In this episode of Social Workers RISE!, host Catherine speaks with Jessica J. Mitchell about the critical intersection of social work and politics. They discuss the importance of political engagement for social workers, the various ways to get involved in political action, and the steps necessary for those interested in running for office. Jessica emphasizes the need for social workers to advocate for policy changes that affect their clients and communities, and she provides practical advice for getting started in political activism and running for office. ____________________________________ ⁠Tap Here to Subscribe⁠ to the Social Workers, Rise! Email Resource List ⁠Tap Here⁠ to shop career courses for Social Workers. ____________________________________ Thank you to our SPONSORS 11th Annual Addictions Conference For 10% off, use code RISE ⁠Therapist Development Center (TDC) Homepage⁠ ⁠TDC Continuing Education Courses⁠ ⁠On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality ⁠ Use the code SWRISE10 at checkout to receive 10% off Social Work Wealth Con --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialwork/support