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- Using the NASW-CT template provided below, write a letter addressed to a CT State legislator to state your position on the bill.
- Change the greeting on the letter to the legislator to read: To the Editor. Edit your letter text, as may be needed, to revised the legislator letter for the editor of a local newspaper.
- Deliver oral testimony in class. If you can read your letter in 2.5 minutes or less, simply read you letter (without greetings and signature lines) as your oral testimony. If the letter is too long to read in 2.5 minutes, edit accordingly in preparation for delivering oral testimony in class.
Advancing Racial, Economic, Environmental, and Social Justice.
- Improves quality and accessibility to social services, physical and mental health care, childcare, clean air and water, healthy food, education, affordable housing, employment, transportation, capital, and justice.
- Adds an environmental justice amendment to the constitution.
- Bans human trafficking, genital mutilation, and cutting.
- Implements zoning reforms, such as diverse housing and shelter access for both individuals and families.
- Steven
Stafstrom House District 129 Democrat Bridgeport - I am writing to you as a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASWCT) and a concerned constituent. Our legislative agenda for the 2024 session outlines critical issues and policies that support the social work profession and the communities we serve. Here is a link to the NASW/CT 2024 Legislative Agenda Legislative Agenda – NASW-CT (naswct.org) Our profession is committed to enhancing well-being and meeting the basic needs of all, especially those who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. I strongly encourage you to support legislation that aligns with these principles and addresses the needs of our constituents.As your constituent, I believe it is my responsibility to highlight issues that significantly impact our community. Here are a few concerns that matter most to me:[List specific concerns here, e.g., mental health services, child welfare, healthcare access, etc. and include lowering the LCSW license renewal fee and adopting the social work compact]I trust you will consider the NASW’s legislative agenda and the voices of your constituents like myself who strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others.Thank you for your time and attention to these important matters. I look forward to your support and actions that reflect our shared commitment to improving our community.Sincerely,[Your Name and Address].