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The New Social Worker is the quarterly magazine for social work students and recent graduates, focusing on social work careers for those new to the profession. This blog is a companion to the free online magazine at http://www.socialworker.com.

Monday, August 16, 2010

You asked for it! THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER now in print

Since we converted to an all-electronic PDF format in 2007, many of our readers have asked how they can receive THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine in print. I am pleased to announce that we now have a full-color print option available for purchase!

Summer 2010, Vol. 17, No. 3
The New Social Worker Issue 17 (3): Summer 2010, Vol. 17, No. 3
Table of Contents Summer 2010Student Role Model:Nanci Woodsonby Barbara Trainin BlankEthics: Social Workers as Whistle Blowersby Allan Edward BarskyField Placement: Exploring the Uncharted: Creating a New Social Work Field Placement by Denice Goodrich LileyFEATURED ARTICLETreating New …
MagCloud also has an iPad option!

The magazine is still available free of charge in PDF format at our Web site (http://www.socialworker.com), as well.

Monday, August 2, 2010

What is YOUR Favorite Social Work Practice Web Site?

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Which web site helps you learn about your area of practice, be it mental health, substance abuse, child welfare, etc.?  Why is it your favorite?  What can other social workers find there?

Let's start a conversation - I'm compiling a list of the best web sites that social workers use in an upcoming sw 2.0 column and would love to add your favorite site to the list.  Please list your favorite in the comments below or email me (karen@karenzgoda.org).