The Pennsylvania Social Worker is a quarterly publication of NASW-PA. This newsletter is a member benefit, and therefore, access to the current issue is reserved for active NASW-PA members. Archived editions will remain open to the public.

Current Issue: Spring 2012   

Contents include:

• Title protection update 
• Moving Us Forward with Jenna Mehnert, MSW, ACSW 
• Social Work Month; local division activities 
• 2012 Legislative Advocacy Day talking points, transportation, and registration Form 
• 2012 Conference: keynote speakers, sponsorship information
• Highlighting Aaron's Acres and The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
• Perinatal depression & maternal mental health in Philadelphia
• Becoming a clinical supervisor
• Spring 2012 continuing education calendar
• And, much more 

 Click here to view the Spring 2012 issue (log-in required).

   Archived Editions

    Click to view any of the following past newsletters:

    Spring 2011               Summer 2011               Fall 2011             Winter 2011

    Spring 2010               Summer 2010               Fall 2010             Winter 2010

    Spring 2009               Summer 2009               Fall 2009             Winter 2009

Submitting an Article

NASW-PA welcomes article submissions for The Pennsylvania Social Worker. Submissions can speak to innovative practices, current trends, or any other topic of general interest. Any member is able to propose an article for consideration. The following policies are intended to serve as a guideline for submissions. 

• The newsletter editor and executive director will review all articles submitted, consulting with the board of directors as needed, and make formal decision as to what will be published. Submissions should be e-mailed to Christina@nasw-pa.org or mailed to the chapter office at 425 N. 21^st St. Camp Hill, PA 17011.  
• While writers will receive the article byline, submissions may be edited for length, grammar, and content. Furthermore, any submission must clearly be appropriate for all readers. 
• Submissions will only be accepted from NASW-PA members unless otherwise approved by NASW-PA board and staff. 
• Submissions must be original, re-prints will not be accepted unless otherwise approved by NASW-PA board and staff. 
• The editor and executive director reserve the right to select timely and pertinent article submissions. Consequently, accepted submissions may be placed in a later issue.
• Submission deadlines are as follows: Winter (Dec/Jan/Feb): October 15, Spring (March/April/May): Jan 10, Summer (June/July/Aug): April 15, Fall (Sept/Oct/Nov): July 15. 
• Questions about The Pennsylvania Social Worker and submission policies can be addressed to Christina Mortensen, LSW, Director of Research & Communications, at (717) 232-4125 or Christina@nasw-pa.org. 

Advertising in The Pennsylvania Social Worker

Enhance your visibility by advertising in The Pennsylvania Social Worker. This quarterly newsletter reaches thousands of professionals, working in a variety of settings. NASW-PA prints and mails over 6,200 members each issue. An additional 500-1,000 are printed for distribution at events and to Pennsylvania's 42 schools of social work. Each summer, NASW-PA prints an additional 7,000 newsletters to assure each LSW or LCSW in Pennsylvania receives a copy--which gives advertisers an opportunity to reach nearly 15,000 professionals.

If you or your agency is interested in advertising, please contact Christina Mortensen, Director of Research & Communications at (717) 232-4125 or by emailing christina@nasw-pa.org. NASW-PA will help you develop an advertising strategy to fit your needs. If you would like to view a sample, please click here. Please note, advertisements were not integrated into the text prior to the Winter 2011 edition. This was done to maximize visibility for advertisers.

Quantity discounts are available; 5% off of 2-3 consecutive insertions, 10% off 4-5 consecutive insertions. Please note that all advertisements must be related to the field of social work. No advertisements for insurance, banking, or travel can be accepted due to non-profit postal regulations. NASW-PA also reserves the right to deny any advertisement that conflicts with NASW-PA events.

Advertisement Deadlines

Submission deadlines are as follows: 

• Winter (Dec/Jan/Feb): October 15
• Spring (March/April/May): January 10
• Summer (June/July/Aug): April 15
• Fall (Sept/Oct/Nov): July 15

Advertisement Requirements

• Advertisements should be submitted in the following formats: high resolution PDF (preferred), InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or Quark. If you are unsure if you advertisement follows these requirements, please contact christina@nasw-pa.org. NASW-PA can assist in the design of advertisements.
• All advertisements are printed in black and white, except the advertisement on the back page.
• Faxed or handwritten advertisements are not accepted.
• NASW-PA cannot publish advertisements promoting continuing education events that NASW-PA has not approved for credits.

Advertisement Fees and Dimensions

Thank you for your interest in The Pennsylvania Social Worker. Please contact christina@nasw-pa.org if you have any questions.