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“WomenWomen have the right to live in dignitydignity, in freedom from want and freedom from fear. Let us rededicate ourselves to makingmaking thatthat aa realityreality.” — Kofi Annan SEPTEMBER 8-11, 2008 | SHAW Conference Centre, Edmonton Alberta

Cover story: 1st World Conference of Women’s Shelters: an incredible start to the next 100 years page 20

A day in the life: There for the child: Children’s Advocate Donna Servetnyk page 26 Ethics in action: Confidentiality in professional practice page 14 Blue Quills First Nations College page 18 English | Francais | Español The Advocate Volume 33, Issue 4, Winter 2008

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The Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Season’s Greetings ( 550 10707 100 AVE NW Edmonton AB T5J 3M1 Phone: (780) 421-1167 Toll-free in Alberta: 1-800-661-3089 COVER STORY Fax: (780) 421-1168 or toll-free 1-866-874-8931 E-Mail: [email protected] 1st World Conference of Women’s Shelters...... Joan Marie Galat �� 20 Website: www.acsw.ab.ca Executive Director & Registrar: Rod Adachi, MSW, RSW FEATURES [email protected] Associate Registrar: Alison MacDonald, PhD (Cand), RSW A day in the life: Children’s advocate Donna Servetnyk..... Joan Marie Galat �� 26 [email protected] issue Professional Affairs Coordinator: Lori Sigurdson, MSW, RSW, [email protected] NEWS Coordinator, Finance and Administration: Gladys Smecko From our desk to yours...... Lori Sigurdson ��3 Registration Coordinator: Brenda Gross Welcome and bienvenue! ...... Cathy Vaessen and Rose Lamoureux ��6 Executive Assistant to the Executive Director: in this Kim Chiles ACSW representative to CASW Board required...... ACSW staff ��7 Registration Secretary: Monica Vasconez Regulatory Secretary: Desiree Hurst ACSW Awards: Call for nominations...... ACSW staff ��8 Administrative Secretary: Nearint Neam Promotions Coordinator: Ilona Cardinal, BA, BFA Wanted: social workers willing to meet the challenge...... ACSW staff ��9 Competency Secretary: Jennifer Catt The Faculty Beat: Consider a graduate degree...... Lynne Dulaney �� 10 ACSW Council: President: Randy Harris, MSW, RSW National meeting of regulators...... ACSW staff �� 13 Vice President: Bob Johnson, MSSW, RSW Secretary: Elaine Spencer, MSW, RSW Treasurer: Bonita Decaire, MSW, RSW Members: Jake Kuiken, MSW, RSW REGULAR FEATURES Derek Chewka, BSW, RSW Tera Dahl-Lang, MSW, RSW President’s report...... Randy Harris �� 12 Richard Shelson, MSW, RSW Terry Wilson, BSW, RSW Ethics in action: Value 5: Confidentiality in Timothy Wild, MSW, RSW Aboriginal Committee Representative: professional practice...... Alison MacDonald �� 14 Verna Wittigo, BSW, RSW Public Members: Marija Bicanic, LLM Private Practice: Annual renewal update past due!...... Audrey Ferber �� 15 Lynne Davies, BScN, MEd Ralph Westwood, Dip Mental Deficiency Nursing, BEd, MEd New RSWs...... Membership as of November 26, 2008 �� 17 CASW Representative: Jake Kuiken, MSW, RSW The Advocate is published quarterly for members of Diploma Dialogue: Blue Quills First Nations College...... Sharon Steinhauer �� 18 ACSW and other interested parties. Winter writing tip...... Joan Marie Galat �� 29 Editorial Board: Papiya Das, MSW, RSW (Chair) Duane Burton, BSW, MEd, RSW For Your Information...... Announcements �� 31 Eugene Ip, MSW, RSW Leslie MacKinnon, BSW, RSW Anne Marie McLaughlin, PhD, RSW All material with bylines is ©2008 by author. ACSW retains copyright when no author is listed. Elaine Paras, MSW, RSW Peter Smyth, BSW, RSW Trudy Wilson, SW Diploma, RSW

