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Cultural Competence

Session: Social Work Education Amid Global Conflict and Political Extremism

Global Conflicts and Their Echoes: Understanding the Experiences of Jewish Social Work Educators

The study explores the impact of rising antisemitism post-October 7 on Jewish social work educators in the U.S. Using qualitative interviews, it highlights their challenges, secondary trauma, and institutional support gaps. Findings emphasize the need for stronger protections, inclusive environments, and a shift from political discourse to addressing personal struggles.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
  1. Analyze the Impact of Global Conflicts on Social Work Education Understand how the October 7 Hamas attack and subsequent Israel-Hamas war have contributed to rising antisemitism and affected Jewish social work educators in the U.S.
  2. Examine the Concept of Secondary Trauma Among Social Work Educators Explore how Jewish instructors experience and navigate secondary trauma related to antisemitism in academic settings.
  3. Identify Key Support Mechanisms for Jewish Social Work Educators Assess the role of leadership, institutional policies, and collegial relationships in mitigating the effects of discrimination and fear in the workplace.