Building Healthy, Strong Communities Virtual Conference

Building Healthy, Strong Communities is a professional development program presented by the School of Social Work's Office of Development and Alumni Relations and the Professional Development Committee of the Alumni Board.

Registration for individual sessions is not required - By registering for the conference you will have access to all the sessions.

Times will vary - See schedule below.

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

10-11:30 am - Restorative Practices in Social Work

Barb Hiltz, LMSW, PhD

1-2:30 pm - Get Out the Vote: A Social Work Call to Action

Justin Hodge, LMSW

Social workers have an ethical obligation to engage in social and political action to advance social justice. Expanding and safeguarding the right to vote is critical in achieving that. As we approach a hugely consequential election, all social workers need to be prepared to empower those around them to exercise their right to vote. 

2-3:30 pm - Centering Social Justice in Non-Public Behavioral Health Care Part 1: Foundations of Centering Social Justice

Daicia Price, LMSW, PhD

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

10-11:30 am - Centering Social Justice in Non-Public Behavioral Health Care Part 2: Practice Strategies

Daicia Price, LMSW, PhD

1-2:30 pm - Trauma-Informed Programs and Practices (TIPPS) for Schools: A Research-Based Model for Systems Change

Todd Herrenkohl, LMSW, PhD and Allyson Andrews, MSW Student

3-4:30 pm - Generative AI in Social Work: Navigating New Frontiers

Brian Perron, MSW, PhD