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2015 NASW-Alabama Chapter

Annual Conference

“Social Workers Paving The Way For Change”

March 4, 2015

Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center

300 Tallapoosa St., Montgomery, AL 36104

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Marquita Furness Davis, Ph.D. Executive Director, JCCEO

Dr. Marquita Furness Davis is the Executive Director of the

Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity

(JCCEO). JCCEO is a community action agency that provides

services for low-income families in Jefferson County, Ala-

bama. The agency has a $30,000,000+ budget and employs

over 400 individuals. Prior to becoming the Executive

Director of JCCEO, Dr. Davis was appointed by Governor

Robert Bentley to serve as the Director of Finance for

Alabama. She was the first African American women to serve

as the state’s Director of Finance. As Director of Finance she

was responsible for the state’s $19,000,000,000 budget,

served as the state’s Chief Fiscal Officer, served on 54

boards, commissions and authorities, and provided

leadership for a department with 500 employees and 12

divisions. Additionally, under Governor Bentley, Dr.

Marquita Furness Davis served as the Commissioner of the

Alabama Department of Children’s Affairs.

In 2008, Dr. Marquita Furness Davis was appointed by

Governor Bob Riley to serve as the Commissioner of

Alabama Department of Children’s Affairs; and earlier as the

Director of the Office of School Readiness (Pre-K). Before she

became the Director of the Office of School Readiness,

Marquita Davis was the Deputy Director of Child Development

Services at JCCEO. She managed JCCEO’s Head Start and Early

Head Start Program.

Dr. Davis received a B.S. from Northern Illinois University, a

M.S. from Alabama A&M University, and a Ph.D. from the

University of Alabama at Birmingham in Early Childhood

Education and Development.

Dr. Davis serves on numerous boards and community

organizations, including the American Village, Board of

Directors for the YWCA of Central Alabama, Leadership

Birmingham, Leadership Alabama. She is a member of Delta

Sigma Theta and the Links, Incorporated.

Dr. Davis is married to Michael Davis and resides in Hoover, Alabama.

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Aylia McKee. JD Public Defender, 15th Judicial Circuit Aylia McKee grew up in Whittier, California, before her family

moved to Brewton, Alabama in 1994. She attended T.R. Miller

High School and later graduated Summa Cum Laude from the

University of Alabama, where she was a Dean’s and

President’s List Scholar. After completing her undergraduate

studies, Ms. McKee attended the University Of Alabama School

Of Law where she received her Juris Doctorate (J.D.).

Aylia McKee has served as an Assistant Federal Defender with

the Office of the Federal Defender for the Middle District of

Alabama, where she supervised 5+ Attorneys who managed

the offenses occurring on military bases within the district

while maintaining her own caseload. She has also served as a

Deputy District Attorney with the Montgomery County

District Attorney’s Office.

As the Public Defender, Ms. McKee is now dedicated to

focusing on providing the highest quality of representation

to the poor and underserved in Montgomery County who are

charged with criminal offenses and cannot afford to hire a

Lawyer. Ms. McKee oversees an office of 15 Lawyers and 17

Support Staff members. The Public Defenders Office opened

its doors on January 20, 2015, and they currently represent

the vast majority of people who are charged in Montgomery

County with misdemeanor and felony offenses.

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David Stout, MA Lobbyist David Stout, now a Lobbyist and Organizer for Alabama Arise, has had a long career in public service and elected office. After a stint as a weekly Newspaper Owner and Editor, he was twice elected to the Alabama House of Representatives. David was subsequently elected to serve four terms as Mayor of Fort Payne, Alabama. Following service as a Public Official, David worked for 15 years as the Manager of Public Relations for the Alabama Education Association where he also lobbied the Legislature and was Managing Editor of the Alabama School Journal, AEA’s major member publication. David brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our body, and has been on both the giving and receiving end of Advocacy on behalf of Social Justice Issues that impact citizens of the State of Alabama

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Steven L. Reed, JD Montgomery County, Alabama Probate

Steven L. Reed was elected Montgomery County Probate Judge in

November 2012.

