RACIAL JUSTICE

Click Here to Read NASW's Statement on the President's EO on Racism & Sexual Stereotyping 

NASW Condemns use of Lethal Police Force: Statements & Resources

 https://www.socialworkers.org/News/News-Releases/ID/2164/NASW-condemns-yet-another-incident-of-lethal-police-force-against-an-African-American

The National Association of Social Workers strongly condemns yet more deaths of African Americans at the hands of police. The association again calls for policing reforms. However, police must root out those officers who continue to view Black lives as less than immaterial. Read our full statement https://buff.ly/3diMSRe

NASW MN Chapter Statement: The NASW Minnesota Chapter is outraged by the death of George Floyd, an unarmed African American, at the hands of police. Sadly, the death of Black people while in police custody is not new. However, the nation must come together to stop such crimes. The Minnesota chapter will be planning actions with members. Read the full statement: https://buff.ly/2ZLbsWT

NASW Statement on President Trump's inadequate executive order on policing reforms: https://bit.ly/3hFgdY

Interrupting Bias: Calling Out vs. Calling 

Brave Space Guidelines & History www.awarla.org  

From Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces 

White Ally Resources: https://www.acluwv.org/en/allyship-resources  

Scaffolded Anti-Racism Resources  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PrAq4iBNb4nVIcTsLcNlW8zjaQXBLkWayL8EaPlh0bc/mobilebasic 

White Fragility: A FAN Webinar with Robin DiAngelo, Ph.D.
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neV_GlvUGn4&t=499s  Longer Discussion: https://youtu.be/45ey4jgoxeU  

Ally vs Accomplice: 

https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234  

I thought I was an anti racist therapist. Then I looked more closely.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/06/18/i-thought-i-was-an-antiracist-therapist-then-i-looked-more-closely/  

WV: Surviving the Encounter: Virtual Rally Against Racial Injustice
Watch the recording, https://www.facebook.com/mollie.talada/videos/10216471797459383/ 

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990

The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights: New Era of Public Safety Report & Toolkit  An essential resource to drive systemic change

Books for Kids About Activism
https://www.readbrightly.com/books-about-activism-for-kids/

INSTITUTIONAL RACISM & THE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION: A CALL TO ACTION
https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=SWK1aR53FAk%3D&portalid=0

NASW Massachusetts Chapter Statement Includes Action Steps and Resources
https://www.naswma.org/news/510212/Statement-Social-Workers-Must-Take-Action-Against-Racism.htm