The Andris Wofford 40-Hour DV Training Legacy Scholarship Application

We, at the SSW also take this time to remember Andris Wofford, a student of the SSW who tragically died as a result of domestic violence. In her honor, the SSW has created the Andris Wofford 40 Hour DV Training Legacy Scholarship. This legacy scholarship will provide MSW students an opportunity to receive 40-hour Domestic Violence (DV) training certification, using a trauma informed approach, address how to appropriately and safely respond to domestic violence, and also to raise awareness to prevent further violence throughout the community in a culturally responsive manner.

Andris Wofford was a beautiful soul who is celebrated for her compassion, determination and as a promising social worker, deeply rooted and grounded in justice. She is remembered as a loving mother to two daughters, Ava and Averie, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and colleague. Her family remembers her as "vibrant," "sweet" and "full of life."

Andris had worked as a case manager for Child Link, a Chicago child welfare organization where she worked with teenagers between the ages of 16 to 19 who had experienced extended stays in foster care. Andris already had the heart and passion of a social worker which led her to pursue her Master’s degree at Dominican University’s School of Social Work. Andris was around one semester away from obtaining her MSW. Despite unexpected events and life challenges put in front of her, Andris remained committed and steadfast in completing her program and wanted to dedicate her MSW to her daughters, Ava and Averie.

Andris chose social work to advance social justice issues, human rights and expand opportunities to minoritized populations. She truly embodied the essence of Caritas and Veritas.

Deadline: Please submit your completed application no later than November 15

Student Information

First Name

Preferred Name

Last Name

Date of Birth is collected to prevent the creation of duplicate records.
Date of Birth

Student ID #

DU Email Address

Eligibility

Are you entering your Advanced Generalist Year?

Yes

Are you currently placed or will be placed at a DV agency or shelter?

Yes

Thank you for your interest in the Andris Wofford 40-hour DV Legacy Scholarship. Unfortunately, this opportunity is currently available to Advanced Generalist students and those who are currently placed or will be placed at a DV agency or shelter. Please consider applying when you are in your Advanced Generalist year.

Please direct all questions to Sheila Yousuf-Abramson at syousufabramson@dom.edu.

Please submit a two page reaction for each of the following prompts:

Identify why you would like to be 40 hour DV trained and how you intend to use that certification to further your professional career as a social worker.

Statement required for scholarship application submission

How does your culture view DV? What is your commitment to addressing issues of DV in your community and/or diverse communities?

Statement required for scholarship application submission

Acknowledgements

By typing your name in the signature field below, you are certifying your application with an electronic signature. I certify that all the information in my application is accurate and true.

Signature

Please direct all questions to Sheila Yousuf-Abramson at syousufabramson@dom.edu.