Session: (Separate Fee Required) SSRPCB-2: How Researchers Can Move the Needle for Policy Change (Society for Social Work and Research 30th Annual Conference Anniversary)
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SSRPCB-2 (Separate Fee Required) SSRPCB-2: How Researchers Can Move the Needle for Policy Change

Schedule:
Thursday, January 15, 2026: 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Marquis BR 13, ML 2 (Marriott Marquis Washington DC)
Speaker/Presenter:
Rebekah Gewirtz, PhD, National Association of Social Workers, MA Chapter
This interactive workshop explores the critical role of social work research in shaping state-level policy advocacy campaigns. Participants will learn how research can influence legislation and be transformed into compelling talking points that drive action on urgent social issues. Through real-world examples and collaborative discussion, attendees will gain insight into how researchers can partner with advocates to build effective, evidence-informed campaigns.
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