The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore - Home Study Book Course

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Calling all book lovers! This 6 credit CE includes reading the book, The Woman They Could Not Silence, by Kate Moore. This book explores the true story of Elizabeth Packard, a 19th-century woman who was involuntarily committed to an Illinois psychiatric hospital by her husband after challenging the social and gender expectations of her time. Through Packard’s experiences, Moore examines issues of coercion, institutionalization, women’s rights, mental health, power, and the legal and social systems that can contribute to the marginalization of vulnerable individuals. For social workers, the book provides an important historical lens for examining advocacy, self-determination, systemic oppression, and the ethical responsibility to protect clients’ rights and dignity. The story also encourages reflection on how societal beliefs and institutional practices can influence perceptions of mental illness and the treatment of individuals whose voices challenge established systems. View the curriculum outline for free via the registration link.