Understanding Maine's November Referendums - A Social Worker's Guide
Join us and our partners as we explore November referendums' impact on social work practice. Learn key issues & advocacy st
Learn and Engage: Understanding Maine's November Referendums - A Social Worker's Guide to Civic Engagement
Join us for an informative virtual session featuring the Maine Women's Lobby, Charlotte Waren, and Melanie Tompkins as we explore the upcoming November ballot referendums and their potential impact on social work practice and the communities we serve.
This interactive workshop will break down the key referendum issues in accessible terms, helping social workers understand how these policy decisions may affect clients, services, and community resources. Beyond just understanding the issues, participants will learn practical strategies for civic engagement and advocacy within their professional roles.
What You'll Learn:
- Key details and implications of each November referendum
- How ballot measures may impact social workers, clients, and our communities
- Concrete action steps for professional advocacy and civic engagement
- Resources for staying informed and involved in policy issues
Learning Objectives:
- By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to describe at least two key points about each of the upcoming ballot referendums and explain how they may impact social workers, clients, and the community.
- By the end of the workshop, participants will identify and write down three concrete action steps they can personally take as social workers to increase support for a policy issue or referendum.
This virtual event is designed for social workers, community advocates, and anyone interested in understanding how local policy decisions affect social services and community wellbeing.
Charlotte Warren - Charlotte Warren, M.A.Ed., M.S.W., is a social worker, educator, and consultant. Charlotte started her political consulting firm, C Warren Consulting, in 2012. And recently, after being term-limited out of the Maine House of Representatives in January 2022, after serving eight years, Charlotte joined Moose Ridge Associates in 2023 as a policy associate focused on the Maine legislature. Charlotte is also a frequent adjunct professor at the University of New England Graduate School of Social Work and Colby College.
In addition to her eight years as a state lawmaker, Charlotte served twelve years on the Hallowell, Maine City Council, including four as City Mayor.
Charlotte has over two decades of experience in public policy and politics. In addition to her formal education in organizational and community practice, Charlotte possesses the skills and expertise to build relationships quickly and advocate effectively to achieve policy goals. Charlotte resides in Hallowell, Maine, with her best dog friend, Tank.
Lily James, Advocacy Coordinator at Maine Women's Lobby (she/her)
Melanie Tompkins, LCSW
Join us and our partners as we explore November referendums' impact on social work practice. Learn key issues & advocacy st
Learn and Engage: Understanding Maine's November Referendums - A Social Worker's Guide to Civic Engagement
Join us for an informative virtual session featuring the Maine Women's Lobby, Charlotte Waren, and Melanie Tompkins as we explore the upcoming November ballot referendums and their potential impact on social work practice and the communities we serve.
This interactive workshop will break down the key referendum issues in accessible terms, helping social workers understand how these policy decisions may affect clients, services, and community resources. Beyond just understanding the issues, participants will learn practical strategies for civic engagement and advocacy within their professional roles.
What You'll Learn:
- Key details and implications of each November referendum
- How ballot measures may impact social workers, clients, and our communities
- Concrete action steps for professional advocacy and civic engagement
- Resources for staying informed and involved in policy issues
Learning Objectives:
- By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to describe at least two key points about each of the upcoming ballot referendums and explain how they may impact social workers, clients, and the community.
- By the end of the workshop, participants will identify and write down three concrete action steps they can personally take as social workers to increase support for a policy issue or referendum.
This virtual event is designed for social workers, community advocates, and anyone interested in understanding how local policy decisions affect social services and community wellbeing.
Charlotte Warren - Charlotte Warren, M.A.Ed., M.S.W., is a social worker, educator, and consultant. Charlotte started her political consulting firm, C Warren Consulting, in 2012. And recently, after being term-limited out of the Maine House of Representatives in January 2022, after serving eight years, Charlotte joined Moose Ridge Associates in 2023 as a policy associate focused on the Maine legislature. Charlotte is also a frequent adjunct professor at the University of New England Graduate School of Social Work and Colby College.
In addition to her eight years as a state lawmaker, Charlotte served twelve years on the Hallowell, Maine City Council, including four as City Mayor.
Charlotte has over two decades of experience in public policy and politics. In addition to her formal education in organizational and community practice, Charlotte possesses the skills and expertise to build relationships quickly and advocate effectively to achieve policy goals. Charlotte resides in Hallowell, Maine, with her best dog friend, Tank.
Lily James, Advocacy Coordinator at Maine Women's Lobby (she/her)
Melanie Tompkins, LCSW