NASW-WI 2023 Advocacy Day
Wednesday, April 12th, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Check in and Breakfast 8:00 - 9:00 am
Wisconsin Masonic Center
301 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI
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Wisconsin State Capitol
2 East Main St., Madison, WI
Invited Keynote Speaker: Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, MSN, MPH, RN
Key Issues
Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact and the Alternative to Licensure Exam Bill: In this training, Marc Herstand, Executive Director of the NASW-WI Chapter, will discuss how the Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact bill will benefit social workers and clients in Wisconsin and 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, Marc Herstand, Executive Director of the NASW-WI Chapter, will explain how supporting the Qualified Treatment Trainee program, 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 expansion in Wisconsin. Wisconsin remains only one of ten states that do not accept federal funds to expand the income limits for those who qualify for Medicaid.
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 trainin