Philadelphia Chapter
Virtual Annual Conference 2022
Revitalizing and Sustaining the Village:
The Value of Ubuntu
“I am because we all are”
October 7, 2022
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Featured Workshop Topics
Historical Underpinnings of Ubuntu, Suicide in the Village, Ethics in the Village, Crime in Our Village, Afro Centric Social Work Practice, Health Disparities in the Village, Our Youth Our Responsibility in the Village, as well as Housing and Economic Stability in the Village.
This virtual conference is open to social workers, human service and affiliated professionals, community organizers and leaders.
Conference Agenda
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Welcome and Spiritual Awakening
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Historical Context and Ubuntu Theme
10:00 AM -11:00 AM Keynote Speaker
NABSW National President Melissa Smith Haley
11:00 AM -12:00 PM Youth Leadership on the Move Panel
12:00 PM -1:00 PM Lunch: Panel Discussion
Updated Schedule
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3-hours)
Concurrent Session Option I (select one)
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Suicide in the Village - Lisa Christian
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Ethical Challenges and Consideration in the Village - Lois A. Haymen-El
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (90 minutes)
Concurrent Session Option II (select one)
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Crime in the Village: Domestic Violence, Criminalistic behaviors and other Traumas - Dr. Stephanie Jirard
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Afro-Centric Social Work Practice in the Village - Dr. Richard Cooper
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (90 minutes)
Concurrent Session Option II (select one)
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Crime in the Village: Domestic Violence, Criminalistic behaviors and other Traumas - Dr. Stephanie Jirard
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Afro-Centric Social Work Practice in the Village - Dr. Richard Cooper
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Conference Closing
6.0 Continuing Education Units Offered (fee)
Thank you to our Sponsor
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Clarence G. Nelson, President, ABSW Philadelphia Chapter
If you have questions, please contact on of the Conference Co-Chairs
via the links below:
Dr. Virginia Smith, Deborah McMillan and Dr. Samuel Benbow