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New York Senate Passes Landmark Voting Rights Legislation
As the New York legislature kicks off its final week, civil and voting rights groups applaud lawmakers in the NY Senate for voting to approve the John R. Lewis Voting … Continue reading New York Senate Passes Landmark Voting Rights Legislation
2019 LEAD Update: Racial Equity Assessment in Legislation
**Important update regarding the NYS DREAM Act/New LEAD Topic** Racial Equity Assessment in Legislation (REAL) As you may have heard, the NYS Legislature recently passed the José Peralta DREAM Act. … Continue reading 2019 LEAD Update: Racial Equity Assessment in Legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Leading Statewide Mental Health Professional Associations Applaud Senate & Assembly Passage of Legislation to Prohibit So-Called “Conversion Therapy” for Minors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 15, 2019 CONTACT: Richard Gallo, NYS Psychiatric Association – (518) 465-3545 Jerry Grodin, PhD, NYS Psychological Association – (518) 265-2274 Samantha Howell, Executive Director, National … Continue reading FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Leading Statewide Mental Health Professional Associations Applaud Senate & Assembly Passage of Legislation to Prohibit So-Called “Conversion Therapy” for Minors
Governor Vetoes Legislation Authorizing LCSWs as Approved Providers Under Workers’ Comp
On Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Governor Cuomo vetoed the bill authorizing LCSW’s to provide services under workers’ compensation (A5299-B Pretlow/ S2360-B Klein). While certainly a disappointment, we take heed of … Continue reading Governor Vetoes Legislation Authorizing LCSWs as Approved Providers Under Workers’ Comp
Presented by the NASW-NYS Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative (VMHTI)for all social workers, LMFTs, LMHCs, and licensed psychologists.Online – Live CE Program Received LIVE credits for participating over Zoom There … Continue reading