Judge Reed was born and raised in Montgomery, AL where he attended

public schools, played sports, and participated in YMCA programs from his

early youth through high school. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree,

cum laude, from Morehouse College and a Master of Business

Administration from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of

Management.

Judge Reed began his professional career as a financial analyst in the

Marketing Performance department at American Airlines corporate

headquarters in Ft. Worth TX. He also understands the impact of small

businesses to the community as the former managing partner of a

national retail franchise.

After making the decision to enter politics Judge Reed started a

government relations firm to advocate issues before the Alabama

legislature. He then went on to serve as Senior Aide to Lieutenant Gover-

nor Jim Folsom, Jr.

Judge Reed’s community involvement began long before his run for public

office as he has participated in mentoring programs and public school

reading initiatives. He serves on the Committee of 100, Britton Ave. YMCA

board, the Montgomery Job Corps Community Relations Council, the

Alabama State Long Term Care Ombudsman Advisory Council, and is a

past member of the Montgomery County Planning Commission. Judge

Reed is also the Moderator at Community Congregational United Church

of Christ as well as an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and

Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Judge Reed and his wife Tamika are the proud parents of three children.

To connect with Judge Reed’s via social media you may follow him on

Facebook at stevenlreed, twitter at stevenlouisreed and linkedin at Steven

L Reed.

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Alice Westery, LBSW

Jennifer J. Savage, Ph.D., LCSW

Presentation Title: Renewing Our Commitment to Social Justice Advo-

cacy

The NASW-Alabama Chapter is in support of many policy based issues

that impact the Social Work Profession and its members, and Advocacy is

a key concept of focus to promote Social Justice throughout the state of

Alabama. This presentation focuses on the “Tools of Advocacy” and their

use in advocating on issues and Social Justice concerns. Further,

participants will be informed of the current state of issues of concern for

Social Workers (Legislative Update and pertinent matters of Social Work

Regulatory interest).

Alice Westery has an extensive background related to direct interventive

care and service that highlights 25 years as a Dietetic Technician / Food

Service Supervisor. Recognizing her desire to impact others, Alice

subsequently went on to attain a Bachelor of Science degree in Social

Work and Sociology, after which she became an Independent Living

Program Coordinator for Jefferson County DHR. Additionally Alice is

the Founder and Executive Director of Youth Towers, an continuum of

care program for young adults (ages 19-26) at risk of becoming homeless.

Having many other accolades, affiliations and accomplishments, Alice is

noted to be the PACE Chair of NASW-Alabama Chapter.

Jenny Savage, as she prefers to be called, joined the JSU Social Work

Program in 2006. She previously taught at the University of Louisiana at

Monroe (ULM), 1986-2006. She has also taught graduate Social Work

courses at Grambling State University (GSU) and currently is providing

Field Instruction for an MSW field student at the University of New

England. She began her career as a BSW Perinatal Social Worker at the St.

Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Louisiana. Throughout her teaching

career, she has continued practice in various fields such as Home Health,

Hospice, Child and Family Preservation And Support, Adoption/Foster

Family Preservation, Mental Health, and—for a short time—Private

Practice in Alabama from 2008-2009. She has a BA on Sociology (ULM,

1980), MSW (LSU, 1985), and Ph.D. in Social Work (Jackson State

University, Mississippi, 2003).

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Becky S. Corbett, ACSW

Presentation Title: Social Workers First: Ethics and Risk Management in

the New Era of Social Work

The focus of this presentation relates to the description of the most

significant malpractice risks in Social Work as a profession today along with

applicable methods of mitigating and reducing one’s risk of being sued for

malpractice. This presentation has been developed especially for Social

Workers, and is sponsored by NASW Assurances Services, Inc. (ASI) of

Frederick, MD.

