FOCUS CE COURSES Do you need just a few more CEs? NASW's homestudies can meet your needs. Originally printed in FOCUS, they are now available here. Click for a list of titles. Domestic Violence Course NASW-MA Chapter has partnered with Simmons School of Social Work to offer a 3 CE online course on Domestic Violence.  Here is your direct link to the course. Social Worker Safety – Ms. Diruhi Mattian, LICSW We at the NASW Massachusetts Chapter are saddened by the recent tragic murder of Diruhi Mattian, LICSW and NASW member. NASW expresses its deepest condolences to her family and friends. We also extend our sympathy to her colleagues at Family Continuity in Lawrence, MA. Because this tragedy brings to light many questions and concerns, National NASW has posted information about Social Worker Safety on their website: www.socialworkers.org/pressroom/events/safety1006/default.asp NASW files Social Work Reinvestment Act in Congress – February 2008. For full text click here. Building an Expert Social Work Database You are needed to represent the profession to the media. Information 2007 Social Work Salary Study Released “Social Work in Massachusetts: A Survey of Employment, Compensation & Working Conditions,” conducted by Dr. Christopher Hudson, Ph.D., ACSW, provides the most up-to-date information on social work employment conditions in Massachusetts. Click here to view report. National Social Work Labor Force Activities Survey: Your Participation is Greatly Needed!  Information PRACTICE BULLETIN 2008 Medicare Payment for Clinical Social Workers NASW's Bravo Line Bravo! Let us know when one of our staff has done a great job for you. Click here