Serving social workers since 1965.

​​​Program Description: 

This is a clinically focused, evidence-informed training series designed to strengthen social workers’ capacity to effectively assess, intervene, and advocate for today’s most vulnerable communities.

Each session shines a focused spotlight on a specific vulnerable population, examining the complex biopsychosocial, environmental, and systemic factors that impact care delivery and client outcomes. The series emphasizes clinical assessment, ethical decision-making, trauma-informed practice, cultural responsiveness, and evidence-based intervention strategies applicable across healthcare and community settings.

Participants will engage in practice-relevant learning that explores subcultures within vulnerable populations, co-occurring conditions, risk and protective factors, and real-world case scenarios. The Spotlight Series bridges theory and practice, equipping social workers with practical tools to navigate complexity, reduce disparities, and deliver ethically grounded, clinically sound care.