Becky has 20+ years of national, state, and local non-profit executive

management experience, including professional and trade membership

organizations and the health care industry with community mental health

centers and physician practices. Becky started her own consulting and

training firm, BSCorbett Consulting, in 2007. Her background in non-profits

includes the positions of Chief Operating Officer for the National Association

of Social Workers in Washington, DC; Director of Operations for the

National Council of State Housing Agencies in Washington, DC; and

Associate Director of the Indian Rivers Mental Health Canter in Tuscaloosa,

Alabama.

Becky brings a wealth of experience in moving ideas to action and is known

for her leadership, systems analysis, and project management skills. She is a

strategic and innovative planner who builds highly successful teams and

utilizes “coachable moments” with staff, outsourced vendors, volunteer

leaders, and students to achieve the organization’s mission.

Becky was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and received a BS

degree in Human Development and Family Studies and MSW with a

concentration in Planning and Management from The University of

Alabama. She has been active in the National Association of Social Workers

for 21 years, since she started her MSW program, and is a member of the

Academy of Certified Social Workers. Becky lives in the Washington, DC

metropolitan area.

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Dana K. Harmon, Ph.D., MSW

Shelby Schmidt, UWA Student

Presentation Title: Creating Community: How History Repeats Itself in

Alabama

This presentation is a powerful testament to the relevance of Social Work in

paving the way for Change. Specifically, focus will be given to the reflection of

the powerful events that took place 50+ years ago in Selma, Alabama, and the

parallels that can be drawn with the most recent developments here in

Alabama related to same-sex marriage and the rights of the LGBT Community

to embrace equity despite the negative barriers that invisibly exist to confine

and separate us as a community at large. Social Workers are Advocates of

inclusion and the elimination of social injustice – if not you, then who? If not

now, then when?

Dr. Harmon is on the Faculty of the University of West Alabama, and is an

Academe who is passionate and driven to provide truly meaningful and

exemplary experiences for her students. Igniting the power of learning

through application, she purposefully utilizes teaching moments and

opportunities to reflect the importance of conceptual context and its applica-

tion to real life circumstances (both historical and current).

Dr. Harmon is noted to be well published a member of the Council on Social

Work Education and a Member / Reviewer of the Society for Social Work and

Research. Professional Honors for Dr. Harmon include her designation as a

Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Doctoral Scholar and a member of

the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.

Shelby Schmidt is currently a Student matriculating through the University of

West Alabama, and is enrolled in a class instructed by Dr. Harmon. Shelby has

a personal connection to the subject matter of this presentation, and has well-

formed perspectives and interests relevant to the discussion of inclusion and

the equitable treatment of all, regardless of personal belief or bias. Being

committed to learning about Social Workers being effective Change Agents,

Shelby is dually involved in this presentation as a co-presenter and a student

– seeing the relevance from both sides, and forming the foundational

principles upon which her future career aspirations and focus will be

established.

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Stephanie L. Hust, BS, BA

Presentation Title: “Inmates & their Families, Victims, and how Social

Work is Important within the Correctional System”

This presentation speaks to the nature of what is encountered by Correctional

Staff that deal with Inmates and their Families (as well as those victims that

may be impacted by their crime), and implications of interventive

methodologies and techniques in use by the Alabama Department of

Corrections that serve to address the whole family dynamic and the

stabilization of the family system to be able to endure while in and exiting

from the Correctional System.

Stephanie Hust is the Constituent Services Director and Victim Services

Officer for the Alabama Department of Corrections. In this position Ms. Hust,

representing the Department, interacts daily with inmate families and

victims. Stephanie has worked for the Department for more than six years

and was previously the Equal Employment Officer and ADA (Americans with

Disabilities) Coordinator. Ms. Hust has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political

Science and a Bachelor’s degree in International History.

