2019 NCSWH Pre-Conference Institute (May 22, 2019): HIV Policy & Advocacy for Social Workers

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31st Annual National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS 

 Pre-Conference Institutes 

Cost: $100.00 ( Pre-registration required) 

 May 22, 2019, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Topic: HIV Policy & Advocacy for Social Workers

Are you tired of seeing Facebook posts about laws and budgets but not sure how YOU can really make a difference? Many of the issues that face us and our clients boil down to policy and budget decisions about healthcare, housing, and discrimination.This session will include an overview of current policy issues and the President’s plan to end HIV by 2030.

Invited Guest Speakers: 

Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s policy staff 

Carl Baloney, Director of Government Affairs, AIDS United

CE Credit Hours: 3.5 

 Collaborative Solutions, Inc. (ACE Approval #1548) is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program. Collaborative Solutions maintains responsibility for the program.  ASWB Approval Period:  04/15/2018-04/15/2021). Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits.   

 Social Workers participating in this course will received 3.5 clinical continuing education clock hours.

Lauren Killelea (Moderator)

Director of Public Policy, National AIDS Housing Coalition

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05/22/2019 at 8:30 AM (EDT)   |  210 minutes
05/22/2019 at 8:30 AM (EDT)   |  210 minutes Are you tired of seeing Facebook posts about laws and budgets but not sure how YOU can really make a difference? Many of the issues that face us and our clients boil down to policy and budget decisions about healthcare, housing, and discrimination. Being an advocate is one of the many vital roles of social workers. Learn how you can fight for your clients and advocate on their behalf at the national, state, and local level. Learn the basics of what you can and can’t do as an employee of a non-profit, how to advocate while protecting clients’ privacy, and the basics of reaching out to legislators, crafting your message, and more! This session will include an overview of current policy issues and the President’s plan to end HIV by 2030.