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The Nancy A Humpreys Institute for Political Social Work

  • School of Social Work
  • Hartford
Civics, Democracy, and Political involvement

The Institute’s Campaign School for Social Workers empowers students, social workers, and advocates nationwide to engage more actively in the political process. The program focuses on voting as a social work intervention, fostering civic participation, and building community political power. Through training in legislative advocacy, electoral politics, and strategies to expand voting rights and access, the Campaign School equips participants with the tools to drive meaningful change and strengthen democratic engagement.

Contact: Tanya Rhodes-Smith

Email: tanya.smith@uconn.edu

Keywords: Civic engagement, humanities

Website: https://socialwork.uconn.edu/humphreys-institute/

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