May 13, 2025
12:00-1:00pm CST
1.0 CE for LCSW/LSW or LCPC/LPC
$10 for CEs, free for no CEs
When the Dobbs v. Jackson decision landed on June 24, 2022, half a century of reproductive rights protections in the United States changed in an instant. Depending on a person’s location, their rights to make decisions about their reproductive healthcare may vary widely, and their medical providers’ ability to aid them in this decision-making and provide evidence-based care may have changed drastically. Changes to not only abortion care, but also miscarriage care, in vitro fertilization, and family planning of many kinds have occurred in many locations. With continued legislative and judicial efforts to restrict reproductive freedoms further in motion at the federal level, what can we as social workers do to support those in our communities who may be affected? Recalling our professional values around confidentiality, self-determination, and advocacy can anchor social workers in this moment. This session will provide broader context for the current challenges to reproductive rights, strategies for centering the confidentiality and self-determination of the individuals we serve, and a call to action to advocate for change that centers on the dignity and worth of those whose reproductive autonomy is at risk.
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