The College publishes summaries of decisions of the Discipline Committee and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. Information that is subject to a publication ban or that could reveal the identity of witnesses or clients, including the name of the facility, has been removed as necessary, or has been anonymized. As of January 2019, decisions are also available via the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII).
By publishing decisions, the College endeavours to:
- Illustrate for social workers, social service workers and members of the public, what does or does not constitute professional misconduct.
- Provide social workers and social service workers with direction about the College’s standards of practice and professional behaviour, to be applied in future, should they find themselves in similar circumstances.
- Implement the Discipline Committee’s decision.
- Provide social workers, social service workers and members of the public with an understanding of the College’s discipline process.
December 18, 2024
John Fellows #806992
Undertaking, Acknowledgment and Agreement.
(Written Decision pending)
November 25, 2024
Sean McQuarrie #822084
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Sean McQuarrie is guilty of professional misconduct. View the decision here:
Sean McQuarrie #822084 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
August 30, 2024
Peter Snow #820349
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Peter Snow is guilty of professional misconduct. View the decision here:
Peter Snow #820349 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
April 29, 2024
Micheal DeJonge #814049
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Micheal DeJonge is guilty of professional misconduct. View the decision here:
Micheal DeJonge #814049 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
January 12, 2024
Natalie Dickinson #817580
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Natalie Dickinson is guilty of professional misconduct.
Natalie Dickinson #817580 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
January 29, 2024
Mark Freedman #818087
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Mark Freedman is guilty of professional misconduct in that the former registrant violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.28 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Principles I,II, III and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), as commented on in Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.8, 3.7, 8.1, 8.2.3 and 8.4.
Mark Freedman #818087 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
December 13, 2023
Brenda B. Isen #324141
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Brenda Isen is guilty of professional misconduct in that the registrant violated sections 2.2, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.25, 2.29 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Principles I,II, III, IV, V and VI of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), as commented on in 1.1, 1.1.1,1.5,1.6,1.2, 2.1.1, 2.1.3, 2.1.5, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.4, 2.2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.12, 4.2.2. 5.1, 5.3, 6.1.1, and 6.1.4.
Brenda B. Isen #324141 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
December 14, 2023
Erin Nolan #828920
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Erin Nolan is guilty of professional misconduct in that the registrant violated sections 2.2, 2.29 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Principles II, IV and V of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), as commented on in Interpretations 2.2.8, 4.3.1, 5.1 and 5.2.
Erin Nolan #828920 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
August 8, 2023
Alexandra Burden #828364
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Alexandra Burden is guilty of professional misconduct in that the registrant violated sections 2.2, 2.9, 2.10, 2.20, 2.28 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Principles I,II, III and IV of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), as commented on in Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1.5, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.6, 2.2.8, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1.1, 8.4, 8.4.1.
Alexandra Burden #828364 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
November 12, 2023
Patrick Sweet #820725
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Patrick Sweet is guilty of professional misconduct in that the registrant violated sections 2.2, 2.6 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Principles I, II, III and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), as commented on in Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3,2.2.8, 3.7, 8.1 and 8.8.
Patrick Sweet #820725 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
December 6, 2023
Jeremy Mayer #801648
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Jeremy Mayer is guilty of professional misconduct in that the registrant violated sections 2.2, 2.11, 2.21, 2.29 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, IV and V of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), as commented on in Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.2.8, 4.1.2, 5.1, 5.3 and 5.3.6.
Jeremy Mayer, #801648 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
Jeremy Mayer #801648 (Reprimand)
September 22, 2023
Damien Delaney #839700
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Damien Delaney is guilty of professional misconduct in that the registrant violated sections 2.15, 2.28 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act and violated section 47(1) and/or (2) of the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c. 31.
Damien Delaney #839700 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
July 17-18, 2023
Maryana St. Hiliare, #830023
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Maryana St. Hiliare is guilty of professional misconduct in that the registrant violated sections 2.2, 2.6, 2.24, 2.25 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, III and IV and sections 3 & 5 of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), as commented on in Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.2.1, 2.1.3, 2.1.4, 2.2, 2.2.1(ii), 2.2.3, 2.2.4,2.2.8, 3.1, 3.8 and 4.1.2.
