Social Work Global Conference Report 2019

BECOME INVOLVED Social Workers and Advocates of Kutztown (SWAK) Social Workers and Advocates of Kutztown (SWAK) is a student organization offering interested students the opportunity to network and convene with students, professors, and community members to discuss issues, concerns, and events relative to social work and to participate in advocacy work. All students are welcomed and encouraged to participate in SWAK activities. To learn more or to become involved, visit engage.kutztown.edu and search for SWAK or email SWAK at socialwelfare@kutztown .edu Meet Your Representative! Legislative Education & Advocacy Day (LEAD) is an annual event organized by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) PA Chapter. Members and community members are encouraged to meet with their Pennsylvania legislative representative in order to advocate for policies important to the social work profession. Visit https://www.nasw-pa.org/page/LEAD f or more information and to learn how to become involved in legislative advoacy. Share Knowledge Every year the Department of Social Work at Kutztown University plans events aimed at providing thought provoking presentations and discussions to spur words into actions. Presentations undergo a rigorous review process. Interested in making a difference? Interesting in having your voice heard? Review our list of events and consider being a guest speaker. Your voice could make a difference. Visi t https://www.kutztown.edu/academics/colleges-and- departments/liberal-arts-and-sciences/departments/social-work/social- work-events.html f or more information.