International Social Work Practice Unit

The International Social Work Practice Unit is open to all NASW-NC members and was developed to support connections for social workers who have or desire to have international experience. The practice unit will hold meetings at NASW-NC conferences, will assist with development of an International Social Work Center, expand the International Social Work section of the Lending Library and develop other member led activities.

Chairperson

Gail Kenyon, MSW, PhD
kenyon.gail@gmail.com

NASW-NC Staff Contact

Kathy Boyd ACSW, CMSW
Chapter Executive Director
naswncdirector@naswnc.org

News & Activities

• June 5, 2008 - "International Social Work" jointly presented by NASW-NC Greenville LPU and NASW-NC International Practice Unit. Social Workers will discuss their international experiences in Thailand, Korea, and Mexico.
  Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  Where: China 10 Restaurant, 2526 E. 10th St., Greenville NC
  CE Credit: 1.5 contact hours of continuing education will be available
  Questions: Contact Karen Koch at kochk@ecu.edu or Gail Kenyon at kenyon.gail@gmail.com
   
• International Job Posting - Europe - Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor
    
• International Issues- Violence Against Women Around the World
   
• Travel Photos Needed - Do you have photos and stories from your international adventure? Share them with us for publication on this section of the web by contacting Kathy at naswncdirector@naswnc.org.
   
• Get Involved!  The International Practice Unit is currently gathering names of social workers who have international experience. We plan on creating databases of those who can be presenters about international social work issues, those who are willing to write articles for the web page and Chapter newsletter, and those who are willing to be a resource for other social workers who may be planning to travel internationally. If you are a social worker who falls into one of these categories please contact Chair Gail Kenyon at kenyon.gail@gmail.com.