Kentucky’s annual Social Work Lobby Day is scheduled to take place on Feb. 25. Lobby Day is sponsored by the Kentucky Society of Clinical Social Work. Students have the opportunity to travel to the Capitol Building’s Rotunda in Frankfort. The rally in the Rotunda will take place at 1 p.m. but other events start earlier in the day.
In describing the event, Professor Michelle Asbill said, “One day a year, all social workers (practitioners, faculty and students) are invited to go to the state capitol and meet with legislators on topics and bills of interest to social work. The main event is a gathering in the Rotunda. Earlier in the day, social workers will meet with legislatures and attend committee meetings. Asbury University has a schedule arranged for the event to help students make the most of their time at the Capitol. This involves a tour of the Capitol, lunch in the Capitol cafeteria and rallying at the Rotunda.”
This event is an opportunity for social workers and students to collaborate, network and promote change for Kentucky. It gives students an opportunity to become familiar with the state legislature and with house bills.
Professor Asbill will be taking her social work classes to the event.
“I want social work students to see fellow students from other schools, as well as professional social workers, advocating for policy, as well as the profession,” said Asbill.
The event is open to all interested in advocating for change. The event is free and registration is not required. Lunch will also be free for students in the Annex, the building next to the Rotunda.
For more information about the event or scheduling, visit The Kentucky Society for Clinical and Social Work website (info@kscsw.org) or contact Michelle Asbill (michelle.asbill@asbury.edu).
Photo courtesy of Cassie Payne.
