Social Work students are preparing for their second annual Advocacy Day event.This event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 22 and looks to educate students on various elements of social work applications in the real world.
Social work students will be at five tables in the Student Union Building covering the topics of school social workers, sexual education in schools, suicide prevention, animal care and control and domestic violence.
Each table will have a display to highlight the cause, demonstrate the need for advocacy and have opportunities for the public to assist in the cause.
The animal care and control table will be accompanied by a representative from the Kingsville Animal Advocates, who will bring photos of animals to be adopted and maybe a few small foster dogs.
A representative from the PurpleDoor will be at the domestic violence table to discuss how they help those who have been affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.
According to thepurpledoortx.org, “We have a team of Master’s level counselors who are available to counsel women, men and children who have been victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
“We can also assist their family members. We offer individual and group counseling in our offices or in a safe location within our service area.”
The Purple Door’s services are available to anyone who has ever been a survivor of domestic violence or sexual abuse and is always free.
The faculty advisors for this event are Associate Professor Cynthia Faulkner and BSW Program Director and Associate Professor of Practice Maria Iyescas.This is Faulkner’s second year advising for the event and is hoping even more students will get involved this time around.
“This is an opportunity for students to learn about various community initiatives, get involved and get access to resources,” Faulkner said. “I hope this information will not only be useful as a potential resource but also as an opportunity to encourage other students to become active in their community.”
There will also be a raffle for prizes during the event including two $50 gift cards. Tickets for the drawing will cost $1.