Jalonta Y. Jackson, MSW, LSW

Presentation Title: Rethinking Policy Transfers: Case Study on Sex Offend-

er Notification and Registration Laws

The focus of this presentation relates to analysis of relevant “lessons

learned” from the enactment of critical Law Enforcement related legislation

through the utilization of “Policy Transfer” methods at the State Level

(Illinois) resulting in negative outcomes and the decided classification of that

legislation as “ineffective” and a virtual “failure”. Aligning the procedural

implications of the overall process, Policy Transfer is truly not “one size fits

all”, and practitioners will be educated to the implications of failing to

adequately align Policy to the evidence based needs and outlined goals to be

accomplished.

Jalonta Jackson currently is a Faculty Lecturer of Troy University, and hails

from the State of Illinois, where she served as an Adult Probation Officer,

Illinois Criminal Justice System, for 8 years. This position afforded Jalonta

the opportunity to ignite her passion related to Criminal Justice Policy with

focused interest in Women Criminal Justice Issues.

Jalonta is esteemed as a Professional Academic Reviewer, Publisher, and

Presenter, having facilitated training and written works on numerous relevant

industry related Best Practice perspectives for practitioners.

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Judy Prince, M.S.S.W., L.C.S.W. - P.I.P. (assisted by Ms. Leigh Allison

as Co-Presenter)

Presentation Title: Mindfulness Training Overview: A Tool for Living Well

With Chronic Illness and on Other Stressful Journeys

This presentation introduces concepts related to Mindfulness Meditation

Practices, and its capacity to enhance life experiences for those who may suffer

from chronic diseases. Further, it addresses the role of Social Workers in often

stressful occupational circumstances and their capacity to be effective.

Participants will have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and under-

standing of this methodology – taking away expanded capacity and resources to

further develop professionally.

Judy Prince is currently a Private Independent Practitioner associated with

Connect-Up Services in conjunction with Disability Rights and Resources. Judy

is a very unique practitioner, having a truly extensive professional background

and numerous accolades and affiliations; but what makes Judy even more

inspiring is her own personal accomplishment with a personal Disability

related to Blindness. This gives her the unique capacity to clearly understand

and have insight into the true meaning of Social Work and its importance to

those we serve and represent.

Reflecting a true commitment to the profession of Social Work, Judy has lever-

aged her own circumstance and rehabilitation experiences to continue her

capacity to impact others through volunteerism as a Development Consultant of

a Working Farm Project. This experience has afforded Judy the opportunity to

utilize history, practical hand -work tasks, and cultural and environ-

mental projects to connect individuals from rural and urban areas (and with

physical and mental challenges) in commonalty throughout the Alabama

Appalachian counties.

Judy is well published, and has numerous professional honors to boast, most

recently being the recipient of the 2012 Colorado Center for the Blind’s National

Federation for the Blind Scholarship as well as being the recipient of the 2012

Lifetime Achievement Award – NASW-Alabama Chapter.

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Kristina Scott, J.D.

Presentation Title: What would You Choose? Poverty and Inequality in Ala-

bama

This presentation speaks to the statistical significance of poverty within the

State of Alabama, the applicable demographics and causes of poverty, and a

discussion of barriers and opportunities to reduce, and one day end, poverty

in Alabama.

Kristina Scott is a true Advocate on behalf of those persons underrepresented

and disenfranchised across the State of Alabama who suffer from the

circumstance of Poverty, and the extensively broad impacts of that

circumstance in compounding the problems they face on a day to day basis.

Having developed a uniquely realistic and innovative approach to raising the

awareness of others related to the issue of Poverty, Kristina devotes herself to

being actively involved in many proactive roles to positively impact the need

for change. These include being Vice Chair, Alabama Commission to Reduce

Poverty, Steering Committee, End Child Hunger in Alabama Task Force, etc.

Impacting change in education is also a passion of Kristina, and she dedicates

herself through service as Member, Pre-K Task Force; Post-Secondary Council

Co-Chair, Bold Goals Education and Birmingham-Southern College Quality

Enhancement Plan Team.