THE ADVOCATE EDITORIAL POLICY: The Advocate seeks to serve as a “meeting place” for Alberta Editor: Joan Marie Galat social workers by publishing information about social work research, theory, practice, and education; Production Editor: Jena Snyder professional affairs; social issues; the work of the College; books, journals, and other media of inter- Design: Kyle Loranger Design est to social workers; continuing education and job opportunities; and the comings and goings of Advertising space is available; please call the ACSW Alberta social workers. Members and the public are welcome to submit articles, stories, anecdotes, office for details or to place an ad. The Editorial Board poems, thoughts and ideas. Letters to the editor, announcements, cartoons, artwork, and pictures reserves the right to reject any advertising. are also welcome. The Editorial Board reserves the right to edit submitted material. Please call the SPRING 2009 ISSUE DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2009 ACSW office for a copy of “Writing for the Advocate” before submitting any material. Publication does not imply endorsement by the College. Canadian subscriptions are $24/year (outside Canada: $24 US/year) Please notify ACSW The Advocate is published quarterly. Deadlines are JANUARY 15 for the SPRING issue (March office immediately of any address changes. publication), APRIL 15 for SUMMER (June publication), JULY 15 for FALL (September publication), and ISSN 0847 - 2890 OCTOBER 15 for WINTER (December publication). PM NO. 40050109 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO ALL SUBMISSIONS: 550 10707 100 AVE NW The Advocate, ACSW, #550, 10707 - 100 Avenue, Edmonton AB T5J 3M1 EDMONTON AB T5J 3M1 ATTN: Lori Sigurdson • E-MAIL: [email protected] • PHONE: (780) 421-1167 • FAX: 421-1168.

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Julie Werner Julie Sembower Karen Lina Filomeno-Melchionna Lina Jameson Melissa Francis Ross Francis Das Papiya Roxanne Dohms Roxanne Vanderleest Monica Karen Crawford Karen Bob Palichuk Bob Jen Geary Jen Robert Halfyard Robert Larocque Tracy Godwin Dossou Godwin Johnson Heather Joanne Morcom Joanne O’Donnell Gloria Jacquie Keller Jacquie Boley Joanne Wayne Carrier Wayne Claudette Giguere Claudette Suzanne Taylor Suzanne Fort McMurray McMurray Fort Edmonton Edmonton Drumheller Drumheller Cold Lake Lake Cold Canmore Canmore Calgary Calgary Brooks Brooks Athabasca Athabasca Volume 33 Welcome and bienvenue to the 2009 ACSW Conference! Rose Lamoureux and Cathy Vaessen Cathy Vaessen, MEd, RSW, and Rose Lamoureux, BSW, RSW ACSW Conference Co-chairs

news news 2009 ACSW Conference March 26 - 28, 2009, in Calgary

The 2009 ACSW Annual Conference theme is 100 Years of Change and Beyond. The years from 1909-2009 are an introspective and inspiring historical journey social workers traveled in the in their efforts to meet society’s needs.

100 years ago... Knowing change is the one constant factor in life, we ask ourselves in reflection: have we made progress over the last 100 years? In 2009 ACSW Annual Conference 1909, the average life expectancy was 47 years and the average wage March 26 - 28, 2009 was $0.22/hour. Heroin and morphine were sold over the counter to give “buoyancy to the mind” and 95% of births took place in the home. Our practices have changed over the years and we have the opportunity to shape the future.

