Title: Structural Racism in Social Work Practice: Systemic Change and Equity in Action

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026; 9:00 am - 12:15 pm

Presenter: Dwayne Buckingham, PhD, LCSW-C, BCD, PCC

Synopsis: This dynamic 3-hour workshop equips social workers with a clear, practical understanding of structural racism and how it shapes client outcomes, service delivery, and ethical decision-making. Grounded in the standards of the ERT Framework, this workshop moves beyond theory. It helps social workers recognize how structural racism and implicit bias show up in real practice across healthcare, child welfare, education, and behavioral health systems. Through real-world case studies and practical frameworks, you’ll learn how to identify systemic barriers, make ethically sound decisions, and take action to advance equity in social work practice. This training helps you move from awareness to action so that you are not just meeting a requirement, you’re elevating your practice.

What You’ll Gain:

A clear understanding of structural racism in social work systems

Practical tools to address bias and systemic barriers

Ethical strategies aligned with the NASW Code of Ethics and ERT Framework

Real-world application you can use immediately

Register now!