(Updated 10/7/19)
NASW Volusia/Flagler kick-off event brought a spectacular presentation from Flagler County Sheriff, Rick Staly, about the Baker Act, including a history of how deinstitutionalization impacts law enforcement and how mental health policies impact school gun violence. He brought more than 40 years of service, experience and a unique perspective as the son of a former social worker! Look for his new initiative, "time to be a parent again," coming soon to Flagler County at http://www.flaglersheriff.com/.
The discussion of the Baker Act is part one of a larger discussion, with part two coming in October. Be sure to register for Assessment, Documentation and Liability featured in the right column. Working with high risk clients is an all too real part of practice.
There were 600 plus Baker Acts from the Sheriff's Office in Flagler County for 2018, and already more than 500 so far this year. Join us to explore more about how to protect yourself, your practice and your clients!
Volusia/Flagler Now on Facebook
*Please show your support for the Volusia Flagler unit's new Facebook page! Like and follow our new page for updates, events, and information useful to you and your practice!
Feel free to post CEU opportunities, networking events, positive thoughts and community concern. Let's build our inclusive community and elevate our profession together!
https://www.facebook.com/NASWFLVF/
Please contact Kian Jacobs with any ideas or concerns at volusiaflagler.naswfl@socialworkers.org
UNIT LEADERSHIP
Kian Jacobs, LCSW, EMDR Certified - Unit Chair
volusiaflagler.naswfl@socialworkers.org
VOLUSIA/FLAGLER STEERING COMMITTEE
CEU Event Coordinator & Membership Chair
Angela Mastropiero
Erin Orjuela-Radziewicz
Douglas Taylor
CCNLI
Vacant
Special Events Chair
Emma Raistrick
eraistrick11@gmail.com
CEU Event Coordinator Volusia/Flagler County Special Events Chair
Angela Mastropiero
CEU Event Coordinator & Membership, Flagler Palm Coast
Kim Devine
Liz Villanueva
Communications Chair
Itana Pinansky
itanasonders@gmail.com
Back-Up Consultants
Teresa Wright, MSW - School Social Worker, Past Special Events Chair for 13 years with VF NASW
Patrick Obrien, retired Veteran Administration counselor.
VOLUSIA/FLAGLER UNIT
Flagler County Sherrif Ricky Staly and Volusia-/Flagler Unit Chair Kian Jacobs.
Join NASW today! 1-800-742-4089
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 29, 2019 • Daytona Beach, FL
*NASW-FL Volusia/Flagler Unit presents "Dangerous Clients, Documentation and Liability" with Kian Jacobs, LCSW & Kim Devine, LCSW, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Caribbean Jack's. Registration is $27 which includes CEU and dinner. Dinner includes entree, bread and non-alcoholic drinks. Pre-Pay only. There will be NO on-site registration!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE!
2019 Volusia/Flagler Unit Award Winners
Social Worker of the Year: Kian F. Jacobs LCSW
Elected Official of the Year: Sheriff Michael J Chitwood
Public Citizen of the Year: Pastor Donna Choate
Public Citizen of the Year: Mark Geallis