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Council Highlights for March 6, 2025

Guest Dr. Barbara Fallon presented to Council on her research from two studies: the First Nations Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (2019), a national study on child welfare investigations across Canada, and the Ontario Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (2018), a similar study conducted at the provincial level. Both studies focus on the incidence of reported child maltreatment and explore the characteristics of the children and families involved…

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Message from the Registrar and CEO

As we welcome 2025, I want to recognize the vital role that you, as employers, play in supporting social workers and social service workers in their professional and ethical practice. Your dedication to upholding high standards not only elevates the professions, but also ensures that Ontarians receive safe, competent and ethical care. At the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College), we remain focused on advancing the key priorities from our…

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More Information at your Fingertips: Explore the New Online Register Improvements

As part of our commitment to public protection, the College maintains an Online Register of social workers and social service workers across Ontario. This easy-to-use tool includes information about a registrant’s registration status, discipline history (if any) and employer contact information. We have taken employers’ feedback into account and made upgrades to the Online Register. These improvements make it easier for employers to do their due diligence when hiring social workers and social service workers, as well…

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Missed the 2024 Educational Forum? Now Available Online!

The recording of the 2024 Educational Forum is now available to watch on the College website or YouTube channel. The College’s Director of Professional Practice, Christina Van Sickle, MSW, RSW, facilitated a panel discussion entitled Touchpoints of Trust: Setting Boundaries and Navigating Consent. Panelists explored how registrants can set appropriate boundaries with clients and the various aspects that need to be considered when navigating conversations about consent. The panelists represented a variety of perspectives and…

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Coffee with the College

The College invites social workers and social service workers to participate in its new interactive series, Coffee with the College! Hosted by the Professional Practice Team, this engaging lunch-and-learn discussion series will explore some of the most common ethical and practice dilemmas that registrants encounter. The series focuses on recent trends in practice inquiries. Registrants can also ask questions and engage in live consultations with the Professional Practice staff, with guidance from College resources and…

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Call for Applications Now Open: 2025 Council Elections in Electoral Districts No. 1, No. 2 and No.5

In this update: New online application process for Council elections What do Council members do? Eligibility to stand for election Register for an informational webinar The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to announce that the call for applications is now open for interested registrants in Electoral Districts No. 1, No. 2 and No.5. On Friday, May 30, 2025, one social worker and one social service worker from…

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Professional Practice Update: Your Guide to the 2025 CCP Required Resources and Other Announcements

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share the following information to support your practice. In this update: Required resources for the 2025 CCP Missed the Educational Forum? Watch it online! Register for upcoming Coffee with the College sessions Required Resources for the 2025 CCP The Continuing Competence Program (CCP) is a mandatory requirement for all College registrants except those in the retired class of registration. This includes registrants who…

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Professional Practice Update: An Announcement from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner and Register for Coffee with the College

In this update: Important update from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) Register for the next Coffee with the College Joint Resolution for the Responsible Disclosure of Information in Intimate Partner Violence Situations The IPC recently released new guidelines to support professionals, including social workers and social service workers, in better understanding Ontario’s privacy laws when sharing personal information involving intimate partner violence (IPV). The resource, Sharing Information in Situations Involving Intimate Partner…

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Council Highlights for December 10, 2024

Senior consultant Sheena Prasad from Diversio presented the identified trends from the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative. Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, presented her report to Council. The report provided updates under each strategic priority in the College’s Strategic Plan and included information about the following: updates around practice resources for registrants including the latest Coffee with the College series; the recent Educational Forum; the College’s new database upgrades and renewals. Council…

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Message from the Registrar and CEO: Announcement of the New Deputy Registrar and Chief Practice Officer

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to announce the appointment of Uppala Chandrasekera, MSW, RSW, as the new Deputy Registrar and Chief Practice Officer. Uppala will begin her position with the College as of January 13, 2025. After a thorough recruitment process, we are thrilled that Uppala will be joining our team. Uppala brings a wealth of experience to the role, including over 20 years in the…

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Winter Wellbeing: Social Workers and Social Service Workers Helping Ontarians with Mental Health

Winter can take a toll on mental health for many Ontarians. With shorter days and colder weather, it’s harder to stay active and connect with others. And for some, this season can bring its own set of challenges navigating tricky family dynamics during the many celebrations happening this time of year. The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) currently regulates over 30,000 social workers and social service workers, the largest group…

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