Appoint School Social worker in Schools : An Advocacy Effort (India)
Session Description National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI) and its mission. Established in 2005, it is the largest association of Professional Social... Read More
Learnings from Longitudinal Research for Advocacy (Cambodia)
Description I will present learnings from the case study of the Chab Dai Butterfly Longitudinal Research Project which is currently in its 10th year. The... Read More
How to Survive the Caregiving Journey with Grace and Empowerment
Description This presentation will explain and explore the tools needed to create a healthy, supportive environment for caregivers. Key points will include tactics for becoming... Read More
Social Work Advocacy: Our Responsibility to Broader Society
Description In the social work profession, we are in some ways taught to view micro and macro social work as two different disciplines. We are... Read More
Remembering Our Roots to Guide our Future: Creating Social Change in a Divided Nation (Brandman University)
Description Social Workers are uniquely equipped to help our brothers and sisters awaken to the humanity of others. Through reflecting on our profession’s past, we... Read More
Broken Behind and Beyond the Bars to Advocacy and Activism: The Narrative of Two Formerly Incarcerated Women
Description Oftentimes, researchers conduct studies with the formerly incarcerated people without speaking with them prior to the research. The voice of those directly impacted is... Read More
Keynote: Voter Engagement: Mobilizing the Political Power of Marginalized Groups (Marist, Salisbury, and Sacred Heart University)
Description Recent political events have led to a resurgence of political awareness and engagement of the public in organized political protests. The profession of social... Read More
Informing Civic Literacy to Spur Action (Salisbury University and L.E.A.D)
The pursuit of social justice has long distinguished the profession of social work from other helping professions. From its foundation in the Settlement House Movement,... Read More