'Human Rights, Immigration Reform, and Social Work Practice'
posted on: Aril 29, 2008
“Human Rights, Immigration Reform, and Social Work Practice” is the tenth annual Social Justice Conference presented by the SAU School of Social Work.
Thursday, May 8
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Rogalski Center Ballroom
Ripley and Lombard Streets, one block west of Harrison Street
Intended for social workers, social service providers, attorneys, criminal justice personnel, clergy, health service professionals and all other interested parties.
“As professionals committed to human rights, it is incumbent upon social workers to understand challenges and obstacles facing immigrants and refugees, and to critically consider immigration policy and reform agendas in light of social work values and ethics,” says Assistant Professor of Social Work Pamela Long. “The conference will familiarize social workers with federal immigration policy and reform agendas, and provide timely discussion around practice issues as they relate to work with immigrants and refugees.”
Presenters will include Christine Neumann-Ortiz, founder and executive director of Voces de la Frontera, a Milwaukee, Wis., organization dedicated to protecting, educating, and improving the quality of life for low-wage and immigrant workers; and Karla Steele, associate attorney at Califf and Harper, P.C., and current president of Casa Guanajuato, both in Moline.
The cost for the conference is $35 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch; St. Ambrose MSW alumni may attend for $25. Registrations must be received by May 2. Continuing education units are available to Iowa and Illinois licensed social workers.
For more information, contact Karen Holden at 563/333-6375 or HoldenKarenS@sau.edu. Download a PDF of the registration form.