, fellow psychologist and friend, than anticipated in terms of response others in harm’s way. Realism has been
he put forth an appropriate rhetorical to our new and exciting DRN training, maintained in the terrain, apartment
question, “How often would we seek John is suggesting a new paradigm. As buildings, mosques, streets, and even the
training we don't want to use?” an adept user of analogies, he points fake explosive devices. There are actual
out, “Put sidewalks where people walk, Afghans hired to “act” in the village,
John Simpson, Ph.D. observed of DRN not where we think they should walk.” including “good guys,” “bad guys” and
training, “It needs to go into our thinking He is urging us to consider whether “normal citizens” who make the town
as the professional skills version of more extensive training of a handful of come alive with authentic language
homeowner's insurance or CPR.” I found individuals would more appropriate use and daily life routines. Some of the
John’s apt analogy to be on target. It is of our energies. Perhaps we figure out villagers have injuries (with fake blood)
true that many of us truly hope to not need how we allow several interested mental so Marines have to evaluate and react in
disaster response skills, but realistically health professionals in NC to do the state “real” situations. There is authentic-like
we know that disasters, small or large, of the art, high tech types of training that ammunition (like paint ball) utilized,
are unfortunately part of life. It seems may involve simulation trainings. It is so there are no injuries but you can hear
to be the nature of this field that there then these individuals who would be best and feel if you have been “hit.” What a
is difficulty maintaining interest when positioned to train others within our state fabulous experience it would be for DRN
we are in a non-emergency state. Many when larger number of volunteers need members to be able to immerse in such
organizations, such as the American Red training following a large scale disaster. a mock village for training. John would
Cross, face these same types of issues, and Asking all people to be similarly trained likely approve of such an experience,
the NC DRN is no different. Having most in advanced methods may be unrealistic
and unnecessary. DRN Continued on Page 11
10 National Association of Social WorkersPractice News
DRN continued...
because, as he says, “If someone doesn’t Holiday Ideas!
break a sweat, we haven’t done enough.” By Anna Scheyett, PhD, MSW, LCSW
When I asked John what has influenced NASW-NC Board President
his spirit of ongoing passion for this field,
he referenced psychologist, Nicholas The holidays are rapidly approaching, a time of gift-giving and celebration.
Hobbs. Hobbs wrote about being able However, if you’re like me, sometimes thinking of the right gift to give—or
to "give psychology away," and John responding to the questions “what do you want for the holidays?”—is hard. Most
reports being heavily influenced by some of us have so much “stuff” that we don’t need already; it can be hard to think of a
of his reading in graduate school. John meaningful and creative gift.
describes disaster work as “taking me So this year, why not do something different? Rather than purchase a gift
back to my philosophical and spiritual for loved ones, think about making a donation in their honor to NASW—or ask
roots.” He is clearly invested in finding that someone make a donation in your name rather than give you a gift. What
ways to put what we do as mental are a wonderful way to both honor someone you care about and support your
health professionals into accessible use profession! Donations to the NASW-NC Presidents’ Award or Toby Brown
for others. John worries that we often Award (for exemplary MSW and BSW students, respectively) are fully tax
undersell our profession and aren’t often deductible and 100% of the donation goes to the award—no overhead costs are
clear to others how psychologists can be taken out. If you make a contribution in someone’s name, NASW-NC will send
helpful in a myriad of situations. John
them a card letting them know you honored them by making a donation to NASW
is ever poised to keep chipping away at
and letting them know the donation is helping support social work students in
changing this.
North Carolina.
So, how will the NC DRN respond If you have any questions about holiday donations, please feel free to contact
to all of this? I suspect there are several Aaron Swart, Director of Membership Services, at aaron@naswnc.org. If you’d
ways: like to make a donation in honor of someone, you can use the form located in
the advertisements section of this newsletter and mail it to the chapter office.
1. Utilize the insurance analogy to Thank you for your gifts, your energy, and all you do for the profession. Happy
our benefit. In considering additional (somewhat early) holidays!!
advertising options, it may behoove the
DRN to remind people of how DRN
training is a tool for use in future disasters
and that having some knowledge will
likely benefit others and yourself at some 2009 HOLIDAY DONATION FORM
point.