Kristina has Professional Honors which include Leadership Alabama, Class

XXI, Outstanding Partner-Initiated Engagement Effort (UA 2012), Gulf-South

Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Community Partner of the

Year (2011).

Maria Morrison, LCSW

Presentation Title: All Children Are Children: Challenging Abusive

Punishment of Juveniles

This presentation reveals the shocking truth about children in the Criminal

Justice System and policies that are applicable to their circumstanc e.

Specifically, the top three policies on the radar of the Equal Justice Initiative

for change are detailed along with real life cases that reflect the impact of the

unjust system on these children, interventive methods of service provision to

them, and lessons learned.

Maria is a graduate of the University of Alabama. Professional Activi-

ties include Presentations at the National Organization of Forensic Social

Work, Annual Conference (2014) and the EJI National Conference, Building

Capacity to Implement Miller v AL (2012). Maria is a prior NASW-Alabama

Chapter Student Advocacy Day Panelist – Emerging Leaders in Social Work.

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Lynn Marchetti Hazard, LCSW

Presentation Title: When Home Is Not So Sweet

This presentation is a powerful introspection of what it is like to be Ga y,

Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender, or Queer / Questioning (LBGTQ) in “Sweet

Home Alabama”. Reflecting upon the true experience of an individual who is

suffering from the lack of equitable treatment with regard to their basic human

rights (to freedom, safety, medical care, and self-determination), the statistical

impact related to teens who are displaced from “coming out” and the challenges

they face are discussed.

Lynn works at Free2Be, an Anti-Violence Project. and understands the

relevance of the historical foundations of Social Work and its integration into

social justice and civil rights initiatives established way back on that “Bloody

Sunday” in Selma, Alabama. Expressing the unfortunate truth that our society

may not be as “culturally diverse and aware” as we pretend to be, Lynn

leverages her vast experience in Social Work Practice and Education to ignite

the conversation and ask the question – “Does your conscience bother you? Tell

the truth!”

Lynn is a CSWE and Field Supervisory Board Member of the University of

Alabama Birmingham( UAB) and coordinates Field Supervision at Oakwood

University, Alabama A& M, and the University of North Alabama (UNA).

Additionally, Lynn is noted to be a prior NASW-Alabama Chapter Poster

Presenter (2012).

Stephanie Spann, Ph.D. (abd), LCSW, ACSW, MVF-CSW

Presentation Title: Ambiguous Loss Experience Amongst Caregivers of In-

jured OEF/OIF Veterans

The focus of this presentation establishes a clear contrast of the meaning of loss

from death vs. loss when a person is physically present, but psychologically

absent (based upon psychological changes that occur when Veterans are

impacted by the “big three” – Traumatic Brain Injury, Post –Traumatic Stress

Disorder (PTSD), or Depression). Ambiguous Loss is detailed along with the

implications of this type of loss on Caregivers of injured Veterans, and the

coping skills and resiliency factors necessary for practitioners to effectively

provide services to Veterans and their caregivers.

Dr. Stephanie Spann is employed by the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare

System, and is pursuant of the finalization of her Ph.D. with the completion and

defense of her Dissertation. Dr. Spann has the Professional Honor of being a

Founding (Lifetime) Member of Tau Upsilon Alpha – Alpha Chi Chapter (Human

Services Honor Society).

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Terence Martin, MS

Presentation Title: Nutrition on the Move: Reaching Hispanic Audiences

Addressing the problem of low participation of Hispanic participants

in nutrition class, Urban Affairs New and Non-traditional Program Unit of the

Alabama Cooperative Extension System took the program to them. “Nutrition

on the Move”, a Mobile Unit, has been utilized in implementing the Ur-

ban Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (UEFNEP) with His-

panic audiences in urban areas in four counties across North Alabama. The

mobile unit provides hands – on activities to increase knowledge of physical

activity, general nutrition, and food safety. Implementation of the program

has significantly increased Hispanic participation in the UEFNEP program in

Alabama, and speaks to the relevance of targeted programs that are beneficial

to the impact of positive change in Diverse Populations.

