College Updates

Perspective is the official publication of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. In this issue: "Message from the Registrar & CEO"; "'We Are Still Here' – A Woman’s Journey to Healing and Rediscovery"; "Practice Notes: Shattered Trust – The Sexual Abuse of Clients"; and more. Read the latest issue!

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The College is preparing to collect demographic data from registrants on a voluntary basis as part of the renewal process, through the Equity and Inclusion Data initiative. We invite you, our registrants, to consider providing your feedback. We want to ensure that this initiative is informed by the perspectives of all registrants, who bring different lenses and lived experiences. We expect to launch this initiative in the 2024 renewal season, which will begin in late…

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The Office of the Chief Coroner has notified the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) of the results of a review by the Child and Youth Death Review and Analysis (CYDRA) unit and requested that the College respond to two of the recommendations. This eBulletin addresses the CYDRA’s recommendations by: Reminding registrants of their ongoing professional obligations to report child abuse and neglect and continually appraise risk to children; Emphasizing…

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We are reaching out to provide an update on the establishment of the new regulatory framework for Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in Ontario and to invite you to participate in a survey which will assist us in better understanding your practice in this area. The new regulatory framework The College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) has been working with the Government of Ontario toward proclamation of the Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021 since…

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In this update: 2023 Continuing Competence Program (CCP) overviewRequired readings Helpful CCP resources Reminder: Complete the survey regarding the draft revisions to the Standards of Practice Funding opportunity from the Ministry of Long-Term Care: Resident Health and Well-Being Program The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share the following updates to support your practice. 2023 Continuing Competence Program (CCP) CCP overview: A condition of registration with the…

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Over the past year, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) has been conducting a comprehensive review of its Standards of Practice. The draft revisions to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice are now ready and we invite you to share your input! Once approved by Council, the revised Standards of Practice will impact every social worker and social service worker in Ontario, regardless of their area of…

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ATTENTION EMPLOYERS IN THUNDER BAY AND DRYDEN On March 2, 2023, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is hosting a virtual event for employers in Thunder Bay and Dryden. We invite your organization to participate in this virtual Employer Roundtable, which will take place from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 2. The event will provide employers of social workers and social service workers with an interactive opportunity…

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Dear College stakeholder: It is with mixed emotions that I share the news that Lise Betteridge, the College’s Registrar and CEO, has informed College Council of her decision to retire at the end of July 2023. Lise was appointed Registrar and CEO of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in 2015, after serving previously as Director of Professional Practice, Deputy Registrar and Acting Registrar. Prior to joining the College in 2010,…

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