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Creating Change: The Art and Science of Advocacy – Rob Lucio, PhD, LCSW

PM Breakouts – 60 minutes

Presenter Pronouns: he/him

OVERVIEW
This presentation will explore the role of advocacy in supporting youth’s success. The art and science of advocacy work together to create solutions for the challenges of youth. Social workers are called to address social injustice in every part of a system, from fighting for our clients’ rights to make long lasting change. In the face of constant threats to our youth’s rights and success, social workers are well-positioned to understand the complex issues facing our youth and to be leaders in promoting action-oriented solutions. This session will strengthen social work advocacy and leadership skills to be a voice for those who feel voiceless.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
As a result of attending this presentation, participants will:

1. Discuss the difference between the art and science of advocacy;

2. Identify the processes social workers can use to create meaningful change through advocacy; and

3. Present actionable steps social workers can take to get involved in changing social policies.

TARGET AUDIENCE
All social workers, macro practitioners.

PRESENTER
Dr. Lucio is a licensed clinical social worker, with over 18 years of experience working directly with youth “at-risk” of adverse behavioral, academic, and mental health outcomes. Dr. Lucio has also consulted with local school districts to enhance social workers’ use of evidence-informed interventions and has been actively involved in school social work research. He currently serves as a co-chair for the School Social Work Association of America’s Advocacy and Legislative Action Committee. He is experienced at developing models of risk and protective factors in youth, providing training on cultural diversity, equity/inclusion and serving as a national panelist looking at the impact of ethnicity and ethnicity and cultural diversity on the educational outcomes for youth with disabilities for the U.S. Department of Education. His focus is on how risk and protective factors interact to affect child, youth and family cognitive, social, and emotional development.