Maryana St. Hiliare, #830023 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
August 24, 2023
Krystal Fortier, #833813
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Krystal Fortier is guilty of professional misconduct in that the registrant violated sections 2.2, 2.6, 2.10 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II and III of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), as commented on in Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.3, 2.2.4, 2.2.8 and 3.7.
Krystal Fortier, #833813 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
April 14, 2023
Joseph Pinckney, #819455
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Joseph Pinckney is guilty of professional misconduct in that the registrant violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.28, and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, III and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), as commented on in Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2,2.2.3, 2.2.8, 3.2, 3.7, 3.8, 8.1, 8.2.1, 8.2.3, 8.6 and 8.7.
Joseph Pinckney, #819455 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
July 20, 2023
Essa Rageh Egal, #804796
Allegations of professional misconduct, including breach of the standards and other alleged misconduct, were referred to the Discipline Committee for a hearing on July 20, 2023. By order of the Discipline Committee dated August 7, 2023, the allegations were stayed.
Essa Rageh Egal, #804796 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
July 21, 2023
Steven Finlay, #828627
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Steven Finlay is guilty of professional misconduct in that the registrant violated section 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act.
Undertaking, Agreement & Acknowledgement of Steven Finlay
Steven Finlay, #828627(Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
February 16 and 17, 2023
Jesse Fraser, #827728
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Jesse Fraser is guilty of professional misconduct in that the registrant violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.20 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles II, III, IV and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), as commented on in Interpretations 2.2, 2.2.2, 2.2.8, 3.2, 4.1, 4.1.3 and footnotes 1-3, 8.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.3, 8.4 and 8.6.
Jesse Fraser, #827728 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
January 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13, 2022, and May 19, 2023
Essa Rageh Egal, #804796
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Essa Rageh Egal is guilty of professional misconduct in that the member violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.19, 2.20, 2.21, 2.24, 2.28 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, III, IV, VI and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), as commented on in Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.8, 3.7, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.6, 6.1, 6.1.5, 8.1, 8.2 and 8.6.
Essa Rageh Egal, #804796 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
Essa Rageh Egal, #804796 (Penalty Decision and Reprimand)
August 9, 2022
Harrison Mungal, #809115
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Harrison Mungal is guilty of professional misconduct in that the member violated sections 2.2, 2.15, 2.21, 2.28, 2.29 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles II, IV and VII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), as commented on in Interpretations 2.2.7, 2.2.8, 4.1.2, 7.1.1, 7.3.3, and 7.4.
Harrison Mungal, #809115 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
April 21, 2022
Sharleen Cainer, #804081
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Sharleen Cainer is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.19, 2.20, 2.21 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles II and IV of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), as commented on in Interpretations 2.2.8, 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3.
Sharleen Cainer, #804081 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
*The text of the original decision has been corrected with text of corrigendum (released July 19, 2023) underlined in the corrected decision.
April 13, 2022
Dorit Osher, #520599
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Dorit Osher is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.20, 2.28, 2.29 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles II, IV and V of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), as commented on in Interpretations 2.2.8, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.5, 5.1, and 5.3.
Dorit Osher, #520599 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
February 18, 2022
Karissa-June Boulay, #826459
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Karissa-June Boulay is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.10, 2.21, 2.28, and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, III, IV and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.8, 3.7, 4.1.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.6, 8.7, and 8.8 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Karissa-June Boulay, #826459 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
August 12, 2021
Sheri Anne Ongena, #816287
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Sheri Anne Ongena is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.10, 2.28, and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I,II, III and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.8, 3.7, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.6, 8.7, and 8.8 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Sheri Anne Ongena #816287 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons and Written Reprimand)
February 4, 2021
Paul Schauber, #818249
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Paul Schauber is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.19, 2.28, 2.29, 2.34, and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principle II of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 2.2.7 and 2.2.8 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Paul Schauber #818249 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
January 26, 28 and July 15, 2021
Patrick Sean Scally, #820406
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Patrick Sean Scally is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.2, 2.20, 2.28 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act (the Act), s. 26(2)(a) of the Act, Principles I, II, IV, VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 4.1.1, 4.1.3, 4.1.6, and 8.2.3 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Patrick Sean Scally #820406 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
Patrick Sean Scally #820406 (Penalty Decision)
*Attachments referenced have not been included.