Terence works with Alabama A&M University in collaboration with the

Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Driven to impact meaningful

interventive methodologies that enhance the provision of care and services to

targeted hard to reach audiences in Northern Alabama, Terence holds the

distinguished honor of attaining a Certified National Nutrition Program

designation.

Brittany Till Stevens, Troy University Student

Presentation Title: A Cancer – Free Future

This is a scholarly paper presentation that focuses on the perspectives

of scientific breakthroughs related to Gene Therapy in the Treatment (and

potential cure) of Cancer Related Diseases. This presentation is insightfully

relevant to the presenter based upon her personal experiences with Cancer

and the overall impact that it has had in igniting her passion for Advocacy on

behalf of those impacted by and victims of the dreaded disease.

Brittany Till Stevens is a Senior BSW Student that has endured many

challenges in her young adult life. Despite every challenge and obstacle, she

has had the capacity and fortitude to forge ahead, pursuant of her dream to

become someone who would positively impact the lives of others. Choosing

Social Work as her focused disciplinary are a, Brittany is insightfully

establishing a platform for her cause and those that fall victim to its wrath.

Her anticipated Graduation Date is December 2015.

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Victoria Bailey, Troy University Student

Presentation Title: The Prison Rape Elimination Act: The Reality of Rape

Culture in Prison.

This is a scholarly paper presentation that centers around the analysis of the

Prison Rape Elimination Act (2003) and the implications of its failure

to adequately address the identified problem of Violent Sexual Assault (Rape)

in prisons and / or correctional institutions. The adaptation of a culture of

“normalcy” and the apathetic disregard of personnel often lead to a “blurring”

of the lines when it comes to a true definition of Sexual Assault in the day to

day realities of inmates.

Victoria Bailey is a Senior BSW Student that has discovered the importance of

Social Welfare Policy and the implications of effecting positive change

on behalf of those that are subjected to injustices when they have no voice.

Acknowledging the need to impact change through action, Victoria is noted to

be a selected 2015 participant of the Grass Roots Leadership Development

Program (GLD), sponsored by Alabama Organizing Project (AOP). Her

anticipated Graduation Date is May 8, 2015.

Jennifer Packer, LCSW

Presentation Title: Aging Gracefully: Relevance of Multi-disciplinary Col-

laboration in Caring For Elders

Jennifer Packer was raised in Leeds, Alabama, and attended Tuskegee

University as a Presidential Scholar, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s

Degree in Social Work in 2006. Ms. Packer went on to complete her graduate

studies at Alabama A&M University where she received her MSW with a

concentration in Family and Child Welfare.

Ms. Packer has an extensive background in state governmental agencie s,

having practiced as a front line Social Worker and then with more specialized

practice as a Foster Care Worker focusing on Home Evaluations and Licensure

of Foster Homes with the Department of Human Resources, Jefferson County.

After evaluating her perspective of Social Work Practice, and why she valued

working within the profession, Ms. Packer went on to attain her LCSW and

changed the focus of her Practice from Families and Children to Geriatric So-

cial Work. Currently employed by Psych On Site, Ms. Packer admits the

transition from working primarily with Families and Children to working with

elders and disabled was a true transition, but one that she values as having

been a wonderful experience.

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Conference Schedule

7:00 AM – 8:30 AM - Registration

8:30 AM – 9:15 - Opening Session

(Guest Speaker – Marquita Furness Davis Ph.D., JCCEO Executive Director)

9:30 – 10:15 - Workshop Rotation 1

Room #1: Social Workers Come First: Ethics and Risk Management in the New

Era of Social Work

Room #2: Nutrition On The Move: Reaching Hispanic Audiences

Room #3: All Children Are Children: Challenging Abusive Punishment of Juve-

niles

Room #4: Ambiguous Loss: Caregivers of OEF / OIF Veterans

Room #5: Mindfulness Training Overview: A Tool For Living Well With

Chronic Illness and Other Stressful Journeys



Era of Social Work

Room #2: Student Paper - The Prison Rape Elimination Act: The Reality of

Rape Culture in Prison.