Thursday’s events 1909 k r 2009 o l W The conference will be held March 26 – 28, 2009 in Calgary. On ia oc S of Thursday evening, arrive before the rush to register early. Attend rs ea Y the AGM and awards and celebrate a special recognition of Alberta’s 100 Aboriginal people with your colleagues. Plan to end the evening with some light entertainment, food, and refreshments. 100 Years of Change & Beyond Friday activities To keep our bodies and minds fit, we have planned for you to Calgary, Alberta Calgary Telus Convention Centre participate in your choice of activities during Friday’s lunch break. These include belly dancing, yoga, marital arts dance, and a humour and laughter session. Keynote speakers We welcome Susan McClelland, a passionate Social Work Milestones journalist and writer with a canny ability for Lastly, we invite you to map your personal practice and/or your storytelling. She is one of our dynamic keynote agency’s historical highlights on the Social Work Milestones con- speakers. tinuum board, which covers 1909-2009. Come and join your fel- low social workers to learn from the past, work on the present, and Our other highly sought-after keynote speaker, change the future! n Gary Bailey, is a well known social work pioneer who is new to Calgary, but not to the Cathy Vaessen is a Team Leader in the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Rose ACSW conference. Lamoureaux is a Community Social Worker with the City of Calgary.

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are interested, what they are bring interested, strengths to the position, and their ability to commit to of meetings attending both ACSW Council (8 a meetings year) and the CASW Board (2 face-to- face and meetings 2 or conferences). phone more should Submissions be by made Jan. 26/09 to the ACSW office: #550, 10707 - AB, 100 Edmonton, T5J Ave, 3M1 Email: [email protected] FAX: (780) 421-1167 or 1-866-874-8931 (toll free) should should submit a and resume a cover letter why they indicating Issue 4 • www.acsw.ab.ca/who_we_are/council/council_committees/process_for_resolutions.doc/index_html All must be resolutions submitted to the ACSW by 26, office January 2009, to allow time for the preparing AGM agenda. Time Time will be available at the AGM to If discuss you resolutions. wish to submit a please resolution the for review format posted submitting resolutions on the ACSW website at: The AGM provides an The AGM provides opportunity to report on the events and of meet recognize the newly award past recipients, year, elected members of ACSW Council. The Annual General Meeting of Meeting The General the Annual Alberta College of will Social Workers take place afternoon, Thursday 26, March 2009, at the Centre. Calgary Convention Telus NOTICE: ACSW Annual General Meeting General Annual ACSW NOTICE: 2009 26, March Thursday,

candidates for Council candidates to the role of consider ACSW on representative the CASW Members board. who are interested background in background social policy is preferred. The Executive Committee of Council is now seeking qualified to attend ACSW Council in meetings to order serve as an effective link Also, communication between a ACSW and CASW. to also serve the purposes of the CASW. Ideally, to ACSW should also serve the Ideally, purposes of the CASW. be by who represented an has (within recent individual the last five years) on experience ACSW Council and who is able The responsibilities of a The responsibilities CASW Board member an requires who is individual able to Alberta both represent and officially selecting its CASW representative. The ACSW representative is selected by a vote of Council. Council. of vote a by selected is representative ACSW The representative. CASW its selecting President. These board members serve for two-year terms and may serve up to three three to up serve may and terms two-year for serve members board These President. for responsible is organization member province/territorial Each terms. consecutive The Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Social Workers consists of a of consists Workers Social of Association Canadian the of Directors of Board The the plus organization, member provincial/territorial each by designated representative CASW Board required ACSW representative to ACSW representative the Volume 33 in the news approval.26,March on 2009. Calgary in 2009 Meeting the General Annualat presented awards be The will regardingfor makerecommendationsaward Council and to reviewnominees recipients to the is committee Committee. Recruitment and Nominations reviewthe byfor documentation nominee’ssupporting anythe and enclose resume and yournomination for rationale clear a the to ACSW by office writing in submitted be must Nominations ACSW.Social Registered not are Workers. category this in Nominees the of havegoals who advancedworkthe and social professionof the in inherent ideals valuesand the Honorary Honorary • clients. to providing ACSWwhile service direct the of mission and Ethics of Code the to commitment and skills haveexemplary who exhibited standing The ACSW • clients. our with weworkenvironmentswhich the in and functioning, deliverysystems social enhancing service at aimed throughadvocacy, action,social development/analysis, policy action developmentpolitical program or community the workand social professionof the to contribution outstanding havean who made standing The John • ACSW John Alberta College of Social Workers Social of College Alberta u Hutton Memberships Hutton ACSW members are invited to submit nominations for the followingawards:the for nominations submit invitedareto ACSWmembers For further information contact the ACSW office at (780) 421-1167 or 1-800-661-3089.the or contact 421-1167 (780) ACSW information at office further For Award

