1. 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
November2012.
JudgeReedwasbornandraisedinMontgomery,ALwhereheattended
publicschools,playedsports,andparticipatedinYMCAprogramsfromhis
earlyyouththroughhighschool.Heearned hisBachelorofArtsdegree,
cum laude, from Morehouse College and a Master of Business
Administration from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of
Management.
JudgeReedbeganhisprofessionalcareerasafinancial analyst inthe
Marketing Performance department at American Airlines corporate
headquartersin Ft. Worth TX. He also understands the impact of small
businesses to the community as the former managing partner of a
nationalretailfranchise.
After making the decision to enter politics Judge Reed started a
government relations firm to advocate issues before the Alabama
legislature.HethenwentontoserveasSeniorAidetoLieutenantGover-
norJimFolsom,Jr.
JudgeReed’scommunityinvolvementbeganlongbeforehisrunforpublic
office as he has participated in mentoring programs and public school
readinginitiatives.HeservesontheCommitteeof100,BrittonAve.YMCA
board, the Montgomery Job Corps Community Relations Council, the
AlabamaStateLongTermCareOmbudsmanAdvisoryCouncil,andisa
past member of the Montgomery County Planning Commission. Judge
ReedisalsotheModeratoratCommunityCongregationalUnitedChurch
ofChristaswellasanactivememberofOmegaPsiPhiFraternity,Inc.and
SigmaPiPhiFraternity,Inc.
JudgeReedandhiswifeTamikaaretheproudparentsofthreechildren.
Toconnectwith Judge Reed’svia socialmedia youmayfollow himon
Facebookatstevenlreed,twitterat stevenlouisreedandlinkedinatSteven
LReed.
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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 circumstance.
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 Gay,
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 area, 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 agencies,
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
10:30 – 11:15 - Workshop Rotation 2
Room #1: Social Workers Come First: Ethics and Risk Management in the New
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
11:30 – 12:15 - Workshop Rotation 3
Room #1: Social Workers Come First: Ethics and Risk Management in the New
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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2:00 – 2:45 - Workshop Rotation 4
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
3:00 – 3:45 - Workshop Rotation 5
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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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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~ 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