November 2, 2020
Alison Templer Teran, #819155
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Alison Templer Teran is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.19, 2.20, 2.21 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles II, III and IV of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 2.1.3, 2.1.5, 2.2.6, 2.2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 3.11, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.2.1, 4.2.2 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Alison Templer Teran #819155 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
*Attachments referenced have not been included
September 22, 2020
Alicia Beloshesky, #828915
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Alicia Beloshesky is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.28 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, III and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.8, 3.7, 8.1, 8.2, 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.3, 8.4, and 8.6 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Alicia Beloshesky #828915 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
July 31, 2020
Robert Goulard, #808274
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Robert Goulard is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, III and V of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.1, 1.3, 1.4,1.6, 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 2.1.5, 2.2.8, 2.2.9, 3.2, 3.8, 2.2.1, 2.2.4,3.1, 5.1, 5.3 and 5.4 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Robert Goulard # 808274 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
June 23, 2020
Dee Scott, #778075
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Dee Scott is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated Sections 2.2, 2.28 and 2. 36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act and Interpretations 1.2, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.4, 2.1.5, 2.2.8 and 3.2 of Principles I, II and III of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice).
Dee Scott, #778075 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
June 1, 2020
Prapti Giri, # 830194
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Prapti Giri is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated Sections 2.2, 2.9, 2.10 and 2. 36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act and Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.2.1, 2.2.3, 2.2.8, 3.7, 3.8 and 8.4.1 of Principles I,II, III and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice).
Prapti Giri, # 830194 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
*Attachments referenced have not been included.
November 4, 2019, January 20, 21, February 6, 2020, December 7, 2020
Ho Cheung Yu, # 814077
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Ho Cheung Yu is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.10 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) and Principles I, II, III, and VIII and Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.8, 3.7, 8.1, 8.2, 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.3, and 8.6 of the College’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook.
Ho Cheung Yu, #814077 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
Ho Cheung Yu, #814077 (Penalty Order)
November 14, 2019
Jessica Kline, #822413
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Jessica Kline is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.29 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act.
Jessica Kline, #822413 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
October 15, 2019
Rozina Shaheen, #824381
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Rozina Shaheen is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.11, 2.28 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2, 2.2, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.8, 5.1, 5.3.6, 5.3.7, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.6 and 8.7 of Principles I, II, V and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice).
Rozina Shaheen, #824381 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
August 7, 2019
Troy Hayden, #826429
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Troy Hayden is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.28 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2.1, 2.1.5, 2.1.3, 2.2.8, 8.1, and 8.2.3 of Principles I, II and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice).
Troy Hayden, #826429 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
Troy Hayden, #826429 (Written Reprimand)
July 10, 2019, November 5, 2020
Kelley Jean Denham, #826163
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Kelley Jean Denham is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.29 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and interpretation 5.1 of Principles V of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice).
Kelley Jean Denham, # 826163 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)*
Kelley Jean Denham, #826163 (Penalty Order)
*Attachments referenced have not been included.
June 18, 2019
Gary Direnfeld, #803466
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Gary Direnfeld is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.29 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 2.2.3 and 2.2.8 of Principles I and II of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice).
Gary Direnfeld, #803466 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
May 28, 2019
Janet Yordy, #423946
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Janet Yordy is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.11, 2.21 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Interpretations 1.2, 1.5, 2.1.4, 4.1.2, 4.4.1, 4.4.2 and 5.3 of Principles I, II, IV and V of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice).
Janet Yordy, #423946 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
February 28, 2019
Kelley Jean Denham, #826163
Decision and Reasons for Decision on Motion
February 12, 2019
Connie Marangwanda, #811318
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Connie Marangwanda is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.20 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Interpretations 2.1.4, 2.1.5, 2.2, 3.1, 3.9, 3.10 and 4.1.1 of Principles II, III, and IV of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice).
Connie Marangwanda, #811318 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
November 7, 2018
Lisa Burkart, #328496
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Lisa Burkart is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.20, 2.28, 2.29 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1.3, 2.1.4, 2.2.8, 3.2, 4.1.6 and 5.2 of Principles I, II, III, IV and V of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice).
