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Unaccompanied Children and the Pathway to Sponsorship
March 30, 2020 - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
CancelledApproximately 70,000 unaccompanied children crossed the U.S. southern border in 2019. An unaccompanied minor is a child who enters the country without a parent or legal guardian or a child who, for other reasons, has been separated from their parent or legal guardian. The majority of unaccompanied minors encountered at the border are apprehended, processed and initially detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Once children leave the custody of border patrol, they are received by the Office of Refugee Resettlement. The unaccompanied minors hope to establish permanency in the United States.
The Child and Adolescent Data Lab is currently working with the National Center for Youth Law and Civil Rights Clinic to evaluate and the care and supervision of unaccompanied children at the border. The assessment includes site visits to Office of Refugee Resettlement facilities, interviews with program staff and the analysis of data.
Beyond an occasional media report, virtually nothing is known about this large population of children.
What systems do we have in place to serve these children?
Where do these children go?
How long does the process take?
What improvements could be made to better serve these children?
These are some of the questions we seek to answer.
The SpeakerJoseph Ryan, professor of social work and co-director of the Child and Adolescent Data Center
Ryan’s research and teaching build upon his direct practice experiences with child welfare and juvenile justice populations. He conducts applied research in social service settings and has numerous studies focusing on child maltreatment, parental substance abuse, childhood trauma and juvenile delinquency. Ryan was appointed by the governor to serve on the Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice. He also serves on the editorial boards of numerous journals including Child Maltreatment, Child Welfare, Social Work Research and Residential Treatment for Children and Youth.
Ryan is committed to building strong university and public agency partnerships that utilize empirical evidence to advance knowledge and address critical questions in the fields of child welfare and juvenile justice.
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Advising Drop in Session for Current MSW Students
March 31, 2020 - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM ET
SSW staff and faculty will be online during this session to answer Spring/Summer and Fall 2020 registration questions. There will no be a formal presentation during the webinar. Please just send in any questions that you have regarding your schedule.
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Free the Mind: Wellness Fair
April 1, 2020 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
CancelledCome take an opportunity to relax and unwind at the Free the Mind Wellness Fair! The fair will feature self-care activities, games, healthy snacks, and on-campus resources that support wellness.
Co-sponsored by Mental Health Matters, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Office of Student Services.
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Virtual Discussion on COVID-19: Stigma, Physical Distancing, and Solidarity
April 2, 2020 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
Dear Social Work Community:
For the past two weeks, the Faculty Allies for Diversity (FAD) in collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DEI), has held social support virtual conversations among those individuals wishing to prevent and stop stigmatization and all issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The April 2nd conversation will add a focus on physical distancing and solidarity.
Please join:
Facilitator: Rogério Pinto
Faculty Allies Co-Chairs Rogério Pinto and Addie Weaver
DEI Director Larry Gant
Faculty Allies members: Trina Shanks, Todd Herrenkohl, David Córdova and Lorraine Gutiérrez
We look forward to having a robust discussionCOVID-19: Stigma, Physical Distancing, and Solidarity
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MSW Prospective Student Webinar
April 2, 2020 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: MSW Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.
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CASC 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
April 2, 2020 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET
CancelledSince 2010, the CASC minor is a space that fosters community among students engaged in social change and provides course work and experiences aimed at helping students deepen their understanding of what it means to be a change agent. Join us in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the minor, and the community that shape the direction, work, voice, and vision for the future.
The 10-year anniversary celebration will highlight the history of the minor, commemorate alumni, and lift up the work of current students committed to social change, in diverse contexts. The program will feature presentations and performances by alumni, and highlight reflections and community focused initiatives led by students in the minor.
The program will conclude with a roll out of the Community Art Installation, designed by CASC students and alumni to commemorate the vision of the minor, and honor the role of activism, social movements, and core principles of community-based action.
We look forward to celebrating the CASC 10 year anniversary with the broader campus community, and invite your participation in this exciting occasion.
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Trans Visibility Passport Day
April 3, 2020 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
CancelledThe U-M Spectrum Center and the School of Social Work Office of Global Activities are collaborating to host Trans Visibility Passport Day. During this event, the Washtenaw County Clerk's office will assist students and community members to apply for, renew, or change their passport.
Currently, you can obtain a ten-year passport with an updated gender marker if you have had clinical treatment determined by your doctor to be appropriate in your case, to facilitate gender transition. No specific details are required about the appropriate treatment to have an updated gender marker on your passport.
The cost of a passport is:
Regular Passport Book $110 (will take 4-6 weeks to receive the passport)
Expedited Passport Book $170 (will take 2-3 weeks to receive the passport)
A passport card is an additional $30
There is a separate processing fee of $35 applicable to all passport applications
Please be aware that all payments must be made on the day of the event. Payments for the passport book or card must be payable to the U.S. Department of State. Payments for the processing fee must be payable to Washtenaw County Clerk. All payments MUST be a check or a money order. Counter checks are not allowed.
Financial support may be available for students applying for a passport who are requesting name or gender maker change. Please send a message to ssw.oga@umich.edu to request more information
Please review the document(s) relevant to your passport application. These documents include important information about applying as well as list the required documents you will need to obtain your passport.First Time Applicant Requirements
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Food Justice, Environmental Justice and Community Engagement
April 3, 2020 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
CancelledThe Graduate Certificate in Community Action and Research presents Monica White, University of Wisconsin-Madison associate professor of Community and Environmental Sociology, speaking about "Food Justice, Environmental Justice and Community Engagement."
Friday, April 3, 2020
3- 5 PM, School of Social Work
1840, Educational Conference Center
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Tips for Interviewing and Salary Negotiation
April 6, 2020 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET
CancelledMichelle Woods, Director of Career Services, will discuss tips to help you with interviewing and salary negotiation. This workshop is for students who will lauch their job search soon.
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Teletherapy: Start it up! Guidance for Social Workers
April 6, 2020 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
NOTE: Thank you for your interest in our teletherapy course. Due to a truly unprecedented level of interest in this course, we've already exceeded capacity for continuing education participants.
If you are interested in receiving a recording of the session, please submit the form at this link: https://ssw.umich.edu/r/teletherapy
We are hoping to distribute the recording within 1-2 weeks of the course.
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This webinar is designed to support social workers, who, as a result of COVID-19, may be practicing telehealth/teletherapy for the first time. This webinar is also relevant to social workers with some experience in telehealth who may be interested in learning more about the ethical provision of clinical services online.
The session will cover the definition and history of teletherapy, benefits and drawbacks of teletherapy for both providers and clients, and legal and ethical concerns, with specific attention to ethical considerations during COVID-19.Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.