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2025 Fall Virtual Forum - All Access
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1 Social Work Credit
11:45am - 12:00pm ET - Opening Remarks
12:00pm - 1:00pm ET - Keynote Presentation
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Daniel Barron, MD, PhD
Medical Director of the Interventional Pain Psychiatry Program
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Dr. Karen Bullock, PhD, LICSW, FGSA, APHSW-C, President Elect, NASW
Karen Bullock, PhD, LICSW, is the Ahearn Endowed Professor at Boston College School of Social Work. She earned a PhD in Sociology and Social Work from Boston University, master’s degree (MS) in Social Work from Columbia University in New York City and Bachelor of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University. A member of NASW for over 30 years, Bullock has served in major NASW leadership positions including: vice president and president of the NASW CT chapter board; chair of the Mental Health Specialty Practice Committee and is the current chair of National Committee on Racial and Ethnic Diversity. She is a nationally recognized expert in hospice and palliative care. She is a licensed (independent) clinical social worker with more than three decades of clinical experience in outpatient and inpatient settings. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors and most recently received a NASW Social Work Pioneer ® Award.
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1 Social Work Credit
In this session, we will explore data and trends in online safety, including online enticement and sextortion, and how some of these issues can affect children both online and in "real life." We will also discuss recognizing early warning signs, prevention strategies, and how to empower social workers, children, and families with free tools and resources.
Belinda B. Swan, MPAff
Senior Program Manager-Outreach and Partnerships
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Belinda manages NCMEC’s programmatic relationships with government and nonprofit organizations, as well as NCMEC’s outreach efforts. She brings over 20 years of experience to NCMEC, including her work with the Texas Attorney General’s Office Law Enforcement Division and the Council on At-Risk Youth. She received a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in public affairs from the University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley. -
1 Social Work Credit
What happens when people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are introduced to technology—not as a distant concept, but as a tool for everyday empowerment? In this session, you'll learn how The Arc designed and delivered accessible AI training for people with IDD and their caregivers, fostering curiosity, confidence, and connection. From demystifying what AI is to building practical skills and inclusive support systems, this presentation explores how compassionate innovation can open doors to greater independence, engagement, and digital belonging.
Janniece Sleigh
Executive Director
The ARC of Harris County
Janniece Sleigh, Executive Director for The Arc of Harris County – Houston, a nonprofit organization that works with people with IDD & their families to advocate for & enrich their lives. With a deep commitment to fostering inclusion, empowerment, & access to resources, she has led these efforts for 32 yrs. to ensure that every person, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to thrive & deserves support to lead fulfilling lives. She holds a BA in Psych. from Pennwest University, Pa. -
1 Macro Social Work Credit
Technology is impacting the practice of social work. On the one hand, the National Association of Social Workers is one of the founding members of Behavioral Health Information Technology Coalition seeking to provide line social workers with health IT systems. At the same time, new artificial intelligence chatbots present both opportunities and threats to the profession. But there is a clear path forward.
Alfonso Guida Jr., J.D.
President & CEO
Guide Consulting Services, Inc.
Al Guida founded Guide Consulting Services 25 years ago to pursue policy change on behalf of mental health and addiction treatment providers while seeking to improve the lives of persons living with mental health and substance use disorders. Over that time period, the firm has participated in array of public policy debates including behavioral health parity, the 988-crisis line and improving Medicare benefits. -
1 Social Work Credit
In an increasingly digital world, many rural and marginalized populations remain disconnected due to limited internet and technology access. This session explores the impact of the digital divide and offers strategies to promote digital equity in rural communities. Participants will gain tools to help bridge access gaps and support individuals, families, and communities through equitable digital inclusion.
Rebekah Dunaway, MSW, MPA, LGSW- BSW
Recruitment and Advising Coordinator and Clinical Instructor
West Virginia University
Bekah Dunaway, BSW, MSW, MPA, is pursuing her DSW at Tulane University. With experience in youth and family services, community initiatives, and program development, she is dedicated to advancing digital equity and rural practice. Drawing on her lived experience without consistent internet access, Bekah advocates for bridging the digital divide to promote educational success and community wellbeing.Challice LaRose, MSW, LGSW, BSW
Online Coordinator & Clinical Instructor
West Virginia University
With over a decade of experience in child welfare and social work education, Challice LaRose, MSW, is passionate about promoting equitable access to resources and learning through technology. Her work centers on advancing digital equity in education and social work practice, highlighting the role of innovation in supporting connection, inclusion, and human dignity. -
1 Social Work Credit
In a profession built on compassion, social workers often carry the weight of others while neglecting their own capacity for rest. Beyond Burnout: How Technology + Task Strategies Create Space for Rest and Renewal explores how intentional use of technology and practical task management can transform self-care from an afterthought into a sustainable practice. Participants will learn actionable strategies to reduce overwhelm, protect their energy, and use innovative tools to create balance and longevity in their work.
Dr. Marya Wright, LCSW
Dr. Marya Wright, DSW, LCSW, is a #1 Amazon Bestselling Author, professor, and nationally recognized speaker. Her book, Redefining Time: A Practical Guide to Achieving Success Through Tasks, offers trauma-aware strategies to reduce overwhelm and build sustainable systems. A social work leader and educator, she empowers individuals and teams to redefine success, lead with care, and live purposefully. -
1 Macro Social Work Credit
This session will review how artificial intelligence (AI) is currently being used in health insurance and the policy landscape on how it is regulated, and how it is not. The session will also identify opportunities and recommendations for stronger protections.
Deborah Steinberg, J.D.