The Toby Brown Award Fund provides an annual award of $1,000 to a BSW student from a CSWE accredited social work program
2. Prepare for the impact of a large in North Carolina. This award program was established in memory of and to honor Dr. James S. “Toby” Brown who died in 1995.
disaster. I have come to accept that He was an Assistant Professor of Social Work at NCSU and was a much-recognized educator and practitioner. The award recognizes
BSW students who demonstrate exceptional academic accomplishment, field work, and leadership potential. Additionally, the
when big disasters emerges, there will Presidents’ Award Fund honors an MSW students who likewise demonstrates academic excellence, field work, and leadership with
undoubtedly be a number of spontaneous an award from past Board Presidents and the current President of NASW-NC in the amount of $1,000.
interested volunteers who will be eager
to assist but will need training first. The YES! I’d like to donate! (Circle One): Toby Brown Award Fund Presidents’ Award Fund
more fine-tuned the training and the more
vivid the live workshops, the better. *DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE!*
3. Remind others that smaller disasters
abound all around us. Although it is the My Name_______________________________
larger disasters which make the news and In Honor Of: (Optional)_________________________________________________
the large footprint events which bring out
My Address_______________________________
lots of volunteers, there are unfortunately
Honored Individual’s Address (For Recognition Card):_________________________________________
fires, shootings, drownings and other
tragedies which occur on a weekly basis. My Phone #______________________My Email__________________________________
These may not seem quite as “sexy,” as is
said in disaster lingo, but disaster mental Amount of Donation ________$25 ________$50 ________$100 ________Other (please specify)
health assistance is needed for these
events as well. Please make checks payable to NASW Foundation. Please write “Toby Brown Award Fund” or
4. Keep wise and experienced “Presidents’ Award Fund” in the memo line and mail to: NASW-NC, PO Box 27582, Raleigh, NC
instructors involved and well-trained. 27611
Individuals, like John, who are NASW-NC, PO Box 27582, Raleigh, NC 27611
passionate in the field of disaster mental
health are vital to ongoing growth and
improvement of our organization!
National Association of Social Workers 11Practice News
UNC School of Social Work and NASW-NC Host School’s
Annual Diversity Open House
By Megan Key, 1st year UNC Chapel Hill MSW full-time student and
Sharon Holmes Thomas, Director of Recruitment, Admissions & Financial Aid
School of Social Work, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
On Sept. 29, the UNC-CH School of Social Work and the National Association
of Social Workers North Carolina Chapter
(NASW-NC) welcomed nearly 100 students
and faculty from North Carolina’s Historically
Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and
high school students from across the state for
the School’s annual Diversity Open House. Kipp Charter School, the day offered
the chance to hear from the Office of
The daylong event, which was co-sponsored Diversity & Multicultural Affairs, the
by the NASW-NC, offered students considering American Indian Center, and from
the field of social work the chance to explore an undergraduate admissions officer.
UNC’s MSW program as well as the Carolina Program coordinators with Carolina
campus. Visitors met with faculty and current Covenant also discussed the program,
graduate students and had the opportunity to learn which targets youth from low-income
more about the School’s mission and curriculum. families. Carolina Covenant guarantees
Students also received tips on how to develop a prospective students who qualify and are
competitive application to the MSW program admitted to UNC enough grant money to
and successfully navigate the financial aid earn a baccalaureate degree, debt-free.
process. Participating colleges and universities Diversity Open House activities included
included Johnson C. Smith University, North faculty presentations on social work
Carolina A&T, Saint Augustine College, Shaw careers, class visits, lunch with faculty
University and Winston-Salem State. NASW- and current students, a GRE workshop,
NC was an active presence, providing breakfast and a faculty roundtable discussion.
for the students, and Aaron Swart, Director of Many students walked away praising the
Membership Services, was available to answer questions. event as “impressive” and “informative.”
“This seminar taught me ways to better
For the visiting high school students from the Haliwa Saponi Tribal School and prepare for graduate school,” one student
said. (Photos Courtesy of UNC School of
Social Work).
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