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Professional Practice Update: Increasing Accessibility and Equity for Clients

The College is pleased to share the following information and resources to support members’ practice. Increasing accessibility and ensuring equitable services for clients As noted in the most recent issue of Perspective, the College shared key insights from its COVID-19 Impact Survey. With approximately 20% of the membership participating, the survey provided insights into the ongoing impact of the pandemic on members’ practice and identified areas where the College might enhance its practice support to…

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Council Meeting Highlights for May 6, 2021

The Council is the 21-member governing body and board of directors that manages and administers College affairs. The policies developed by Council provide direction to the College and to staff. May 6, 2021 Mukesh Kowlessar, RSSW, President, provided his report to Council.Lise Betteridge, RSW, Registrar and CEO, presented her report to Council. The report provided updates under each strategic priority in the College’s 2020-2023 Strategic Plan and included information about the following: the Professional Practice…

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Registration Now Open for the College’s 2021 Annual Meeting and Education Day

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers invites you to attend its Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) on Thursday, June 17 and Friday, June 18, 2021. AMED is part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series. View the Notice of Annual Meeting of Members. What to Expect This year’s AMED will be hosted entirely online on a conference platform over a two-day period. You will have the opportunity to attend: the College’s…

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Practice Considerations for Social Workers and Social Service Workers Amidst Third Wave of the Pandemic

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) continues to support members in their practice throughout the pandemic. We are deeply concerned about the devastating impact of the third wave of the pandemic on the Ontario public and on College members. Social workers and social service workers practising in hospitals and on health care teams are faced with distinct challenges, both personally and professionally. We remain committed to communicating regularly with…

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Message from the Registrar and CEO

On January 20, 2021, I had the opportunity to catch moments of the United States presidential inauguration ceremony. I listened intently to poet Amanda Gorman’s stirring recitation of her poem “The Hill We Climb,” in which the youth poet laureate spoke about hope and unity. Months later, Gorman’s poem continues to resonate with me as it does with millions of others. Her words inspired hope, determination and resilience in a world where so many are…

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Creating a More Equitable Space

Systemic racism and structural oppression continue to be major problems in North America. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada and the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) revealed historical and current injustices against Indigenous peoples living in Canada. Beginning in the summer of 2020, we witnessed a worldwide mobilization against anti-Black racism following the horrifying deaths of Black people in police custody. These are…

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Key Insights from the College’s COVID-19 Impact Survey

In November 2020, the College conducted a survey to members to gather information on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on members’ practice, and to identify areas where the College might enhance its practice support to members through the pandemic and beyond. Members were asked a broad range of questions, from general demographic questions to more specific questions related to the impact of COVID-19. In total, 4,728 members completed the survey, which represents approximately 20%…

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College Updates

Get Ready to Vote! Upcoming Council Elections On Thursday, May 27, 2021 the College is holding Council elections in Electoral District No. 4. All College members who practise in District No. 4 are encouraged to participate in this important process. For further information about Council elections, including the voting process, please visit the College website or contact elections@ocswssw.org. The College Welcomes Denitha Breau as Its New Deputy Registrar The Ontario College of Social Workers and…

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College Sees Uptick in Sexual Abuse-Related Complaints

The mandate of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is to protect the public interest. Everything the College does comes down to protecting the public from unqualified, incompetent and unfit practitioners. Over the last year, the College’s Complaints and Discipline Team has seen an increase in complaints related to sexual abuse allegations. This trend is of great concern to the College and warrants serious consideration on the part of both College…

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FAQ: Cross-Jurisdictional Practice

Are social workers and social service workers permitted to provide services to clients who live temporarily in Ontario? College members are permitted to practise with clients who currently live in Ontario, regardless of whether the client is in Ontario on a temporary or permanent basis. If the client continues to require services after returning to their home province or jurisdiction, members would need to consider the requirements in the College’s Standards of Practice for appropriate…

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Discipline Decision Summary – Alison Templer Teran

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:…

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