Key Issues
Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact and the Alternative to Licensure Exam Bill: In this training, the NASW-WI team will discuss how the Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact bill will benefit social workers and clients in Wisconsin. Nadir Carlson, the Membership and Communications Coordinator, will also discuss how the Alternative to Licensure Exam Bill will provide a pathway into social work for those who are unable to pass the ASWB exam.
Social Work Workforce Issues, Including Loan Forgiveness and Paid Student Internships: In this training, Francesca Ipsaro, an intern with NASW-WI Chapter, will explain how increasing student loan forgiveness and offering paid student internships can help address Wisconsin's shortage of mental health professionals.
Medicaid Expansion: In this training, William Parke-Sutherland, Senior Policy
Analyst for Kids Forward, will explain the benefits of Medicaid and the
importance of postpartum extension in Wisconsin. Wisconsin remains only one of
two states that have not accepted federal funds to expand postpartum coverage
for a full 12 months.
Raise the Age: In this training, Barbara Sella, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference, will present information about the current Wisconsin policy of referring 17-year-olds to adult court and the campaign to end this policy.
Gun Violence Prevention: In this training, Nick Matuszewski, Policy & Strategic Partnerships Manager with the Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort Educational Fund, will discuss gun violence prevention legislation, including red flag and universal background check laws.
Advocacy 101: In this training, Katie White and Dan Romportl, lobbyists from Hubbard Wilson
& Zelenkova, LLC will discuss the basics of advocating in the Wisconsin State Legislature.