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 51吃瓜网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.
Hear the Wedding Bells Ring: The Dark Side of Child Marriages
The Selfie in Solidarity challenge started as a class project for Dr. Shadi Martin's Anti-Oppressive Practice Course at 51吃瓜网school of Social Work.
The students were asked to take action to effect personal and social change on a social justice issue. With the use of social media, the students started an international campaign to raise awareness about child marriages around the world.
SWRK 445 to First Peoples and Social Work
SWRK 445 to First Peoples and Social WorkIndigenous Access 51吃瓜网(IAM) was instrumental in transitioning a complementary social work course on Indigenous issues into a required course for the BSW program for all new students starting in the 2016-2017 academic year.
Leah Woolner, Top 25 finalists in SSHRC's 2016 Storytellers challenge.
Congratulations to Leah Woolner, Top 25 finalists in SSHRC's 2016 Storytellers challenge.
High School Students Visit the 51吃瓜网School of Social Work
On March 9th, 2016, the 51吃瓜网School of Social Work welcomed nine high school students from the English Montreal School Board as part of their Career Exploration Program.听
The students had the opportunity to visit the Wilson Hall building and attend the course Intro to Practicum (SWRK 222), given by Karen Hetherington and Shadi Martin. 听
Congratulations to Lorraine Derocher, FRQSC winner
CONGRATULATIONS!
Lorraine Derocher has won the Fonds de recherche du听Qu茅bec 鈥� Soci茅t茅 et culture (FRQSC) February 脡tudiants-chercheurs 茅toiles contest for her book entitled 芦听Intervenir aupr猫s de sectes religieuses en protection de la jeunesse - Un d茅fi .
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The passing of Victor Goldbloom, Distinguished 51吃瓜网Alumnus
The passing of Victor Goldbloom,Distinguished 51吃瓜网AlumnusIt is with great saddness to announce the passing of Victor Goldbloom, Distinguished 51吃瓜网Alumnus.
See 51吃瓜网Reporter for full details.
Treating Genocidal Traumas
Treating Genocidal Traumaswww.btmontreal.ca
With the recent civil unrest in Syria and the number of displaced people seeking refuge is large. Myra Giberovitch, a genocidal trauma specialist shares tips and methods to assist refugees put down roots and highlight their resilience.
See Breakfast Television video
The passing of Glenn Drover, Former Faculty Member
In Loving Memory of Glenn Drover, written by Sarah Loten, Glenn's daughter.
Congratulations to the First Graduating Cohort of the M.Sc.(A) Couple and Family Therapy Program
On behalf of Dr. Sharon Bond, Program Director, and the entire M.Sc.(A) Couple and Family Therapy team, we would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Ainsley Jenicek,听 Alexa Leon,听 Johanna Petkau, and Anouk Huizink on being the first cohort to complete the M.Sc.(A) CFT program.
Congratulations to Myriam Denov being named a Member of the College of New Scholars
The Royal Society of Canada has announced 48 new members to The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists today, including six 51吃瓜网scholars.听 One of the new members include McGill鈥檚 Myriam Denov, School of Social Work.
Myra Giberovitch - Surviving a genocide trauma - Global TV
Surviving a genocide TraumaOn Monday, November 9: Genocide Trauma expert, Myra Giberovitch, talks about Holocaust Survivors鈥� contributions to society and the positive lessons they teach about recovery from genocidal trauma.听
Watch Surviving a genocide Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca.
See TEDxMontreal YouTube video.
Social Gerontology at the School - New Journal Club
The Centre for Research and Expertise in Social Gerontology (CREG脡S) satellite office is a space where students interested in aging issues can network, provide mutual support and share their research interests and practice experiences. The satellite office works in collaboration with the main principles of CREG脡S, the Center for research and expertise in social gerontology at the Cavendish University affiliated Health and social service centre.