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require additional time commitments. Costs additional require associated time with commitments. council meetings and activities are reimbursed to council members. Council members meet about 8 times Annual General a including year the Meeting held in Conference. conjunction Annual Provincial with the Memberspositions Council attend in additional executive meetings. in memberscommittees and become may other involved activities that social workers social seeking workers election for a position on Council should be willing to: • • • • • • • • • The ACSW also ACSW serves as The a association professional that best promotes supports practices membershipin social activities that work, strengthen the and profession for advocates public policies that support competent social practice. work is The ACSW comprisedCouncil of of elected and appointed members who are for responsible conducting the affairs in ACSW accordance of the The membership elects ten (10) registered social workers with the HPA. who Four to (4) are serve not public on members, social Council. workers, are appointed to serve on Albertacouncil by the government. Council ServingACSW is a on Registered challenging commitment. ACSW Council Member Roles and Responsibilities and Roles Member Council ACSW is authorized Albertaby the Workers Health The College of Social to Act conduct (HPA) the activities of Professions a regulatoryprofessional body which involves: • • • . -

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THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING Annual Annual General Meeting. Elected candidates are determined by a majority cast. of votes the members’ Election results are officially declared at the ACSW website. website. ACSW Once the a nominations list are received of candidates and biographies will be posted on website. ACSW the will be conducted online Voting via the January 26, 2009. Biographies of nominees 2009. January 26, must be emailed to the office. the membership in December 2008 Completed nominations forms signed by RSW two nominators must be submitted by This Call for Nominations is circulated to BIOGRAPHIES IS JANUARY 26, 2009. 26, BIOGRAPHIES IS JANUARY ing from the ACSW website: website: ACSW ing the from Recruitment Committee. Nomination forms for download are available positions may positions be may filled Annual General at the Meeting by an election of nominees from the floor conductedby the Nominations and In the case of a single candidate for any election to that position, position requires a majority of Unfilled returned ballots. • • • • • Election Procedure Election • President, Vice President, and three Council Vice President, President, terms. are for Positions two-year members. time towards ACSW Council, please consider Council, ACSW time towards the nomination posi for process available up Positions for election in tions. 2009 are the If you If are interested you in becoming a member of Council ACSW or of know the other RSWs who could contribute their expertise and ACSW ACSW 2009 Council Elections Call for Nominations Volume 33 inin thethe newsnews program. welcomethe also Rendall Cindy as workerssuch social Local services, corrections,practice.family private and and child clinics,health mental hospitals,as such areas in challenges new for program.awaitednewgraduates this prepareMSW will It eagerly has sector services human area and Lethbridge The period.” residency,on-campus of periods short six overtwo-year a Region.during instruction receive will face-to-face “Students instruction,” saysDr.Southern Hall,Alberta the of head Barry online and face-to-face format,combining hybrid a in deliveredbe will courses requiredeight the of “Most be therewould known I’d “If spaces,student competitive25 with admissions. havewill basis. cohort part-time Each a on school attending employmentwhile maintain and communities home their in stay to students most permit to delivery model flexible a offer and clinically-oriented be will program Southern Alberta program,MSW two-yearEdmonton Likethe newold the beyond.and Creek fromPeaceRiverstudents Pincher to accessibleare that programs graduate offer provincialto its mandate upon builds Social of Alberta,Faculty Lethbridge/Southern the Workin in 2009 August beginning program newest its graduate With work practice by registering in one of the University of Calgary’s four Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. BSW graduates, take note! No matter where you live in Alberta, you will soon be able to prepare for advanced social work social in degree graduate a Consider opportunities? new master Wantto University of Calgary Faculty of Social Work Lynne Dulaney TheFaculty Beat year, I might have waited!” year,mighthave I Lethbridgeprogramnextin a