Lisa Burkart, #328496 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
October 23, 2018
Renee Parsons, #803508
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Renee Parsons is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.10, 2.20, 2.28 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Interpretations 1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.6, 2.2.8, 3.7, 4.1.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.3, 8.4, 8.6 and 8.7 of Principles I, II, III, IV and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice).
Renee Parsons, #803508 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
October 12, 2018
JoAnn Hill, #806723
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that JoAnn Hill, a former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.15, 2.21, 2.28, 2.29, 2.35 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Interpretations 2.2.7, 3.1, 4.1.2, and 7.3 of Principles II, III, IV and VII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice).
JoAnn Hill, #806723 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
September 19, 2018
Jessica Kline, #822413
Decision and Reasons for Decision on Motion
August 21, 2018
Derrick Lawlor, #820024
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Derrick Lawlor, a former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.29 (ii) and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act.
Derrick Lawlor, #820024 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
April 3, 2018
JoAnn Lee, #321090
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers granted a motion to stay allegations of professional misconduct in relation to JoAnn Lee, a former social work member, with respect to allegations that she violated sections 2.2, 2.6, 2.11 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles II, III and V of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and interpretations 2.2.1, 2.2.3, 2.2.5, 2.2.8, 3.7, 5.1 and 5.3 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
JoAnn Lee, #321090 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
February 28, 2018
Kerri-Lynne Cornish, #800897
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Kerri-Lynne Cornish, a former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.10, 2.28 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, III and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.1.5, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.8, 3.2, 3.7, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.6, and 8.7 of the College’s Standards of Practice and commented on in the Code of Ethics, paragraphs 1, 3, 5 and 8.
Kerri-Lynne Cornish, #800897 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
February 9, 2018
Lori Weldon, #801881
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Lori Weldon, a former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.1, 2.15, 2.2, 2.28, 2.29 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles II, III and VII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 2.2.5, 2.2.7, 3.1, 7.1.1, 7.1.5, 7.3, 7.3.3, 7.4 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Lori Weldon, #801881 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
November 23, 2017 & April 3, 2018
JoAnn Lee, #321090
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that JoAnn Lee is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, III, and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.5, 2.2.8, 3.7, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.6 and 8.7 of the College’s Standards of Practice. The Discipline Committee found the member not guilty of professional misconduct with respect to section 2.11 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act.
JoAnn Lee, #321090 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
JoAnn Lee, #321090 (Penalty Order)
September 25, 2017
Lynda Cullain, #128040
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Lynda Cullain, a former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.10, 2.11, 2.28, 2.29 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles II and V of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice, and interpretations 2.2, 2.2.1 (i), (ii) and (iii) and footnotes 6&7, 5.1, 5.3 and 5.6 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Lynda Cullain, #128040 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
Lynda Cullain, #128040 (Undertaking)
July 21 & September 12, 2017
Joseph Vaz, #804193
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Joseph Vaz, a social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.2, 2.5. 2.20 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles II, III, IV and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.1.5, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.8, 3.7, 4.1.1, 4.1.3, 8.1, 8.2 and 8.6 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Joseph Vaz, #804193 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)*
Joseph Vaz, #804193 (Penalty Order)
*Attachments referenced have not been included.
