The Social Work and Human Services department at UFV is currently planning a conference for April 28-May 1, 2015. Participants will learn about indigenous and international practice, anti-oppressive and feminist practice, and sustainable community development in a variety of practice areas such as human trafficking, child welfare, at risk youth, mental health to name a few. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to experience the culture of social work in British Columbia through the provision of field trips into numerous practice settings in the community.This is a great opportunity to learn from each other and influence positive change in our local and global communities.This conference also meets the requirements of continuing professional development. Conference registrants will receive confirmation of attendance. The full conference will potentially provide 25 hours of continuing professional development. The conference will provide opportunities for registrants to attend ethics workshops that will meet the criteria outlined by the BC College of Social Workers. Registration deadline is March 15, 2015.
For more information, contact Brielle Mulder at Brielle.Mulder@student.ufv.ca
05/01/2015