Social Workers Should Be In the “Room Where It Happens”

Sunday, April 30, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

1.5 Ethics Credits

Since the first social work class was offered in the summer of 1898 at Columbia University, social workers have led the way in creating social change Social workers are trained to identify problems and seek creative solutions that help individuals and communities alike

Social workers have been on the forefront of many national issues, from the Worker’s Rights movement to the Civil Rights movement, to helping destigmatize mental illness and working to end poverty.

In brief, social workers work for the public good However, in order for social work to be proactive, rather than reactive, social workers must be at the decision-making table Social workers must be included in high level policy discussions and planning sessions on how to address social challenges. They need to be in the “Room Where It Happens.”

This panel, featuring Delaware state senator Sarah McBride, Lee Westgate, MSW, MBA, LCSW-C and Marla Blunt-Carter, MSW, will explore how social workers can move into decision-making roles in their communities