Social workers in Hawai'i are working with island communities. The goal of NASW’s 2018 conference is to illuminate the growing body of knowledge and practices within a Pacific context.
October 4-5, 2018
The Queen's Conference Center
Validated $5 parking at the QMC parking garages
Currents or types of presentations
'Ohana/Hale: Family strengthening practices from individual to group.
In this current, we are looking for abstracts that promote the wellbeing with individuals and/or groups in Hawai?i and the Pacific region (micro-level). We are particularly interested in practices that inform intervention and research, as well as practices that look at culture and spirituality as part of the process.
Kauhale: Community health, economics, education and other areas.
In this current, we are looking for abstracts that enhance the health and wellbeing of Pacific communities (mezzo-level). We are particularly interested in topics like community engagement; indigenous community practices; integrative models; and innovative approaches to education.
Ea: Self-determination through policy, governance, advocacy, legislation.
In this current, we are looking for abstracts that prioritize our island communities in a macro-level way. We are particularly interested in legislative/policy and research, advocacy projects, and large-scale collaborations. This includes governance issues such as sovereignty and decolonization.
Honua: Environmental justice, climate change, food security, and ?aina-based learning.
In this current we are looking for abstracts that address our unique geography and environment in the Pacific. We are particularly interested in topics like sustainability, responsible stewardship, and our relationship to the natural world.
Presentation/Workshop Options
Talk Story (60 minutes)
Talk Story includes 15 minutes of presentation, followed by 45 minutes of discussion, feedback, and interaction. Presenters should bring key questions to pose to others, in order to learn from and with those attending. Talk Stories are an ideal format for networking and in-depth discussion on a particular topic. The abstract body should be a minimum of 300 characters (approx. 50 words) and cannot contain more than 2,000 characters (approx. 300 words). Blank spaces and punctuation are included. Authors’ affiliation and titles are not included.
Symposium (45 minutes)
Symposium includes 30 minutes of presentation followed by 15 minutes of discussion on a specific topic and the way(s) in which it contributes to the body of knowledge in the field of social work with a focus on the Pacific. The abstract body should be a minimum of 300 characters (approx. 50 words) and cannot contain more than 2,000 characters (approx. 300 words). Blank spaces and punctuation are included. Authors’ affiliation and titles are not included.
Poster Presentations
This formal graphic presentation, displayed on poster board, offers an excellent opportunity for gathering detailed feedback on your work and presenting your results. The poster abstract should detail the focus of the presentation and the way(s) in which it contributes to the body of knowledge in the field of social work in the Pacific. The abstract body should be a minimum of 300 characters (approx. 50 words) and cannot contain more than 2,000 characters (approx. 300 words). Blank spaces and punctuation are included. Authors’ affiliation and titles are not included.
Ho'a (Ignite) Style
This short presentation includes 20 PowerPoint slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds for a total presentation time of just 5 minutes. Ho?a slides tend to incorporate excellence in slide design in support of a very clearly articulated message. Presentations are challenging, exciting, and dare we say it – they can be quite fun to create, give, and to attend.
The abstract body should be a minimum of 300 characters (approx. 50 words) and cannot contain more than 2,000 characters (approx. 300 words). Blank spaces and punctuation are included. Authors’ affiliation and titles are not included.
