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ADVOCATING MULTICULTURALISM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: A
SYNTHESIS PAUL
PEDERSEN, EDITOR
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This synthesis combines activities reported by Stuart Chen-Hayes , Allen Ivey, Mary Ivey, Miguel E. Gallardo, Patricia Arredondo, Jeffrey Scott Mio, Paul Pedersen, Pamela F. Foley, Lew Schlosseer, Rebecca Toporek, Helen Neville, Scott Evans, Elizabeth Vera Hugh Crether and Gisela Lin. The reported activities are organized into categories. As more people report, or amend their reports, additional categories may be added. The objective is to identify what is already being done to promote and advocate for multiculturalism and social justice. Changing
the Counselor Education Program: CE programs are being changed to
encourage school counselors as advocates, leaders, collaborators, culturally competent counselors,
achieved equity in achievement, opportunity and attainments
in a variety of ways. Several reported advocating for their local program to
endorse the Multicultural Competencies. One colleague was faculty advisor to
the student multicultural committee which raises funds to support student’s
multicultural research. One doctoral program requires evidence of at
least a basic level of multicultural competence for admission. One reported a
multicultural audit of the doctoral program by Nadya
Fouad. All mentioned active involvement in
promoting an awareness of social justice and multicultural issues in their
departments. Research One colleague was just awarded a
$1.4 million dollar grant to train all NYC elementary school counselors and
principals. Others are organizing surveys and focus groups among graduate
students. Others are researching the development of allies across
demographic boundaries in the name of social justice. One program gives the
MAKSS as a pre and post test to all MA students entering and graduating. One
was writing a dissertation on Human Service organizations in social/community
change and social justice. Ethics: Several reported they were advocating to change professional ethical guidelines to
acknowledge cultural differences and social justice issues. Editorial
Boards Several reported active involvement
on journal editorial boards to increase the numbers of articles on
multiculturalism and social justice. Teaching Many reported teaching courses on
school counseling, developmental, multicultural, family counseling and others
to infuse multicultural and social justice into courses ,
field work supervision and internships of students. Many reported actively
mentoring students and younger colleagues to emphasize multiculturalism and
social justice. Professional
Organizations and Associations: Several reported working with their
local, state or national professional organization to infuse equity, social
justice and multicultural awareness. Some were board members, president or
past president of professional
organizations and all were otherwise active in professional organizations.
One was co-founder of PsyACT (Psychologists acting
with consensus together) Competencies All reported actively advocating
for, teaching, implementing and writing about the importance of
multicultural competencies for counselors. Writing
and Publication: All reported that articles, chapters
and books were in press
or in preparation
documenting the importance of multiculturalism and social justice issues.
Several were organizing book series for Teachers College Press, Internet Several reported developing websites
(such as http://www.psyact.org or http://counsselorsforsocialjustice.org/newsletter.html
and other listserves on social justice and
multiculturalism. Media: Several reported contributing to the
print and visual media , Public adio
and Television with interviews, presentations and extensive production of teaching materials
relevant to multiculturalism and social justice issues. International Several reported lectures, training
workshops and other
international activities to promote multiculturalism and social justice
issues globally. Conferences Several reported regular
presentations at conferences like ACA, APA and others to promote
multiculturalism and social justice. Several reported working on local
festivals to highlight the importance of multiculturalism and social justice.
Some indicated active involvement in organizing conferences on multicultural
and social justice topics. One reported an annual supervision conference
focused on multicultural issues in supervision. Consultation One reported a visit by Michael
D’Andrea as part of the NIMC National Tour. Other faculty reported
consultation with private and public sector agencies on multicultural and
social justice issues. Pro
bono and Volunteer work Several
reported doing pro bono therapy or therapy on a sliding scale or volunteering
to support social justice in the community. Several described themselves as
advocates and politically active members of the community. Several reported receiving awards
from their colleagues in recognition of their work on multiculturalism and
social justice issues. Personal
Life Several reported donating thousands
of dollars to organizations working on social justice issues and otherwise
advocating for multicultural and social justice issues in the routines of
their daily life. Several reported challenging racist statements. One reported studying Spanish and several
reported donating money to agencies in support of multicultural and social
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