Description

Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the barriers that justice-involved students face in practicum education.
2. Analyze theories as they relate to justice-involved social work students.
3. Understand the components of the JUSTICE decision-making framework and its application.
4. Apply knowledge to collaborate with agency stakeholders to provide practicum opportunities and support.

 

Presenter Bio:

Mallory Marez, LCSW, is a graduate from Eastern New Mexico University with a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Western New Mexico University. Mallory is a current Doctoral Candidate at the University of Kentucky’s School of Social Work. Mallory currently serves as a Practicum Coordinator and Assistant Professor for master’s level students at New Mexico State University. Mallory currently serves as chair of her university’s Faculty Affairs committee and is a Practicum and Diversity and Social Justice committee member. Mallory is an advocate for practicum students and their ability to access quality practicum agencies and paid practicum. Mallory is a member of CSWE and presented Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusivity in Online Education for Social Work Students at with a colleague at CSWE APM 2025.

As a doctoral candidate, Mallory focuses her research on practicum coordinators and how they can support students with a criminal background. This research looks at the critical work of social work students in practicum and how that work can be impacted by a criminal record. Students with a criminal background bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that can assist them in their work with clients. From a social justice lens, this research will look at marginalization and oppression and how that plays a role for students with a criminal background. This capstone project will provide education to practicum coordinators on the additional support justice-involved students need and how to collaborate with practicum agencies.

 

Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing

Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)

Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.

Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.

Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.

 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.