Increasing diversity, equity and inclusion is a strategic priority in the College’s 2020-2023 Strategic Plan. As part of this priority, the College seeks to develop partnerships with Indigenous communities to begin to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s calls to action within the regulatory context.
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Message from the Registrar and CEO
Increasing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Important Work Ahead
Mark Your Calendars! Reminders for Members
This year’s Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) will take place entirely online via livestream on Friday, June 10, 2022. AMED is part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series. This year’s theme is Learning and Unlearning in a Changing Landscape. The event will include a keynote address by Dr. Carol Hopkins, RSW, and eight educational sessions that will take place throughout the day.
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College Sees Nearly 60% Increase in Sexual Abuse-Related Complaints in the Past Two Years
Important Considerations to Ensure Members Remain Competent and Professional in Their Practice
As the provincial regulator of social workers and social service workers, the College’s mandate is to protect the public interest.
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Practice Notes: Navigating Conflicts of Interest
Conflicts of interest can arise in any profession but given the nature of service provided by social workers and social service workers, it is critical that any conflicts of interest are dealt with swiftly and ethically.
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Council Meeting Highlights for December 1-2, 2021
The Council is the 21-member governing body and board of directors that manages and administers College affairs. The policies developed […]
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Council Highlights for March 2, 2022
Mukesh Kowlessar, RSSW, President, provided his report to Council, which included an update about Council’s upcoming governance training and review project launched by the Governance Working Group.[…]
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FAQ: The College’s Complaints Process
What’s involved in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers’ complaints process and how long does it typically take? As part of its duty to serve and protect the public interest, the College is required to have a formal complaints process, which gives members of the public the ability to have their complaint about a member’s alleged conduct or actions submitted to the College’s Complaints Committee.
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Discipline Decision Summary – Sheri Anne Ongena
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.
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