Around the country, NASW chapters are organizing for racial justice.
NASW New York State
For the first time in decades, a large number of organizations have made a commitment to addressing racism in their practices. The instructor will address the following questions: What are the phases to becoming an anti-racist multicultural transformed institution?
NASW New Hampshire
A Force for Change: Creating a brave space for social service providers to reflect upon our work, uplift our clients and communities, and further develop our cultural competence with humility.
NASW North Carolina
This webinar will explore the social work profession’s eugenic legacy, and will identify present-day manifestations of the eugenic mindset, resulting in the continued targeting of those most marginalized and vulnerable. Participants will have opportunities for reflection, with the aim of deepening our commitments to upholding human dignity and self-determination.
During this workshop we will discuss challenges faced by black youth, explore strategies to break down barriers, increase cultural competency amongst providers and the role of racial socialization as a protective strategy in reducing suicide attempts amongst black youth.
The Treatment Not Jail campaign has drawn together diverse stakeholders who bring many perspectives to efforts in New York state to reform the justice system by expanding and reforming existing judicial diversionary programs.
Racial Justice Forum is a series of facilitated small group discussions with the purpose of providing opportunities for self-reflection, training on how each of us can improve our anti-racism, as well as practice and preparation to have these conversations in life and practice.
NASW Maryland
Busboys and Poets (Columbia, MD), June 14 - 17 It's not just another conference. It's an experience focused on networking, diversity, leadership. trauma, and legacy. From what started as an idea presented to NASW Maryland by one of the leading black social workers in the state is now a five-day conference featuring black presenters from all different backgrounds and skill sets.
Ever wonder what to do if you see a microaggression or if you are the perpetrator of a microaggression? This course will walk you through practical steps on how to identify, communicate the presence of, and have dialogue about microaggressions.
NASW Texas
This webinar will discuss how the oppression and perception of Black males affects their relationships and how social workers can best support them. 3 CEUs
Racial Justice Forum is a series of facilitated small group discussions with the purpose of providing opportunities for self-reflection, training on how each of us can improve our anti-racism, as well as practice and preparation to have these conversations in life and practice.
Protest in North Carolina (Photo from NASW-NC member Chris Budnick)
NASW staff and membership are organizing and participating in town halls and other critical conversations.
Learn about our racial equity events
Protest in Fairbanks, AK (Photo by NASW-AK member Leigh Bolin)
NASW is committed to ending racism through public education, social justice advocacy and professional training. We need your help to do this work.