The Alliance of Black Social Workers (ABSW)
(The Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc.)
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2024 Annual Virtual Conference
October 4, 2024 9:00AM-4:30PM
Conference Theme:
Ubuntu: Empowering Change thru Afrocentric Social Work Practice
- Conference Highlights -
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Plenary “Youth on the Move” Discussion Panel
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Plenary Practitioner Discussion Panel
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ABSW Meet & Greet
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Interactive Workshops
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Dynamic Presenters
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- Conference Registration Fees -
***EARLY BIRD SPECIAL***
September 9th thru September 20th
Members: $55.00
Non-Members: $75.00
Students: $25.00
- Keynote Addresss -
The Honorable Cherelle Parker, Mayor of Philadelphia
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- Conference Registration Fees -
September 21st thru October 4th
Members: $65.00
Non-Members: $85.00
Students: $35.00
****Continuing Education Units: Members: No Cost. Non-members rate $30.00****
AFTERNOON WORKSHOP TITLES
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Afrocentric Social Work Practice: Why Having Faith is Essential to Our Survival
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Afrocentric Social Work Practice: Understanding the Connection Between Trauma, Mental & Physical Health for an Improved Sense of Safety
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Afrocentric Social Work Practice: Financial Literacy, When Times are Tight and Funds are Low
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Afrocentric Social Work Practice in Higher Education: Teaching Black Values in White Spaces at Predominantly White Institutions
ABSW Philadelphia Chapter President: Brother Arthur Brown
Please direct questions about the conference to one of the committee chairs listed below:
Marilyn Barge: mbardge@philasd.org, Samuel Benbow: Srbrenb@ship.edu, Virginia Smith: vsjl@att.net
