ISP has produced a video, Social Work Practice in a Century of Change, a 25-minute VHS tape that was shipped to all members in February 2002. Ms. Wendy Sherman, MSW, a Principal in the Albright Group, spoke eloquently on October 2, 2002 at the biennial Policy Practice Forum in Washington, DC about the speed and depth of change in the United States and the world. Her remarks included references to 9.11.01, but she urged the participants to realize that change is happening everywhere and that social workers do not have the option of standing on the sidelines. Ms. Sherman outlined how social work principles such as person-in-situation and self-determination guided her own career in public service. She reminded the audience of their obligation to engage in public policy decision-making. Ms. Sherman ably motivates social workers to learn how to become effective in today's ever-challenging environment.

Ms. Sherman received her MSW from the University of Maryland, served as Director of Maryland's Office of Child Welfare, was campaign manager for Senator Barbara Mikulski, directed EMILY's List, was Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs under Warren Christopher, and was Counselor of the Department of State under Madeline Albright.

The video has a set of discussion questions at the end and there is a brief outline of the text and Ms. Sherman's key points for group leaders.