Discussion explores role of social work education in regard to systemic racism, equity in child welfare
The VCU School of Social Work and its Child Welfare Stipend Program hosted a panel discussion, Systemic Racism and Equity in Child Welfare: The Role of Social Work Education in Perpetuating and Challenging Inequities, on March 24, 2021. See the November 2020 panel on Systemic Racism, Disproportionality, and Equity in Child Welfare: Our History and […]
Dean’s statement following Chauvin verdict
Dear School of Social Work community, Following a great deal of national attention, collective anxiety and apprehension, the jury in Derek Chauvin’s trial has rendered a verdict of guilty in the murder of George Floyd. I share in the collective relief that I know many in our community feel about the potential step this represents […]
Dean Angell’s response to Atlanta shootings
Dear School of Social Work Community, I was horrified Wednesday morning, as I’m sure you all were, to read of the fatal shooting of 8 people in the Atlanta area Tuesday night. Although the investigation is ongoing, this appears to be a racially-motivated act of gender-based violence. As has been reported in the news, 6 […]
Discussion explores systemic racism, disproportionality, equity in child welfare
The VCU School of Social Work and its Child Welfare Stipend Program hosted a panel discussion, Systemic Racism, Disproportionality, and Equity in Child Welfare: Our History and Where to Focus Our Change Efforts? Nov. 10, 2020. See the March 2021 panel Systemic Racism and Equity in Child Welfare: The Role of Social Work Education in […]
Incoming ABSW president: ‘Change is NOW’
Felicia A. Smith earned her B.S.W. degree in May 2020 from the VCU School of Social Work and served as the B.S.W. graduation speaker during the virtual Commencement ceremony. She starts the master’s program in August 2020 and will serve as president of the Association of Black Social Workers, a student organization. In the last […]
Anti-racism and racial justice resources
Resources compiled by the VCU School of Social Work. See Dean Beth Angell’s message. Websites: Resources for White People Anti-racism resources for white people 75 things white people can do for racial justice Beyond the Hashtag: How to Take Anti-Racist Action in Your Life Showing Up for Racial Justice White anti-racism: Living the legacy Decolonize […]
Communication from Dean Angell on anti-Black racism and violence
I want to welcome all of the new students beginning their social work careers with us this summer, including our largest-ever cohort of 39 M.S.W. Advanced Standing students and our first ever summer entry cohort of 65 online M.S.W. students. I also want to welcome those of you continuing in our B.S.W., M.S.W., and Ph.D. […]