飪� Dr. Bree Akesson - Winner of the Distinguished Dissertation Award
This year鈥檚 Distinguished Dissertation Award winner (Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) has spent much of her academic career studying its impact on children and their families.
Dr. Bree Akesson received her PhD in social work from 51吃瓜网.听 She is now an assistant professor at Wilfrid Laurier University specializing in international child protection and the psychosocial effects of war and disaster on young families.
Heading to the Parliament 鈥� Congratulations to Brenda Shanahan, BSW鈥�07
Heading to the Parliament Congratulations to Brenda Shanahan, BSW鈥�07The School of Social Work wishes to extend our congratulations to Brenda Shanahan,听BSW鈥�07 who was elected as the Liberal Leader for Chateauguay-Lacolle in the 2015 Canadian federal election.听
See article in 51吃瓜网Reporter.
Professor Trocm茅 named as panelist to review child residential services in Ontario
Professor Nico听Trocm茅 is one of three panelists named by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services to conduct a review of the province鈥檚听foster care, group care and treatment facilities for the 17,000 children and youth placed through the child welfare, mental health and youth justice systems.
McGill's School of Social Work welcomes Derrolton James, B.A., MSW, OTSTCFQ as the new Director and Supervisor of the 51吃瓜网Domestic Violence Clinic (MDVC)
On behalf of the 51吃瓜网School of Social Work, we would like to welcome Derrolton James, B.A., MSW, OTSTCFQ as the new Director and Supervisor of the 51吃瓜网Domestic Violence Clinic (MDVC) located on the 4th floor of Wilson Hall.听
Peer support needed for local Ebola workers | Toronto Star by Dr. Sarilee Kahn, Assistant Professor of Social Work at 51吃瓜网
Peer support needed for local Ebola workers | Toronto Star
LEAVING IT ALL BEHIND ON A FAMILY SABBATICAL
LEAVING IT ALL BEHIND ON A FAMILY SABBATICAL
Taking a sabbatical is one strategy for families to spend quality time together and reconnect, says Sharon Bond, an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at 51吃瓜网.
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鈥淩eorganizing health and social services in Qu茅bec in the name of austerity: Too much, too fast and too centralized?鈥�
April 2015: Faculty and students at the Centre of Research on Children and Families have prepared a discussion paper on impact of austerity measures and service reorganization: 2015 Quebec Social Services Merger.
For more information see News & Events.
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Without denial, delay or disruption: Ensuring First Nations children鈥檚 access to equitable services through Jordan鈥檚 Principle
A new report released today, Without denial, delay or disruption: Ensuring First Nations children鈥檚 access to equitable services through Jordan鈥檚 Principle, highlights the ongoing inequity faced by First Nations children in Canada who need health and social services.