This year, the National Association of Social Worker’s (NASW) theme for Social Work Month (March 2019) is “Elevate Social Work.” NASW explains that Social Work Month is an opportunity for social workers around the nation and world, along with their supporters, to educate the public about the invaluable contributions of the profession.

We invite you to join the FSU College of Social Work for an exciting lineup of presentations, lectures and other events going on during March. Click the title of each event for additional information.

• MARCH 1 | POVERTY IN AMERICA CONFERENCE
  "Poverty in America: Critical Perspectives on Causes, Effects, and Possible Solutions."
  8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Turnbull Conference Center (555 W. Pensacola Street)
  Join the FSU College of Social Work and the Institute for Human Studies at George Mason University on Friday, March 1, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the "Poverty in America: Critical Perspectives on Causes, Effects and Possible Solutions." Register at http://bit.ly/PovertyConference2019
• MARCH 4 | LAUNCH OF MAURA'S VOICE
  10 a.m. | Steps of the Florida Capitol
  This event launches the fund in memory of Maura Binkley that uses research to break down barriers and address violence. Register at http://maurasvoice.eventbrite.com. 
• MARCH 7 | WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
  4 – 8 p.m. | Turnbull Conference Center (555 W. Pensacola Street)
  Join us for a night of inspiration at the 6th annual Women in Leadership Conference. Register at https://cci.fsu.edu/women-in-leadership/register/. 
• MARCH 8 | MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING AND THE REVIVAL OF AMERICAN HELPING PROFESSIONALS
  3 - 4 p.m. | Room 1703, University Center C (296 Champions Way)
  Join us for this discussion of motivational interviewing, a behavioral therapy technique, with Dr. E. Summerson Carr (University of Chicago).
• MARCH 14 | DIVERSITY FORUM: CONNECTING THE BROAD REALM TO SELF
  12:30 p.m - 1:45 p.m. | Room 1701, University Center C (296 Champions Way)
  Join us for this presentation by Bailey Albrecht, FSU Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator.
• MARCH 28-29 | FSU GREAT GIVE
  9 a.m., 3/28 - 9 p.m., 3/29 | 36-Hour Online Giving Campaign
  Join us for this 36-hour giving campaign as we raise support for Maura's Voice.
• MARCH 29 | PRESENTATION: THE IMPACT OF POVERTY & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
  11 a.m -12 p.m. | Room 1703, University Center C (296 Champions Way)
  This panel discussion brings together local agencies and experts to discuss the prevalence and impact of poverty in the Big Bend area.
• MARCH 29 | INSIDE OUT - APPROACHES TO COMBAT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM FROM INCARCERATION TO COMMUNITY REENTRY
  3 - 5 p.m. | Room 106, FSU Aero-Propulsion, Mechatronics, and Energy Building (2003 Levy Avenue)
  Dr. Tanya Renn (FSU) and Dr. Michele Staton (University of Kentucky) discuss approaches to combat substance use disorder from incarceration to community reentry. Register at: https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dgr5rORQdQHRSW9