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This is a train-the-trainer series for school professionals interested in becoming facilitators of the Trauma-Informed Programs & Practices for Schools (TIPPS) approach. TIPPS is a research-based model intended to lessen the effects of trauma and promote safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environments for all students. Strategies and resources offered in this series will cover the TIPPS 10 core pillars of a system-change process and allow participants to customize content to address needs of their local settings. Upon completion of the series, participants will be equipped to train others

Join the U-M Center for Equitable Family & Community Well-being for our virtual Fall Faculty Affiliate Convening. This recurring gathering serves as a collaborative space for faculty affiliates, research scientists, and invited guests across the University of Michigan School of Social Work (SSW) community and beyond to connect, share emerging scholarship, and exchange feedback.

Our October session will feature brief, 20-minute featured research presentations from Dr. Fu and Dr. Reed-Jones highlighting an impactful project in the field, followed by a dedicated 5–7 minute open Q&A session

Join us for a breakfast conversation with Aziz Abu Sarah, Palestinian peace activist, educator, and co-author of the book The Future is Peace.

When Aziz was ten years old, his 19-year-old brother, Tayseer, was killed by the Israeli army. After struggling with a desire for revenge, Aziz chose to dedicate his life to justice, peace, and equality in a world torn by war and conflict. For over two decades, Aziz has worked with Palestinians and Israelis towards a shared future, most recently with Israeli peace activist Maoz Inon, with whom he co-authored The Future Is Peace. Together, they confront

Social impact leadership is happening all around us, but sometimes we need others to help us see it. We invite you to join the Master of Arts in Social Impact Leadership (MSIL) Program for a School of Social Work faculty panel, where you can hear from SSW faculty about their social impact work and connect with members of our community dedicated to social impact and social innovation. The panel will be moderated by MSIL Faculty Director, Dr. Daphne Watkins. More information on panelists will be forthcoming. Light refreshments will also be provided.

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The Road Home: From Conversation to Community Action

A Documentary Screening and Panel Exploring Homelessness, Housing, and Community Interventions

Homelessness in Washtenaw County has reached its highest recorded level since comparable federal counts began in 2007. This crisis disproportionately affects older adults, young children, and other marginalized communities. As housing becomes increasingly unaffordable and more people face homelessness, what does a humane community response look like?

Join the University of Michigan School of Social Work and the Ann Arbor Housing Commission for a

Jennifer E. Mitchell, LPC, CCS, CAADC, Executive Director of the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals will host an information session on the requirements for addiction certification specific to the State of Michigan.

This session will be held in person at the school. A light lunch will be offered.

A Zoom option will be offered to those who are online.

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Michelle Woods, Director of Career Services, will discuss job searching, from preparing to interviewing to salary negotiation. The session is scheduled online, and all those registered will receive the Zoom link. The session will be recorded.

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Centering Indigenous Leadership in Culturally Grounded Violence Prevention and Positive Youth Development Programs for Indigenous Youth

Join Katie Edwards, PhD, and community partner Ramona “Mona” Herrington for a conversation on centering Indigenous leadership in culturally grounded violence-prevention and positive youth-development programs. Drawing on community-based participatory action research and extensive community advocacy, the speakers will share lessons from developing and evaluating programs with Indigenous youth and communities. Together, they will highlight how authentic

Please join us for an in-person Q&A regarding the application and admission process for the new Master of Arts in Social Impact Leadership Program (MSIL) at the School of Social Work. Faculty Director, Dr. Daphne Watkins, and Social Impact Leadership Program Manager and Advisor, Megan O'Neal, will answer the questions that have arisen as you've worked your way through the MSIL application. What makes a good video response? What should you focus on in your essays? Do we have recommendations for your resume/CV? Free MSIL Program swag will be also available!

*Please remember that you will need

Please join us for an in-person information session about the new Master of Arts in Social Impact Leadership Program (MSIL) at the School of Social Work. Hear from Faculty Director, Dr. Daphne Watkins, and Social Impact Leadership Program Manager and Academic Advisor, Megan O'Neal, about the curriculum, signature projects course, forecasted career outcomes, and application & admissions process. Free MSIL Program swag will be available! Please remember that you will need your UM ID to get into the building. If you do not have a UM ID please contact Megan O'Neal, [email protected], to arrange to