Brandywine Division of NASW-PA Presents

Pardon Me: A Documentary Film Screening and Panel Discussion on Pardons in Pennsylvania     

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 ~ Deadline to register December 6

Registration: 4:30pm         Program: 5pm - 7pm 

Location:
Delaware County Community College
Large Auditorium, Academic Building, Marple Campus
901 S. Media Line Road
Media, PA 19063

Parking available at Science Center

Virtual Option is available; indicate whether you are participating in person or virtual on registration form 

Course Objectives

1 in 3 Americans has a criminal background costing 280 billion dollars a year in lost earnings. A solution exists, Pardons! Come watch a compelling documentary (https://www.pardonsnow.org/) and engage with attendees about a solution and the fight to scale one of the largest human rights campaigns in America! This is a vital session for understanding social action in social work and community empowerment.

1. Define what a Pardon is and the human rights issue facing returning citizens
2. Identify the impact and current challenges of community activism in addressing Pardon issues.
3. Develop awareness of resources and the role of social workers in advocating for and supporting communities affected by the criminal justice system.

Presenters/Panel: 

Shuja Moore, Director of Pardon Me

Dr. Casey Bohrman, Associate Professor of Graduate Social Work, WCU (worked to get felony question off our admissions application)

Dr. Alison Neff, Associate Professor of Graduate Social Work, WCU, & Clinical Director, Center for Carceral Communities, UPenn

Assata Thomas, Executive Director of Office of Reentry Partnerships, City of Philadelphia

Felix Rosado, Program Manager, Healing Futures, Youth Art & Self-empowerment Project

CEU offered: 2.5

Fees is for the certificate only: 
$15 for members of NASW and $25 for non-members
$0 for students/professionals not needing CEs

Register above 

Disclaimer: 

Please note these credits are accepted for PA State license only:
NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers, marriage and family therapist and professional counselors by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Counselors, call your state licensing  board to verify CEU's