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  • Friday, Oct 24th
    12:30 PM - 1:00 PM MT
    A Critical Analysis of Economic Sanctions Policy: The Debilitating Impact on Healthcare in Afghanistan
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 1
    Presenter: Fizza Saghir, MSW (she/her/hers) – University of Connecticut School of Social Work
    International Issues
  • Friday, Oct 24th
    3:30 PM - 4:00 PM MT
    Advancing Trauma-Informed Reproductive Health Care in Indian Prisons: A Policy Framework for Equity and Reform
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 14
    Presenter: SANTHOSHRAJ SRINIVASAN, MSW (he/him/his) – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    International Issues
  • Saturday, Oct 25th
    11:00 AM - 11:30 AM MT
    Pathways From Internet Addiction to Suicidal Behaviors: A Mediation Analysis of Online Bullying
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 24
    Presenter: Enoch Azasu, PhD – University at Buffalo
    International Issues
  • Saturday, Oct 25th
    1:45 PM - 2:15 PM MT
    Navigating Silent Struggles: Mental Health and Service Utilization Among Malawian Women in Blesser Relationships
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 5
    Presenter: Anissa S. Chitwanga, MSW, PhD – Texas State University
    Presenter: Destiny Bryant, BSW – Texas State University
    International Issues
  • Saturday, Oct 25th
    1:45 PM - 2:45 PM MT
    Examining Challenges of Vulnerable and Exploited Women
    Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
    International Issues
     Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
  • Saturday, Oct 25th
    1:45 PM - 2:15 PM MT
    Key Challenges in Preventing Domestic Violence Against Women in Uganda:
    Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
    Presenter: Nantongo Molly, MSW (she/her/hers) – Arizona State University
    International Issues
  • Saturday, Oct 25th
    1:45 PM - 2:45 PM MT
    UNICEF Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy, 2022–2030: Global Disability Frameworks and Social Work Curricula
    Location: Sheraton Tower, Mezzanine Level - Gold
    Presenter: Smita D. Ekka, PhD – New York City College of Technology
    Contributor: Gopal Mitra, n/a – UNICEF
    International Issues
     Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
  • Saturday, Oct 25th
    2:15 PM - 2:45 PM MT
    A Syndemic Approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health Among Malawian Women in Blesser Relationships.
    Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Beverly
    Presenter: Anissa S. Chitwanga, MSW, PhD – Texas State University
    Presenter: Linda Banda, MSW, Ph.D. – University of Vermont
    International Issues
  • Saturday, Oct 25th
    3:00 PM - 3:30 PM MT
    Intersectional Barriers and Coping Strategies in PrEP Disclosure Among Ugandan Adolescent Girls
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom - Poster 1
    Presenter: Simon Mwima, n/a (he/him/his) – university of illinois urbana cha
    Presenter: Edson Chipalo, Ph.D (he/him/his) – University of Cincinnati
    International Issues
  • Saturday, Oct 25th
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM MT
    Promoting Cultural Awareness through Social Work Education
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 1
    International Issues
     Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
  • Saturday, Oct 25th
    3:00 PM - 3:30 PM MT
    Maternal Experiences of Raising Autistic Children: Stigma and Role of Social Work
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 1
    Presenter: Farzana Akter Shammy, MSW – ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Presenter: Pratiksha Dangle, MSW – Arizona State University
    International Issues
  • Saturday, Oct 25th
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM MT
    Global Scholars, Local Struggles: Navigating the Social Work Doctoral Journey as International Students
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Lobby/Street Level - Director's Row I
    Moderator: Erick da Luz Scherf, MSW (he/him/his) – The University of Alabama, School of Social Work
    Panelist: Joana Okine, MPhil (she/her/hers) – The University of Alabama
    Panelist: Mitra Naseh, PhD – Washington University in St. Louis
    Panelist: Mohit Prodhan, MSW (he/him/his) – Stephen F. Austin State University (The University of Texas System)
    Panelist: Sangwon Lee, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Oklahoma
    International Issues
     Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
  • Saturday, Oct 25th
    3:30 PM - 4:00 PM MT
    Social Work Study Abroad Programs in the United States & Canada: A Literature Review
    Location: Sheraton Plaza, Concourse Level - Plaza Court 1
    Presenter: Shamila Sivakumaran, MSW (she/her/hers) – University of Texas at Arlington
    Presenter: Micki Washburn, PhD, LMSW, MA, LPC-S (she/her/hers) – School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington
    International Issues
  • Saturday, Oct 25th
    4:15 PM - 5:15 PM MT
    Innovative Strategies to Address Mental Health Concerns
    Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
    International Issues
     Earn 1 ASWB ACE Credit
  • Saturday, Oct 25th
    4:15 PM - 5:15 PM MT
    A Machine Learning Analysis of Socio-Ecological and Psychological Risk Factors for Suicide
    Location: Sheraton Tower, Terrace Level - Terrace
    Presenter: Enoch Azasu, PhD – University at Buffalo
    International Issues