In part two of the Essential Chats with Mit 3-part series “Social Workers Must Hold Real, Hard Conversations,” our guests discuss the rising hate facing AAPI communities.

Join us on May 19 at 2:30 ET on NASW's Facebook page.

1-2 p.m.

The Individual Justice Plan (IJP) process is an evidence-based individualized plan to collaboratively, pro-actively address behavioral issues of youth and adults with cognitive disabilities who may be at risk of, or who are already involved in the criminal justice system.

Join us on NASW's Facebook page for a live discussion with NASW President Mildred "Mit" Joyner and social worker experts who are Asian American or Pacific Islander (AAPI) about rising hate against the nation's AAPI community.

1-4 p.m.

Using the ASAM Criteria as a foundation, this session will help social workers' efforts to improve treatment for substance use disorder amongst the justice-involved population (individuals who have had interactions with the criminal justice system as a defendant).

18th of every month unless otherwise noted (will not take place on Friday-Sunday) | 6 p.m.

Open and free to all BIPGM social workers, this group is a safe space to connect with peers and process the impact of racism. Social workers from across the country join together for community care, networking, to celebrate professional and personal successes.