Mission.

Counselors for Social Justice works to promote social justice in our society through confronting oppressive systems of power and privilege that affect professional counselors and our clients and to assist in the positive change in our society through the professional development of counselors.

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. 

Looking forward, CSJ strives to achieve a larger impact through:

• Mentorship & Leadership
• Education & Training Opportunities
• Outreach 
• Collaboration

Leadership

Delila OWENS

President (2021-2022)

Dr. Delila Owens is a Professor in the School of Counseling, College of Health and Human Sciences at The University of Akron. She has spent 17 years as a faculty member, researcher, consultant, and advocate for the profession. Her scholarship focuses primarily on racially minoritized individuals, and multicultural and school counseling. She has served as President of North Central ACES, a regional division of the  Association of Counselor Education and Supervision; President of Ohio Counselors for Social Justice; member of the school counselor advisory board of Akron Public Schools; and member of the Kohl Family YMCA’s advisory board. Dr. Owens earned a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Michigan State University, Master's degree from Central Michigan University, and undergraduate degree from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI. 

2021-2022 executive board 

President: Delila Owens
President Elect: Ebony White
Past President: Colette Dollarhide
Secretary: Teresa Gregersen
Treasurer: Chiquita Holmes
Communications Officer: Emma Giordano
Community Representative: Kshipra Jain
Governing Council Representative: Rachael Goodman
Retiree/Limited Means Representative: Jane Goodman
School Representative: Shekila Melchior
Student Representative: Jazmone Wilkerson

Still got questions? Email Info@counseling-csj.org