Lead the Change: Empowering Social Workers to Transform Justice Communities
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Dr. Leigh Karen Ware
Dr. Leigh Karen Ware, '25DSW, DMin, MSW, LCSW, LADC, ICAADC, MATS, is a forensic social work scholar- practitioner with 30 years of experience in clinical practice, criminal justice, and leadership. A published author and instructor, Dr. Ware specializes in substance use, justice reform, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Ware is dedicated to service and social change, and holds a DSW from Simmons University.
Supreme Hassan
Supreme Hassan, Restorative Justice Practitioner & Lived Experience Expert, brings over 30 years of experience in restorative practices, community violence intervention, reentry planning, and workforce development for incarcerated individuals and trauma survivors. He is the visionary behind the Building Community through Restorative Justice Initiative, co-founder of the Transformational Prison Project, and founder of Responsibleparty Consulting Group LLC. Supreme is pursuing a Bachelor's degree at Boston College.
1.5 CEUs will be available to attendees*
Register to Attend In Person
- $40 registration fee Dinner will be provided for in-person attendees
- Reduced rate parking vouchers will be provided
Register to Attend Online
- $30 registration fee
- Zoom details will be shared with registrants closer to the date of the event
This event is co-hosted and subsidized by the School of Social Work Alumnae/i Association Board, the School of Social Work and Office of Advancement. Please contact [email protected], or call (800) 831-4284 if you have questions.
*CEUs are eligible to be used by social workers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts but may be eligible in other states and/or for related fields. Please contact your local licensing board for more information.