Social Workers Gather in the Nation's Capital to Help Save Democracy
WASHINGTON, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of social workers from coast to coast will gather on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 for the seventh annual Social Work Day on Hill. The day's events are being organized by the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP), nonprofit organization dedicated to helping social workers engage Congress and the Federal Government. Events scheduled for the day are:
- 8:30 am ? Students will convene in the Congressional Auditorium in the Capitol Visitor Center (entrance on First Street) for a day of advocacy. They will disburse for Hill visits at 12:00 noon. There is a $25.00 registration fee.
- 9:00 am ? Policy discussion on "Social Work and Civic Engagement" in the Holeman Lounge at the National Press Club, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20045. This event is free and open to the public.
- 1:00 pm ? Policy forum on "Black Male Achievement: Are We Making Progress" at the Abramson Family Auditorium, 1307 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005.
- Social Work Day on the Hill Reception in Room 2325 in the Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Blvd., SW, Washington, DC 20514. This event is free and open to the public.
Additional information about the day's activities can be found on the CRISP website.
"Given Trump's attacks on the judiciary and other democratic institutions, it is imperative social workers are active in the political arena," CRISP Director Dr. Charles E. Lewis, Jr. stated. "In preparation for a crucial presidential election, we are reassessing our activities to see if we are doing all we can to protect democracy in the United States."
There are currently six professional social workers in Congress. Four are in the House of Representatives: Rep. Lee, Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA-53), Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA-37), and freshman Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) who served as a House Impeachment Manager. There are two social workers in the U.S. Senate: Sen. Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Sen. Krysten Sinema (AZ). Both are Democrats.
The Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP), a 501(c)4 organization created in 2013 to complement the Congressional Social Work Caucus, is located at 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. For information, contact Dr. Charles E Lewis Jr at [email protected] or by phone at 917-570-3116. www.crispinc.org
SOURCE Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy
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