This year's conference will run for 3 full days. You will have the opportunity to learn, build new skills, and network with fellow social workers from around the region as you attend workshops that are timely and relevant to the field of social work.

Noon-7:30 p.m. ET

This course outlines the general principles of suicide risk identification, assessment, management, and their practical applications in evaluating and working with individuals who are at risk as well as with clients with chronic, severe mental disorders.

Noon-7:30 p.m. ET

This course provides an analysis of the legal grounds for malpractice litigation as related to the issue of standard of care and scope of practice.

Noon-7:30 p.m. ET

Learn the content and strategies to pass the Clinical ASWB exam for social work licensing. This one-day workshop will walk social workers through the necessary steps to pass the ASWB exam and reduce test anxiety.

Noon-1 p.m. ET

Many of the young people caught up in the youth justice system suffer from mental health challenges, and incarceration only aggravates these issues. Incarcerated youth with mental health challenges are more likely to attempt suicide, recidivate and develop substance abuse problems than their peers.