Race & Justice

Race, Racism & Justice

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Social Work is a profession of social action. It is rooted in our education, our Code of Ethics and ingrained in who we are in our professional and private lives. We are called to fight for social justice, and we do so, daily. It is not enough for social workers to be “not racist.” Our call to action, and our call to others, must be to be ANTI-RACIST. We must aggressively fight against racism, and challenge others to rise to this standard. We must work to systematically dismantle white privilege and create a social system that works equally well for all residents of our nation.

At NASW-DE, we are committed to advocating for policies and legislation that advance racial justice. We are committed to creating educational opportunities for social workers related to race and racism. We are committed to learning, growing, and leaning in, even when it is hard or uncomfortable.

Resources

For social workers and others committed to joining us in this fight, the following resources can help:

Take Action

Institutional Racism and The Social Work Profession: A Call to Action
CALL and write to your state legislators about racial justice-minded legislation: https://cqrcengage.com/socialworkersnj
Create an action plan for racial equity: www.racialequitytools.org/plan/action-plan
Develop a Racial Equity Tool
6 Steps for Building an Inclusive Workplace
Beyond Diversity: A Road Map to Building an Inclusion Organization
Blind Hiring: A How-to Guide to Reduce Bias and Increase Diversity
NAACP https://www.naacp.org/
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice https://www.njisj.org/
American Civil Liberties Union https://www.aclu.org/
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice by Corinne Shutack

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