Heading to the Parliament – Congratulations to Brenda Shanahan, BSW’07

The School of Social Work wishes to extend our congratulations to Brenda Shanahan, BSW’07 who was elected as the Liberal Leader for Chateauguay-Lacolle in the 2015 Canadian federal election. 

See article in McGill Reporter.

Professor Trocmé named as panelist to review child residential services in Ontario

Professor Nico Trocmé is one of three panelists named by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services to conduct a review of the province’s 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 McGill Domestic Violence Clinic (MDVC)

On behalf of the McGill School of Social Work, we would like to welcome Derrolton James, B.A., MSW, OTSTCFQ as the new Director and Supervisor of the McGill Domestic Violence Clinic (MDVC) located on the 4th floor of Wilson Hall. 

Peer support needed for local Ebola workers | Toronto Star by Dr. Sarilee Kahn, Assistant Professor of Social Work at McGill University

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 McGill University.

See The Gazette  

“Reorganizing health and social services in Québec in the name of austerity: Too much, too fast and too centralized?”

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.

Without denial, delay or disruption: Ensuring First Nations children’s access to equitable services through Jordan’s Principle

A new report released today, Without denial, delay or disruption: Ensuring First Nations children’s access to equitable services through Jordan’s Principle, highlights the ongoing inequity faced by First Nations children in Canada who need health and social services.