Tool: National Social Work Month Proclamation
The proclamation describes what this year’s theme means to social workers and calls upon all levels of government to uphold human rights and support the dignity of all.
You can:
- send the proclamation to local media
- circulate or post the proclamation in your workplace
- send the proclamation to other groups/individuals of interest
- post or distribute copies of the proclamation during presentations or an open house
Tool: Suggestions for Arranging your Own Social Justice Activities
Meet with your local politician
- Arrange a meeting with your federal or provincial/territorial politician. Remember that such a meeting will be short, so be sure to have some points prepared to discuss including any relevant statistics, facts and questions.
Finding Strength in Numbers
- Social workers are well aware that there is strength in numbers. When participating in outlined activities, you can enlist the support of many people. Contact social workers who have similar concerns or awareness of the issues, get in touch with colleagues in your community and present your concerns as a group. Contact your local school of social work and discuss the possibility of meeting with a group of students, providing them with information, and enlisting their support. Students may also show reciprocal interest and may contact social workers in agencies in their community to prepare and participate in joint activities.
Support Local Groups
- National Social Work Month is an excellent time either individually, or with a group of social workers, to support a local charity or group. Perhaps you can collect for a local food bank or participate in other activities arranged by local advocacy groups.
Find a Journalist
- Locate people in the media who are responsive to social work objectives. Arrange for a variety of social workers in different fields of practice to be interviewed so that awareness is raised about different issues or present the face of social work in a series of articles.