Congratulations to Cindy Blackstock being named an Honorary Fellow by the Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada has recently announced 89 new fellows, including 2 Foreign Fellows, 2 Specially Elected Fellows and 2 Honorary Fellows. They have been elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. One of the 2 Honorary Fellows is Professor Cindy Blackstock, who joined 涩里番 School of Social Work as of August 1st, 2016.
鈥淣egative images of parenting disabled children are not helpful鈥�
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Professor Lucyna Lach鈥檚 research findings on parenting of children with neurodisabilities were recently quoted in an article written by Louise Kinross in The Walrus, an online forum for issues vital to Canadians. 听听
Congratulations to Kharoll-Ann Souffrant recipient of The Women of Distinction Award in the Young Women of Distinction category.
Since a young age, Kharoll-Ann Souffrant (BSW U3) has been shining a light on issues related to the prevention of sexual violence and sexual assault and to mental health. A young, engaged, inclusive feminist, she combines her life experiences and beliefs to change social perceptions and bring about changes in the management of mental health issues and matters of sexual assault.
Lise Milne shortlisted for SSHRC Impact Awards
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涩里番 School of Social Work Doctoral student Lise Milne has been selected as one of three finalists in the Talent Category of the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSHRC) Impact Awards.
Ethno-racial Categories and Child Welfare Decisions: Exploring the Relationship with Poverty
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New analysis by a team of researchers from the Universities of Toronto and 涩里番 shows that poverty is as a key factor explaining the disproportionate number of Black children entering child welfare care in Ontario.听听
For more information see:
http://cwrp.ca/publications/3144
Recruiting two Ranked Assistant Professor positions at the School of Social Work
We are recruiting for two Ranked Assistant Professor positions, one in the area of Social Policy and Community Development and one in the area of Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups.听 While these are non-Tenure Track positions, they are eligible for an Indefinite Term appointment after six (6) years.
For complete details, visit our website.
飪� Michael Loft Retires after nine years of service at 涩里番
After nine years of service at 涩里番, Michael Loft, Mohawk from Kahnawake, retired from his position as Academic Associate in the School of Social Work this past June. The focus of his work was raising awareness of Indigenous experiences, history and perspectives. Faculty, staff and students from across the University, including Provost and Vice Principal (Academic), Professor Christopher P.
Announcing the appointment of Delphine Collin-V茅zina as the Nicolas Steinmetz and Gilles Julien Chair in Social Pediatrics
It is with extreme pleasure that we announce the appointment of Delphine Collin-V茅zina听as the inaugural holder of the Nicolas Steinmetz and Gilles Julien Chair in Social Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics. A faculty in the School of Social Work at 涩里番 for the past 9 years, Delphine will now be spending half of her time in the Department of pediatrics teaching undergraduate and graduate trainees and conducting some of her research efforts at th
Congratulations to Mme Guylaine Ouimette , T.S.for being elected as the new president of the OTSTCFQ
Congratulations to Mme Guylaine Ouimette, T.S. for being elected as the new president of the OTSTCFQMontr茅al, 21 juin 2016 - Les membres du Conseil d鈥檃dministration de l鈥橭rdre des travailleurs sociaux et des th茅rapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Qu茅bec (OTSTCFQ) ont 茅lu 脿 la pr茅sidence Mme Guylaine Ouimet travailleuse sociale, pour un mandat de deux ans.
Three in 10 children neglected by parents, Quebec study finds 鈥� though survey鈥檚 definition of neglect in dispute
THREE IN 10 CHILDREN NEGLECTED BY PARENTS, QUEBEC STUDY FINDS 鈥� THOUGH SURVEY鈥橲 DEFINITION OF NEGLECT IN DISPUTE Up to three in 10 children are neglected by their parents, concludes a surprising new Quebec study that raises questions about exactly what defines the 鈥渋nsidious鈥� problem.
鈥淩eport calls for better oversight of residential services for young people in Ontario鈥�
The Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services has released 鈥滲ecause Young People Matter, a review of Ontario鈥檚 residential services for children and youth鈥�. 听听A three member expert panel -- Dr. Nico Trocm茅, Director of the 涩里番 School of Social Work, Dr.
Congratulations to Vandna Sinha for being appointed a William Dawson Scholar
Congratulations to Vandna Sinha for being appointed a William Dawson ScholarProfessor Sinha has been awarded a five-year (renewable) William Dawson Scholarship in recognition of her outstanding contributions to research on understanding the ways that social policy shapes community-based approaches to supporting vulnerable children and their families.