NYSSWEA LEAD COMMITTEE

NYSSWEA LEAD COMMITTEE

New York State Social Work Education Association (NYSSWEA) has a LEAD (Legislative Education and Advocacy Day) Committee, which provides a forum and network for social work education, practice, and advocacy. Social work students can participate in events like LEAD 101 to empower themselves with advocacy and action skills.

LEAD Goals:

To provide opportunities for social work students across New York State to engage in advocacy with government officials.

  1. To educate social work students about critical issues affecting the social work profession and the communities they serve.

  2. To promote active participation in the legislative process and policy-making that impacts social work practice and education.

These goals align with NYSSWEA's mission to provide a forum and network for social work education stakeholders, including students, faculty, and practitioners. However, it's important to note that this information is inferred and not directly stated for NYSSWEA's LEAD Committee.

Social work practice spans from macro to micro levels, each addressing social issues with distinct approaches. Macro practice focuses on large-scale societal change through policy advocacy, community organizing, and program development. In contrast, micro practice centers on direct services and support for individuals and small groups, such as counseling and clinical interventions. While different in scale, these practices are interconnected; macro-level changes impact individuals, and micro-level experiences inform broader policies. A comprehensive understanding of both is essential for social workers to promote social justice and effect change at individual and systemic levels.

Legislative Education & Advocacy Day (LEAD) 2025

Legislative Education & Advocacy Day (LEAD) is an opportunity for social work students from across New York State to advocate with the government in support of issues critical to the social work profession and the communities we serve.

Calling All Social Work Students!

Are you interested in joining the LEAD organizing team? We’re looking for passionate social work students to help us make an impact. Fill out the form below to express your interest and consider attending our first meeting (TBD).

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Lia at NYSLead@gmail.com.

For more information visit the website: https://sites.google.com/view/leadmarch11/home