In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Priscilla Kennedy to explore her dissertation journey, which examines the lived experiences of social work students engaging in a course focused on structural racism, specifically as it manifests in the system of mass incarceration. Dr. Kennedy discusses how social work education must evolve to address structural racism and the importance of preparing social workers to critically engage with oppressive systems.

Podcast Guest: Priscilla Kennedy, PhD, LMSW, is an educator, researcher, and practitioner whose work explores community health interventions and structural determinants of health. Her dissertation research investigates the impact of teaching social work students about structural racism, specifically within the context of mass incarceration. Dr. Kennedy’s commitment to dismantling oppressive systems and cultivating social workers with a critical consciousness has led to the development of innovative courses, such as Social Work in Mass Incarceration.

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