Social Work | Social Justice Education Symposium

SW:SJE symposium“Adelante: Supporting and Retaining Latina Adult College Students through a Social Justice Perspective”

Dr. Pérez will share research on a student mutual aid group that seeks to support and retain Latina non-traditional college students with degree completion along the educational pipeline. The model of Adelante Circle of Support will be described. This work draws on a social justice orientated approach in education to actively address the dynamics of oppression, privilege, and isms, recognizing that society is the product of historically rooted, institutionally sanctioned stratification based on race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and ability.

 

Dr. Madeline Pérez is Associate Professor of Social Work and Director of Institute for Latino Community Practice at the University of St. Joseph.

“Building a Foundation for Racial Justice in Child Welfare: Supporting the Development of Cultural Humility Skills”
Dr. De Jesús will present research, training and consultation activities that seek to reduce racial disparity and disproportionality along the child welfare continuum.  Findings of a mixed methods study of a Racial Equity and Cultural Competency Training and Consultation model will be described. Using a Cultural Humility framework for analysis, qualitative interviews with training participants provide rich examples of key cultural humility skills and practice principles.
Dr. Anthony de Jesús is Associate Professor of Social Work and Director of MSW Field Education at the University of St. Joseph.

 

Wednesday, October 28, 4-6pm | UMass Amherst Du Bois Library 2601

Video of the Pérez lecture and de Jesús lecture available.
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