#RadChat – What now? Post election discussion for radical social workers.

This event will not be recorded.

What do the election results mean for us as radical social workers? Do we expect policies that reflect our values? What can we learn from social movements as we confront this moment in history no matter what the election outcome? Where do we find solidarity and community with other radical workers in social services?

SWAA National Steering Committee Co-hosts:

Rosemary (Rosi) Barbera (she/her) is a social worker committed to radical social change and the end of capitalism and all forms of oppression. She has worked in Chile and Bolivia doing human rights work. In the US she has worked on human rights issues, including the human rights of immigrants. She is also a social work educator.

Aviel Zayas (they/xe)is a therapist in private practice prioritizing decolonial, anti-capitalist, and anti-racist work with the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community. In all of the ways they can think of and what they can learn from others, they try to shift the typical therapy power dynamics and create a safer, more open environment for clients. Aviel also provides consultations for therapists who want to learn how they can improve their work with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clients. In addition, Aviel is a mentor for trans youth/young adults. The work they do with SWAA has involved helping clinicians to radicalize their work and seeing where else we can push the envelope.

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