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Recognizing and Disrupting Systemic Racism in Social Work Practice

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  • When September 3, 2020, 5:30 – 7 pm
  • Where Online
  • Hosted by The Jordan Institute for Families

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics stipulates that one of the ethical principles that must guide social workers is to challenge social injustice. During this event, social workers across elds will share where and how they notice and perpetuate systemic racism and how they work to disrupt it.While this event is highlighting social work, EVERYONE IS WELCOME to attend and participate. We all have a role in dismantling racism.

Register here: http://go.unc.edu/disrupt

PANELISTS:
Derrik Anderson, MSW – Executive Director, Race Matters for Juvenile Justice

Alan Dettla , MSW, PhD – Dean, University of Houston Graduate College of School of Social Work, lead, UpEND movement

Jackie Jencks, MSW – Executive Director, Interfaith Council (IFC)

Bonita Joyce, MSW – School Social Worker

Lia Kaz, MSW – Restorative Practices Associate, Dispute Settlement Center

Rebecca Swoord, MSW – Prevention Coordinator, North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV)

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About Sarah Verbiest

DrPH, MSW, MPH, Director of the Jordan Institute for Families, John A. Tate Early Career Scholars for Children in Need Professorship, Executive Director, Center for Maternal and Infant Health.

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sarah_verbiest@unc.edu

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