Room #3: Renewing our Commitment to Social Justice Advocacy

Room #5: When Home Is Not So Sweet



Era of Social Work

Room #2: Aging Gracefully: Relevance of Multi-disciplinary Collaboration in

Caring For Elders

Room #3: Renewing our Commitment to Social Justice Advocacy (Con’t)

Room #4: Rethinking Policy Transfers: Sex Offender Notification Registration Laws

Room #5: Creating Community: How History Repeats Itself In Alabama

12:30 – 1:45 - Luncheon

(Guest Speaker – Aylia McKee, JD, Montgomery County Public Defender)

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Room #1: Inmates & their Families, Victims, and how Social Work is Important

within the Correctional System

Room #2: When Home Is Not So Sweet

Room #3: Creating Community: How History Repeats Itself In Alabama

Room #4: What Would You Choose? Poverty & Inequality In Alabama

Room #5: Renewing Our Commitment to Social Justice Advocacy


Room #1: All Children Are Children: Challenging Abusive Punishment of Juveniles

Room #2: Ambiguous Loss: Caregivers of OEF / OIF Veterans

Room #3: Student Paper - A Cancer – Free Future

Room #4: What Would You Choose? Poverty & Inequality In Alabama (Con’t)

Room #5: Renewing Our Commitment to Social Justice Advocacy

4:00 – 5:00 - Closing Session

(Guest Speaker – David Stout, M.A., Special Projects Organizer, Alabama Arise)

Evening Break

5:00 -7:00 (with invitation to conference attendees to visit Psych On Site Meet

and Greet)

Networking Reception

7:00 – 10:00 PM

(Guest Speaker – Judge Steven L. Reed, Montgomery County Alabama. Probate)

Social Networking Hour (w / Door Prize Giveaways)

Acknowledgements

Introductions of NASW-Alabama Board Members and Staff

Guest Speaker Address

Award Presentation – Winning Student Paper

Award Presentation – Winning Student Poster

Revised NASW-Alabama Chapter Scholarship Reveal

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~ Signature Sponsors ~

Bronze

Silver

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Platinum

~ Signature Sponsors ~

Silver

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~ A La Carte Sponsors ~

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Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services

(Children’s Division)

Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners

American Red Cross – Central Alabama Chapter

Free 2 Be Safe Anti-Violence Project

NASW–Alabama Chapter

PACE & Legislative Committee

One Place Family Justice Center

Psych On Site

Samford University

Student Poster Presentation – Brittany Till Stevens

Student Poster Presentation – Victoria Bailey

University of Alabama

University of Montevallo

Viva Medicare

~ Exhibitors ~

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~ Contributors ~

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~ Donors ~ A Catered Affair

A. Pearce – Thirty One Consultant

Amplify Salon & Spa

Anthony Vince’ Nails and Spa

Bama Lanes

Black Finn

Capri Theatre

Chick-Fil-a (Eastchase)

Cloverdale Playhouse

Faulkner Dinner Theatre

Five Guys

Gigi’s Cupcakes

Girl Meets Cakes

Hank Williams Museum

JoZetti’s Cupcakes

Kiwanis Club of Birmingham

Krispy Kreme

Kwik Kopy

Mathison Interiors

Miles College Student Social Work Organization

Montgomery Indoor Shooting Range

Nate Pearce - MetLife Home & Auto Insurance

Paint & Clay

Phoenix Salon & Spa

Prattville Bridal Boutique

Priester’s Pecans

Rosa Parks Museum

Splurge Montgomery

Tallapoosa Lakes Golf

Tucker Pecans

Victoria’s Boutique

Special Thanks Lisa Austin—2015 Conference Logo Design

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