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Mission.

Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) acknowledges the systemic barriers within our society and profession that impact clients, students, counselors, schools, families, and communities. We use personal and collective activism as a vehicle to address disparities through collaboration with communities, schools, mental health practitioners, and other service providers, as well as involvement in political, regulatory, and legislative processes. Our mission is to incorporate social justice advocacy into our roles as clinicians, supervisors, educators, and researchers by:
1) building relationships within the schools and communities in which we work; 2) addressing institutional and educational barriers at all levels; 3) uplifting marginalized and minoritized voices; and 4) producing anti-racist and anti-oppressive research and theory that address inequities and promote social change.

Who  is  CSJ?

CSJ has been a consistent voice for counselors involved in social justice work. CSJ members have successfully advocated on a number of issues including: healthcare for women & TGNC, equal access for disabled, issues of discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community, racism, classism, and immigration. CSJ has:
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  • Published strong organizational position statements 
  • Developed and lead to ACA’s endorsement of the Social Justice Advocacy Competencies
  • Promoted Multicultural Competencies and socially responsible approaches to counseling

CSJ   Programs

As a social justice organization, CSJ actively leads several programs for counselor advocates and activists to include:
  • Chapter Town Halls
  • Committees (10)
  • Mentorship Program
  • Doctoral Internship Program
  • Membership Events
  • Monthly Webinar Series
  • Professional Development Academy
  • ACA Conference Events
  • Annual Awards and Grants
  • Quarterly Newsletters
  • Organizational Position Statements
  • Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology
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Moving  ​Forward

Social justice is an issue that touches all lives. In 2018, CSJ joined with AMCD, SAIGE, ASGW, and ASERVIC in solidarity to begin a new practice of joint webinars, advocacy statements, and service days as well as continued collaboration and support of social justice. 
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Looking forward, CSJ strives to achieve a larger impact through:
  • Mentorship & Leadership
  • Education & Training Opportunities
  • Outreach 
  • Collaboration

Leadership

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Dr.   Ebony   White

CSJ President (2022-2023)
Dr. Ebony White is an assistant clinical professor in the Counseling and Family Therapy Department at Drexel University. She runs a nonprofit, the Center for MARCUS, in Trenton, NJ that focuses on expanding developmental pathways for at-promise adolescents and addressing the mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational health of individuals, families and communities. She is also serving as the Interim Director of the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Center in Philadelphia, which is the nation's first nurse-led health center and offers trauma informed, anti-racist integrative wellness services. She was the 2021 recipient of the Dr. Judy Lewis Counselor for Social Justice award, and was appointed by Dr. S. Kent Butler to ACA's Anti-Racism Commission. Dr. White is a loyal friend, a bratty sister, a patient daughter, the favorite granddaughter, and a bomb godmother who lives by Ubuntu. She is proud to be the 23rd president of CSJ! 

Learn more about Dr. White such as her passion for CSJ and goals for her presidency from our blog.


2021-2022  executive  board 

President: Ebony White
President Elect: Shon D. Smith
Past President: Delila Owens
Treasurer: Chiquita Long-Holmes
Secretary: LaShawn Adams
Communications Officer: Emma Giordano
Community Representative: Kshipra Jain
Governing Council Rep: Rachael Goodman
Retiree Representative: Jane Goodman
School Representative: Caroline Baker
Student Representative: Alonzo Turner

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Join CSJ on social media @CSJNational and join our community on ACA Connect!
Still got questions? Email Info@counseling-csj.org

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  • Home
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    • Newsletters >
      • October 2022
      • February 2022
      • October 2021
    • Statements
    • Journal
    • Resource Library >
      • Directory of Clinicians of Color and Other Minoritized Identities
  • Take Action NOW!