You are cordially invited to a workshop sponsored by
Katherine A. Kendall Institute for International Social Work Education
Council on Social Work Education
POST CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
at
the IASSW Congress in
Session I
TIME:
DISASTER EDUCATION FOR SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONALS
Disaster education and training is a necessary part of preparing social workers. Social work education is uniquely positioned to play a significant role in educating the next generation of social workers with the skills and knowledge for reducing disaster vulnerability and mitigating the suffering that befalls vulnerable populations in the aftermath of disaster.
The goal of this workshop
is to promote interest and encourage critical examination of how to prepare
students to adopt effective intervention strategies to deal with disaster
eventualities at the individual, family, community, and organizational levels,
building on the work of CSWE Katherine A. Kendall Institute for International
Social Work Education in conjunction with IASSW and NACASSW in
Session II
TIME:
GLOBAL MIGRATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL WORK
Migration is occurring at an unprecedented rate around the globe and has transformed the cultural, social and economic landscape of the world. Consequently, the dynamism, social transformation and development of nations both in the developed and the developing world have been impacted. Migration is viewed as a natural human condition that is complex and multi–dimensional in nature. As a profession committed to working with the vulnerable in society and within social systems, social work is well positioned when it comes to providing programs and services for immigrants and communities affected by migration. For this reason, the CSWE Katherine A. Kendall Institute has prioritized this issue and is supporting this workshop.
The goal of this workshop is to discuss and generate an understanding and interest in the complexities of global migration among social workers. Presenters will discuss issues related to the history of human movement, the socio-economic and political context of migration, social service development, and resettlement issues. The presentations will highlight the implications of global migration for social work education and social services, as well as the intersection of social service delivery systems and the resettlement experiences of immigrants.
This
workshop also will focus on lessons learned and provide ample opportunity for
audience discussion. Please note that there is no cost for
this workshop. Participants can register for either one or both of the
sessions.
The workshop begins promptly at
Seating is limited. Send completed registration form (attached) to Kofi Danso by February 29 at kdanso@cswe.org.