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Discipline Decision Summary – Derrick Lawlor

April 22, 2019August 10, 2022

The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes summaries of decisions and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. (more…)

Council Meeting Highlights for March 8, 2019

March 8, 2019August 3, 2022

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. March 8, 2019 Council participated in an educational session provided by The 519, a Toronto organization dedicated to advocacy for the inclusion of LGBTQ communities, entitled “Creating Authentic Spaces.”President Shelley Hale, RSSW, provided her report to Council.Registrar and CEO Lise Betteridge, MSW, RSW and Deputy…

Q&A

February 2, 2019August 3, 2022

Are registered social workers able to complete supporting assessments for clients seeking gender confirming surgery? (more…)

Council Meeting Highlights for December 7, 2018

December 7, 2018August 3, 2022

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. December 7, 2018 Lise Betteridge, RSW, Registrar and CEO, and Laura Sheehan, Deputy Registrar, presented their report to Council, including updates on:membership and registration;website traffic and social media engagement;the employer outreach campaign, including the Employer Roundtables and the Employer Communiqué;member outreach initiatives, including the Educational Forums…

Casandra Diamond’s Fight to End Human Trafficking

October 3, 2018August 4, 2022

Though invisible to many, human trafficking is one of the more significant issues facing Ontarians. (more…)

Message from the Registrar and CEO – Fall 2018

October 3, 2018August 9, 2022

New online initiative will list unregulated practitioners At the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, we continue to enhance our regulatory effectiveness through a number of new and ongoing initiatives, in the fulfillment of our mission to protect the interest of the public. (more…)

The Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect

October 3, 2018August 4, 2022

The Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) and its supporting regulations were proclaimed on April 30, 2018. Of particular relevance to social workers and social service workers is Section 125, which sets out the duty to report. (more…)

Important Reminder – Renewing Your College Membership for 2019

October 3, 2018February 5, 2024

As a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, you must pay your membership fee annually by December 31 of the previous year. Keeping your membership current is important. It demonstrates your commitment to professional, ethical, qualified and accountable practice. (more…)

College Response to the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Report

October 3, 2018August 4, 2022

The article below was originally sent to College members as an eBulletin in June 2018. The Office of the Chief Coroner has notified the College of the results of a review by the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC) and sought the College’s support in implementing one of its recommendations. This eBulletin seeks to assist in implementing the DVDRC’s recommendation by: Sharing the findings of the DVDRC with members. Reminding members of their professional obligations…

The Numbers Are In: 2018 Member Communications Survey

October 3, 2018August 10, 2022

Thank you to all members who participated in our recent member communications survey. We were pleased with the solid response rate and the level of interest you showed in the effectiveness of communications and outreach from the College. (more…)

New Council Roster for 2018/19

October 3, 2018August 4, 2022

Amanda Bettencourt – Elected Social Service Worker Amanda Bettencourt is a social service worker graduate from Mohawk College, mom to a beautiful little girl, and a current full-time advance standing BSW student at Ryerson University. She works part-time as a family access worker with YWCA Hamilton. Prior to this, Amanda was working as a peer tutor while she attended Mohawk College, and went on to cover a medical leave at her last placement: The Hamilton…

Recent Service Disruption

October 3, 2018August 4, 2022

As part of the College’s ongoing commitment to transparency, a Message from the Registrar and CEO was distributed to members last month advising of a service disruption that occurred from August 24-29 that affected email communication and access to the member portal and Online Register. (more…)

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