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SUMMARY:2017 Hoffman Lecture: Writing for Justice: An Advocacy Writing Workshop\, with Marlon Peterson
DESCRIPTION:2017 Hoffman Lecture: Writing for Justice: An Advocacy Writing Workshop\, with Marlon PetersonatColumbia School of Social Work \nRoom C03 1255 Amsterdam Avenue\, New York\, NY 10027 \nREGISTER HERE \nDESCRIPTION \nFREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.  \n3.0 CEUs available for licensed social workers (in-person only; nominal fee—scroll down for more info)\n \nPlease note that Marlon Peterson will be doing an additional event on this topic on March 29. \nCompelling advocacy writing is an essential first step toward making change in the world. Learn how to fuse storytelling with strong messaging to boost the effectiveness of your advocacy writing in this interactive three-hour workshop with Marlon Peterson\, an international social and criminal justice advocate\, writer\, organizational trainer\, and educator\, who regularly shares his own compelling story as a formerly incarcerated person. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \nAbout the speaker \nMarlon Peterson is a formerly incarcerated Black writer\, lecturer and the founder of The Precedential Group\, a social justice consulting firm. He has been a Soros Justice Fellow and Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar. Ebony Magazine has named him one of America’s 100 most influential and inspiring leaders in the Black community. Peterson also serves as board chair of Families For Freedom and board member of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence. Besides Ebony\, his writings have appeared in Gawker.com\, The Nation\, The Crime Report\, Black Press USA\, Huff Post\, and other online publications. His first TED Talk and new podcast\, Decarcerated\, are slated for release this year. He is currently working on his first book\, a memoir. \n************************************************************ \nHow to earn continuing education credits: \nAre you a NYS-\, NJ- or CT-licensed social worker? If so\, you are eligible to earn 3.0 contact hours for this event. To receive the certificate\, you must attend the entire event in person and complete an evaluation. The processing fee for this service is $40 for alumni; $50 for non-alumni. Certificates will be emailed within 30 days of the workshop. CSSW is an approved NYSED provider for continuing education contact hours and a CSWE-accredited institution. \nLicensed Social Workers for other states\, please refer to your state licensing agency and email swope@columbia.edu. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify primary goals and platforms of public advocacy writing.\nAssess the strength of messaging for an advocacy initiative.\nDistinguish storytelling strategies that best engage a public audience.\nCompose advocacy writing that draws on both authentic storytelling and strong messaging.\n\nCancellation and Refund Policies \nFees will be refunded less a $5.00 processing fee\, if written notification is received by the Office of Professional Excellence up to two weeks prior to the workshop date. \nSpecial Accommodations and Grievance Policy \nFor information on special accommodations or our grievance policy\, click here. \n********************************************** \nInterested in applying for an MSW? \nThe deadline for fall 2017 entry to our online MSW programs (full-time and part-time) and to our part-time residential programs is April 1\, 2017. Request information. \n********************************************** \nQuestions? \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact swcommunications@columbia.edu.
URL:https://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cji/event/2017-hoffman-lecture-writing-justice-advocacy-writing-workshop-marlon-peterson/
LOCATION:Columbia School of Social Work – Room C03\, 1255 Amsterdam Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center For Justice or co-sponsored event,Featured Events
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