[NASWSI] Positionality in Indian Child Welfare

Date: 4/25/25 (Friday) & Time: 9 am–3 pm (Mountain Time) Light Breakfast, Snacks & Lunch Provided
Details: CEUs 5 Cultural | Level: Emerging–Intermediate | Cost: Free
Title: [FVSSW Special Project Partner] Positionality in Indian Child Welfare
Presenter: Melissa E. Riley, Ph.D., Professor in Residence, Institute For Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Learning & Teaching (ICLRLT), New Mexico Highlands University, School of Education
Organizer: Native American Social Work Studies Institute (NASWSI)
Location: UNM Continuing Education (1634 University Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87102)
Registration: Closed

Description: The Center for Excellence in Social Work is a CEU provider for the Native American Social Work Studies Institute (NASWSI)’s “Positionality in Indian Child Welfare”.  Positionality is critical for child welfare professionals to consider. Positionality refers to the social and cultural factors that shape an individual’s perspective and experiences, such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, etc. In addition to understanding positionality, child welfare professionals need to identify boundaries around their work. By recognizing these boundaries and understanding positionality, professionals can better manage their workload and avoid burnout.