August 31, 2017
Calvin McConnell, #427231
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Calvin McConnell, a social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.2, 2.6, 2.9 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, and III of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.4, 2.1.5, 2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.8, 3.2, 3.7, and 3.8 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Calvin McConnell, #427231 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
June 30, 2017
Karla Forgaard-Pullen, #809841
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Karla Forgaard-Pullen, a social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.10 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, and III of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1.1, 2.1.5, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.3, 2.2.8, and 3.7 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Karla Forgaard-Pullen, #809841 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
June 6, 2017
Shana Barnim, #818607
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Shana Barnim is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.29 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles IV and V of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 4.2.1, 4.3.1, 5.1 and 5.2 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Shana Barnim, #818607 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
January 13, 2017
Nathalie Beauchamp-Brown, # 815286
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Nathalie Beauchamp-Brown is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.10, 2.11 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, III, V and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1.1, 2.1.5, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.8, 3.7, 5.1, 5.3,5.3.6, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.6 and 8.7 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Nathalie Beauchamp-Brown, # 815286
December 5, 2016
David Corbett, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that David Corbett, a social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.2 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I and II of the Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1.5, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.3 and 2.2.8 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
David Corbett, Social Work Member
December 5, 2016
Raymond Carere, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Raymond Carere, a social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.2, 2.28, 2.29 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, III, IV and V of the Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.4, 2.1.5, 3.2, 4.4.1, 5.2 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Raymond Carere, Social Work Member
May 16 & November 22, 2016
Sara Rahmani-Azad, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Sara Rahmani-Azad, a social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, III, IV and V of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.5, 2.1.4, 2.1.5, 2.2.8, 3.2, 4.1.2, 4.4.1, 5.1, 5.3, 5.3.3, 5.3.5, 5.3.6 and 5.3.8 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Sara Rahmani-Azad, Social Work Member
October 5, 6, 8, 2015; November 9, 10, 18, 2015; December 15, 16, 2015; January 11, 12, 14, 2016; February 9, 2016; November 18, 2016
Lynette Heywood, #804922
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Lynette Heywood is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II and VIII of the Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1.5, 2.2.1, 2.2.2 and 2.2.8 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Lynette Heywood, #804922 (Discipline Decision Summary and Reasons)
Lynette Heywood, #804922 (Penalty Order)
June 27, 2016
Cheryl Walther, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Cheryl Walther, a former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2 , 2.10 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, III and V of the Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.1.5, 2.2,2.2.1, 2.2.8, 2.2.9, 3.1, 3.7, 5.1, 5.3, 5.3.6 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Cheryl Walther, Former Social Work Member
June 27, 2016
Kim Freeland, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers granted a motion to stay allegations of professional misconduct in relation to Kim Freeland, a former social work member, with respect to allegations that she violated sections 2.32 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act.
Kim Freeland, Former Social Work Member
June 2, 2016
Greg Michell, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Greg Michell, a social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.2, 2.10, 2.20, 2.28 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, III and IV of the Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice) and Interpretations 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1.1, 2.1.5, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1.1, 4.1.3 and 4.1.6 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Greg Michell, Former Social Work Member
April 11, 2016
Susan Newman (Wood), RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Susan Newman (Wood), a social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, III and VIII of the Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice), and Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.2.1(ii), 2.2.2, 2.2.8 (including footnote 7), 3.7, 8.1, 8.3 and 8.7 (including footnote 7) of the College’s Standards of Practice.
September 29, 2015
Lindsay Lapeer, former RSSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Lindsay Lapeer, a former social service work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.5, 2.2, 2.2.8, 2.10 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, Principles I, II, III and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice),and Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.8, 3.7, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.8 and Footnotes 7 and 8 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Lindsay Lapeer, Former Social Service Work Member
July 24, 2015 and November 10, 2015
Emily Beeckmans, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Emily Beeckmans, social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.6, and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct), Principles I, II (2.2) and VIII of the Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice) and Interpretations 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.7, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1.5, 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Emily Beeckmans, Social Work Member
May 5, 2015 and August 21, 2015
Grant Fair, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Grant Fair, a former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated section 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act.
Grant Fair, former Social Work Member
May 5, 2015 and August 21, 2015
David McNeill Higgins, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that David McNeill Higgins, a former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.29(ii) and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act.
David McNeill Higgins, former Social Work Member
April 23, 2015 and July 13, 2015
Everett Randall Hamilton, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Everett Randall Hamilton, a former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.19, 2.21, 2.24, 2.29, 2.10, 2.2, 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct), Sections 1, 3, 7, and 8 of the Code of Ethics, Principles I, II, III, IV of the Standards of Practice Handbook (Standards of Practice) and Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.2.8, 3.2, 4.1.2 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Everett Randall Hamilton, former Social Work Member
March 5, 2015 and June 18, 2015
James Cameron, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that James Cameron, a former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.10, 2.2, 2.28 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct), Principle I, II, and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook and Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.2.1(i), 2.2.1(ii), 2.2.2, 2.2.8, 8.1, 8.7, and Footnote 7 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
James Cameron, former Social Worker Member
May 26, 2014 and September 29, 2014
Pamela Bickerton (Henry), former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Pamela Bickerton (Henry), a former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.31 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct).