Senior Health Policy Attorney
Legal Action Center
Deb Steinberg is a Senior Health Policy Attorney at the Legal Action Center where she advocates for state and federal policies to improve access to substance use disorder and mental health care. She leads the Center's work to enhance anti-discrimination protections in all types of health insurance for people with these conditions. -
1 Social Work Credit
Social work is entering a new era of practice as AI tools become part of our professional landscape. This session offers a conversation about what AI means for social workers, drawing on current research and practitioner perspectives to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping practice today. Participants will leave with a clearer sense of how to approach AI with curiosity and critical thinking as we consider what comes next for the profession.
Johanna Creswell Báez, PhD, LCSW
Assistant Professor & MSW Director
University of Colorado, Social Work Department, Colorado Springs
Johanna Creswell Báez, PhD, LCSW, is an Assistant Professor and MSW Director at the University of Colorado. Her work explores trauma-informed practice and technology in social work. She studies AI use in social work and co-leads the Grand Challenge to Harness Technology for Social Good. She co-authored the book 30 Essential Skills for the Qualitative Researcher, and is Associate Editor for the journal Qualitative HealthYvonne Elder Chase, PhD, LCSW, ACSW
President, National Association of Social Workers
Associate Professor, University of Alaska
Yvonne Elder Chase, PhD, LCSW, ACSW, is Professor at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. She received her PhD from Norfolk State University and her MSW from Howard University. Her extensive leadership experience at the NASW chapter and national levels included: president of the Alaska chapter, member of the boards of NASW and the NASW Assurance Services, Inc., chair of the NASW National Committee on Inquiry and the Task Force on Professional Review; member of the NASW Foundation Gosnell Memorial Scholarship Panel and the NASW Competence Certification Commission renamed the Credentialing Committee. Currently she serves as board member & treasurer, NASW Assurance Services, Inc. Organizational affiliations include the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice (Formerly American Orthopsychiatry Association), and editorial board for the Journal of Child Abuse & Neglect. Chase has obtained the LCSW in the State of Alaska and holds NASW’s ACSW credential. -
1 Ethics Credit
11:45am - 12:00pm Opening Remarks
12:00pm - 1:00pm Keynote
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in social work to conduct client risk assessments, assist people in crisis, strengthen prevention efforts, record clinical notes, identify systemic biases in the delivery of social services, provide social work supervision and education, and predict social worker burnout and service outcomes, among other uses. This presentation will examine cutting-edge ethical issues related to social workers’ use of AI; apply relevant ethical standards; and outline elements of a strategy for social workers’ ethical use of AI. Dr. Frederic Reamer will examine ethical issues and risks related to informed consent and client autonomy; privacy and confidentiality; transparency; potential client misdiagnosis; client abandonment; client surveillance; plagiarism, dishonesty, fraud, and misrepresentation; algorithmic bias and unfairness; and use of evidence-based AI tools.
Dr. Karen Bullock, PhD, LICSW, FGSA, APHSW-C, President Elect, NASW
Karen Bullock, PhD, LICSW, is the Ahearn Endowed Professor at Boston College School of Social Work. She earned a PhD in Sociology and Social Work from Boston University, master’s degree (MS) in Social Work from Columbia University in New York City and Bachelor of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University. A member of NASW for over 30 years, Bullock has served in major NASW leadership positions including: vice president and president of the NASW CT chapter board; chair of the Mental Health Specialty Practice Committee and is the current chair of National Committee on Racial and Ethnic Diversity. She is a nationally recognized expert in hospice and palliative care. She is a licensed (independent) clinical social worker with more than three decades of clinical experience in outpatient and inpatient settings. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors and most recently received a NASW Social Work Pioneer ® Award.
Frederic G. Reamer, PhD
Professor Emeritus
School of Social Work, Rhode Island College
Frederic Reamer is on the faculty of the School of Social Work, Rhode Island College. He chaired the national task force that wrote the NASW Code of Ethics and served on the code revision task force. Dr. Reamer chaired the task force sponsored by NASW, ASWB, CSWE, and CSWA that developed standards governing social workers’ use of technology. He has lectured nationally and internationally on social work and professional ethics. In 2016 Dr. Reamer was named a NASW Social Work Pioneer. -
1 Social Work Credit
This session explores the complex dynamics of abuse in later life, highlighting its connection to elder abuse and the role of ageism in perpetuating harm. It challenges common misconceptions about older adults’ use of technology and examines how trusted individuals may misuse digital tools to exert power and control. Participants will learn strategies social workers can use to protect the privacy and safety of older adults who have experienced technology-facilitated abuse. The session also covers effective assessment and intervention approaches to address abuse behaviors involving technology.
Victoria Ferguson-Young, MDiv
Victim Services Coordinator
National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life
Victoria Ferguson-Young is the Victim Services Coordinator of the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), a project of End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse). In this role, Ferguson-Young is responsible for nationwide leadership within the domestic violence and sexual assault movements on enhancing safety and the quality of life of older victims and survivors. Ferguson-Young has 15 years of extensive experience in the field of domestic violence through advocacy, prevention, community outreach, training, and education. Ferguson-Young received her Bachelor of Arts from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and a Master of Divinity from the Morehouse School of Religion at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, GA.Ann Laatsch, JD
Justice System Coordinator
National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life
Ann Laatsch J.D. is the Justice System Coordinator for the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life. She is responsible for nationwide leadership on enhancing safety for older victims, providing training and technical assistance to criminal justice system professionals. Previously, she represented survivors of domestic and elder abuse in civil matters, and developed curricula and trainings on domestic violence, housing law, public benefits, elder rights, and disability issues.
