In this simulation activity, social work students will participate in a meeting with a state senator who is responsible for passing laws and setting policies for the state. The meeting is led by a school social worker in a multicultural high school with a support group for LGBTQIA+ youth. The State Assembly has passed a law that will make it illegal for teachers and school employees to discuss issues surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity. The social worker's goal is to advocate that the senator vote against the bill and explain the work they do, how it impacts students, and what voting yes/no would mean to their students. During the simulation, students will be prompted to use their advocacy and persuasion skills to address the senator's concerns and explain the importance of supporting LGBTQIA+ youth in schools. This simulation is designed to help social work students develop the skills and confidence needed to advocate for policies that support marginalized communities, including advocacy, persuasion, and cultural competence. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to individuals and communities in their future social work careers.

In this simulation activity, social work students will participate in a crisis therapy session with Li Mingh, a victim of anti-Asian American hate crimes. Li has been offered short-term crisis therapy by a team at the New York City mayor's office that is investigating the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans in the city. The students' goal is to assure Li that he is a valuable part of the community and that hate crimes will not be tolerated. During the simulation, students will be prompted to provide emotional support and validation to Li, while also addressing his concerns and fears. This simulation is designed to help social work students develop the skills and confidence needed to provide crisis therapy to victims of hate crimes, including active listening, empathy, and validation. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to individuals who have experienced trauma in their future social work careers.

In this simulation activity, healthcare students will participate in an evaluation of client satisfaction for a clinic that provides healthcare in low-income communities, run by Caryl and Theo Duke. The evaluation has been commissioned by the clinic and preliminary findings are overwhelmingly negative, specifically in the areas of ADEI (Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). During the simulation, students will be prompted to assess the negative feedback and develop strategies to improve the clinic's ADEI practices. This simulation is designed to help healthcare students develop the skills and confidence needed to provide quality care to diverse populations, including addressing issues of accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to patients in their future healthcare careers.