Pamela Bickerton (Henry), former Social Worker Member
June 25, 2014 and September 5, 2014
Nalini Singh-Boutilier, former RSSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Nalini Singh-Boutilier, a former social service work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2 and 2.36 of O. Reg. 384/00 (Professional Misconduct), section 1 of the College’s Code of Ethics, and Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.2.4, 2.2.8, 3.2, 3.8, and 4.1.3 of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Nalini Singh-Boutilier, Former Social Service Work Member
December 11, 2013
Susan DiFrancesco, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Susan DiFrancesco, social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.6 and 2.36 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) made under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Principles I, II, III, V and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (commented on in Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1.5, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.5, 2.2.8, 3.7, 5.1, 5.3, 5.6, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.4.1, 8.6, and 8.7).
November 6, 2013
Paayal Burman, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Paayal Burman, social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated section 2.2 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) made under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Principles I, II and VIII of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook (commented on in Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1.3, 2.1.5, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.8, 8.1, 8.2, 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.3, 8.4, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8 and 8.9).
August 27, 2013
Abe Suderman, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Abe Suderman, former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.2, 2.28 and 2.36 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) made under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Principle II of the Standards of Practice Handbook (commented on in Interpretations 2.1, and 2.1.2).
July 4, 2013
David Rourke, former RSSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that David Rourke, former social service work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.10, 2.28 and 2.36 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) made under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Principles I, II, and VIII of the Standards of Practice Handbook (commented on Interpretations 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1.1, 2.1.5,2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.8, 3.7, 3.8, 8.1, 8.2, 8.2.2, 8.2.3, and 8.6).
June 20, 2013
Sharon Cowan, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Sharon Cowan, former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.19, 2.20, 2.21, 2.28, and 2.36 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) made under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Principles I, II, III, and IV of the Standards of Practice Handbook (commented on Interpretations 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6,1.7, 2.1.4, 2.1.5, 2.2.8, 3.2, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, and 4.1.6).
June 20, 2013
Ann Rampono, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Ann Rampono, former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.10, 2.36 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) made under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Principles I, II, III, and IV of the Standards of Practice Handbook (commented on Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.3, 2.2.4, 2.28, 3.7, and 4.1.2).
May 24, 2013
Carl Lyons, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Carl Lyons, former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.2, 2.28, 2.36, 2.5, 2.10 and subsection 43(4) of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) made under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Principles I, II (2.1), III, and VIII of the Standards of Practice Handbook (commented on Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.1.1(i) and (ii), 2.1.5, 2.2.8, 3.7, 8.1, 8.2, 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.3, and 8.6).
January 19, 2013
Gail T. Flintoft, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Gail T. Flintoft, former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated section 2.2, 2.2.8, 2.36, 2.4, 2.10, 2.20, and 2.28 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) made under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Principles I, II, III, IV and V of the Standards of Practice Handbook (commented on Interpretations 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.2, 1.7, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.5, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.8, 2.2.9, 3.2, 4.1.1, 4.1.3, 4.1.6, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, and 5.2).
November 30, 2012
Thomas Venema, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Thomas Venema, social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated section 2.2, 2.36, 2.5, and 2.28 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) made under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, and Principles II and VIII of the Standards of Practice Handbook (commented on Interpretations 2.2, 2.2.2, 2.2.8, 8.1, 8.2, 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.3, 8.6, and 8.7).
November 12, 2012
Mark John Bergen, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers has found that Mark John Bergen, former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct as set out in Section 26(2)(a) and (c) of the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, in that he violated sections 2.29, 2.5, 2.2, 2.36 and 2.6 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) and Principle I, II, III and VIII of the Standards of Practice (commented on in Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4, 2.2.6, 2.2.8, 2.2.9, 3.7, 3.8, 8.1, 8.2, 8.6 and 8.7).
August 31, 2012
Beth F. Eisen, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers has found that Beth F. Eisen, former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that she violated sections 2.31, 2.32, and 2.36 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct).
April 27, 2012
Thomas Gerald Caswell, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers has found that Thomas Gerald Caswell, former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated sections 2.2, 2.5, 2.6 and 2.36 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) and Principle I, II and VIII of the Standards of Practice (commented on in Interpretations 1.5, 1.6, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.8, 8.1, 8.2 and 8.6).
