Alumni Webinar Series | Forensic Social Work
Summary
Note: This course is available for free to U-M SSW alumni as part of our Alumni Webinar Series, which features invited alumni speakers. Please know that non-alumni participants are welcome to register as well!
This webinar explores the critical role of forensic social work in addressing the broader social determinants of health and advocating for abolition and reform within the legal and criminal justice systems. Participants will understand how forensic social workers can influence policy, provide essential support to individuals involved in the justice system, and promote systemic changes that foster justice and equity.
This webinar explores the critical role of forensic social work in addressing the broader social determinants of health and advocating for abolition and reform within the legal and criminal justice systems. Participants will understand how forensic social workers can influence policy, provide essential support to individuals involved in the justice system, and promote systemic changes that foster justice and equity.
- a) Describe the foundational principles and practices of forensic social work. b) Identify ways forensic social work addresses the social determinants of health.
- a) Describe the role of forensic social workers in advocating for legal and criminal justice reform. b) Develop strategies to integrate forensic social work practices into broader efforts for systemic change.
Agenda
| Date | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2025 | 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Forensic Social Work: Current and Emerging Developments |
| February 7, 2025 | 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Abolishing Cash Bail and Abolitionist Social Work |
| February 7, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Abolitionist Social Work |
| February 7, 2025 | 1:00pm - 1:30pm | The Color of Youth Transferred to the Adult Criminal Justice System: Policy and Practice Recommendations |
Instructor
Edward Sanders
webinar (synchronous interactive)
Sessions
- 2/7/2025 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
CE Contact Hours
- 1.5 regular live interactive online
Location
online
