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  • ACA in the News: Preventing School Violence

    Published on: Apr 11, 2014
    After the tragic stabbings at Franklin Regional Senior High School, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette focused on finding solutions to end violence in our schools, and mental health was a key factor in their coverage. ACA president, Dr. Cirecie West-Olatunji, was interviewed,.
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  • ACA in the News: Demonstration Series

    Published on: Apr 01, 2014
    KHON2 TV visited the ACA 2014 Conference to see a live demonstration session that simulated counselors' responses after a shooting on a college campus.
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  • ACA in the News: Conference Coverage

    Published on: Mar 30, 2014
    More media coverage of the ACA 2014 Conference & Expo in Hawaii.
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  • ACA in the News: Hawaii Public Radio

    Published on: Mar 28, 2014
    ACA President, Dr. Cirecie West-Olatunji, discussed mental health and the counseling profession on Hawaii Public Radio's "The Conversation."
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  • 2014 ACA Code of Ethics Approved by Governing Council

    Published on: Mar 25, 2014
    The 2014 ACA Code of Ethics was approved by the Governing Council this morning at its meeting at the ACA conference held in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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  • ACA's 49th President, Dr. Judy Lewis, Passes Away

    Published on: Mar 21, 2014
    Dr. Lewis was a vociferous advocate for social justice and worked hard to shape and protect the important role that professional counselors play in helping clients and students enjoy a more fulfilling life. Many in the field owe her a debt of gratitude for her passion, her unwavering dedication, and her life-long commitment to the counseling profession.
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  • ACA in the News: Substance Abuse Counseling

    Published on: Mar 11, 2014
    Localjobnetwork.com recently interviewed ACA member, Stephen Ratcliff for a segment called, “I Want to Be a – Substance Abuse Counselor.”
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  • ACA in the News: Op-ed on Blocked Veterans Bill

    Published on: Mar 10, 2014
    The ACA Government Affairs team recently worked with Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., on legislation that would require the Dept. of Veterans Affairs to integrate LPCs into its training programs.
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  • ACA in the News: Supporting LGBTQ Youth

    Published on: Mar 03, 2014
    ACA recently served as co-presenting partner of the Human Rights Campaign's Time to Thrive Conference, during which actress Ellen Page came out.
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  • ACA Names Representatives to CDC Project

    Published on: Feb 27, 2014
    Five expert members will contribute to the Safe and Supportive Schools Project, which will work with 19 state education agencies to promote the establishment of safe and supportive school environments for all students and staff as an approach to preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections for adolescents.
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