Anti-Oppressive Social Work
Do you want to learn how to be an anti-oppressive social worker? Hey, me too! Here are some of the resources I’ve been learning from.
Websites
Abolitionist Social Work Toolkit – A collection of articles, case studies, and more about the intersection between social work and abolition.
Boston Liberation Health – This site provides tons of free info and readings on the Boston Liberation Health model, a theory and method of practice which helps people liberate themselves from various forms of oppression.
Dope Black Social Worker – Kim Young, LCSW is a revolutionary who offers coaching, mentoring, $12 webinars, and social work hangs. You can also follow her on Instagram: @dopeblacksocialworker
Podcasts
1619 – An NY Times podcast that uses storytelling to explore the untold history of U.S. slavery and its impact on the present.
The Melanated Social Work Podcast – Four men of color in the field of social work host a podcast where they discuss mental health, social justice, politics, music, and so much more.
Liberation Labs Radio – Robyn Mourning hosts this thought-provoking show on anti-oppressive healership, business, and relationships.
Books
My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem, MSW, LICSW, SEP – Menakem takes the reader on a journey to heal their own racialized trauma, based in Somatic Experiencing practices.
Shattered Bonds by Dorothy Roberts – A harrowing, well-researched exploration of the structural racism and classism within the U.S. child welfare system.
Social Justice in Clinical Practice: A liberation health framework for social work – A practice-oriented academic text that explores how to use the Liberation Health model in clinical practice. (You can also find lots of free info on the Liberation Health model on the Boston Liberation Health website).