September 1, 2011
Woolie (Alfred) Madden, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Woolie (Alfred) Madden, former social work member, is guilty of professional misconduct in that he violated section 2.2 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) and Principles I, II, III, IV and V of the First Edition of the College’s Standards of Practice (as commented on by Interpretations 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1.4, 2.1.5, 2.2.8, 3.2, 3.11, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.4, 4.1.5, and 4.1.7).
August 4, 2011
Member, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that the Member is guilty of professional misconduct in that the Member violated section 2.2 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) and Principles I, II, III, and IV of the First Edition of the College’s Standards of Practice (as commented on by Interpretations 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 2.1.5, 2.2.8, 3.2, 4.1.1, 4.2.1, and 4.2.2)
DDS Member, RSW – August 4, 2011
June 30, 2011
Member, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that the Member is guilty of professional misconduct in that the Member violated section 50(6) of the SWSSWA, sections 2.2 , 2.15, 2.28, and 2.29 (i) of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) and Principle II of the First Edition of the College’s Standards of Practice (as commented on by Interpretation 2.2.5)
February 25, 2011
Member, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that the Member is guilty of professional misconduct in that the Member violated sections 2.2, 2.9 and 2.20 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct), and Principles I, II, III, and IV of the College’s Standards of Practice.
Member, RSW – February 25, 2011
July 6, 2010
Member, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that the Member is guilty of professional misconduct in that the Member violated sections 2.2 and 2.36 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct).
July 2, 2010
Former Member
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that the Former Member is guilty of professional misconduct in that the Former Member violated sections 2.2 and 2.36 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct).
June 10, 2010
Member, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that the Member is guilty of professional misconduct in that the Member violated sections 2.15, 2.2.1, 2.36 and 2.2 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct).
March 8, 2010
Sanford Champion, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that the Member is guilty of professional misconduct in that the Member violated sections 2.29 and 2.36 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct).
August 24, 2009
Member, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that the Member is guilty of professional misconduct in that the Member violated sections 2.31 and 2.36 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct).
August 14, 2009
Member, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that the Member is guilty of professional misconduct in that the Member violated sections 2.31 and 2.36 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct).
February 11, 2009
Member, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that the Member is guilty of professional misconduct in that the Member violated sections 2.2, 2.14 and 2.20 of Ontario Regulation 384/00 (Professional Misconduct) and Principles II, III and IV of the First Edition of the College’s Standards of Practice (as commented on by Interpretations 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 2.1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.5).
Member, RSW – February 11, 2009
August 5, 2008
Member, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers accepted the Member’s and the College’s joint request for an adjournment, on the terms contained in the Member’s Agreement and Undertaking to the College, including the Member’s undertaking to immediately resign from membership in the College and not to reapply for a certificate of registration.
August 5, 2008
Member, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that the Member engaged in conduct or performed an act relevant to the practice of social work that, “having regard to all circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.”
January 4, 2008
Noryne Glenda Bennett-Rilling, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Noryne Glenda Bennett-Rilling engaged in conduct or performed an act relevant to the practice of social work that, “having regard to all circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.”
April 2, 2007
Lynn M. Knight, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Lynn M. Knight engaged in conduct or performed an act relevant to the practice of social work that, “having regard to all circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.”
February 20, 2007
Member, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers granted the Member’s application for the removal of terms, conditions and limitations previously imposed on the Member’s certificate of registration.
Member RSW – February 20, 2007
February 20, 2007
Member, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that the Member engaged in conduct or performed an act relevant to the practice of social work that, “having regard to all circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as …dishonourable [and] unprofessional.”
Member, RSW – February 20, 2007
November 12, 2004
Member, RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that the Member engaged in conduct or performed an act relevant to the practice of social work that, “having regard to all circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as …dishonourable [and] unprofessional.”
DDS Member – November 12, 2014
June 10, 2003
Michaela B. Ackermann, former RSW
The Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers found that Michaela B. Ackermann engaged in conduct or performed an act relevant to the practice of social work that, “having regard to all circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.”
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