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Lynne Dulaney is the communications consultant for the Faculty of Social Social of Faculty the for consultant communications the is Dulaney Lynne Calgary. of University at Work admission is January 31, 2009. Visit 2009. admission is January 31, more information. of achieving in a challenging safe yet environment.” Deadline for submitting applications for fall 2009 increase your knowledge about knowledge increase your specific issues and spe an opportunitycialize you It’s in for to a specific area. and capable become learnmore self-aware what you’re “The MSW will open more doors to in you our currentsays student Sandra profession,” diverse “It with you will an provide opportunity to Engstrom. expanding their career opportunities by applying to the accessible MSW program. With four options to consider, social from With four workers options to consider, are encouraged the across to province consider blended blended learning with a combination of face-to-face, and video-based instructional methods.” delivery Web, course-based program of study while remaining in their the faculty’s Sieppert, Jackie Dr. says communities,” “Our students can experiencedirector of e-learning. specializing in leadership in human services. “The distance program offers students a flexible, distance education MSW program is for also available BSW graduates who to want earn a graduate degree of the social community. work part-time, If those a are not two-year, enough options, With a program review underway this fall, director of this With a fall, underway program review graduate George the says Sally student St. affairs Dr. program will better be poised even to meet the needs child and family services, gerontology, and international child and familygerontology, services, social work. work closely work with internationally-renowned faculty members to further focus their studies in areas such as since 1966. The Calgary-based program offers thesis since 1966. or course-based for routes either clinical practice or leadership in human Students services specializations. Both Lethbridge and Edmonton programs are modelled on nationally-accredited graduatethe faculty’s which has been educating program, social workers MSW and that many career options would open up, MSW and that many career options open would up, particularly in the north.” Volume 33 President

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These days, it seems to be normal to have to “read between the lines” as the world experiences another cycle of uncertainty, affecting our everyday lives. It is a human characteristic to try to figure out what is going on when there are so many unknowns; however, sometimes this effort produces more confusion than clarity.

regular regular If you know me well, you know I can sometimes get tangential. I am about to take a departure that will hopefully “Often the most calming thing we can come to make sense. offer a person is the truth. Just to know A client was referred to me for assessment and treatment what is happening, as bad as it might of depression. After a number of visits, I came to two conclusions. First, I do not think I could accept this client’s be, offers opportunities to react and reality as bravely and graciously if I was living their life. Second, this client has a remarkable sense of self and love for experience the nature of being human.” life that transcended the challenges.

The client and I both agreed depression was not a factor things beyond our control. Although we pass these messages in this situation but that the referral might be more of a onto clients, friends, family, and colleagues, we sometimes reflection of assumptions about living with the client’s specific need to listen to our own words of wisdom. set of challenges. Often the most calming thing we can offer a person is the When I admitted I did not think I could be as gracious under truth. Just to know what is happening, as bad as it might be, the same circumstances, the client responded that personal offers opportunities to react and experience the nature of spirit and faith kept life meaningful and that each day was being human. Obviously, as professionals we need to consider a choice to live the life you have been given. I began to other factors when communicating with clients, but that is wonder who was helping who! part of the judgment that comes with being a social worker. When we are faced with so little clarity, truth comes as a This situation has lessons for us in these uncertain times. First, pleasant break from the rest of what is occurring. there is no benefit to trying to figure out what is going on by reading between lines, analyzing body language, consulting Here is a personal example. During the last few weeks of my psychics, or imagining worst case scenarios. A lot of energy mother’s life, I often asked the staff at her facility how she was goes into these activities. I have done all but the psychic doing. Usually, the response was encouraging and hopeful, consultation, being somewhat superstitious and fearful of but vague in details. My assessment of Mom’s situation was so psychics. I realize that all my misplaced efforts do not change different from what I was being told, confusion and anger set what eventually happens, and usually situations are not as bad in. Unfortunately, there was no social worker attached to the as what my imagination creates. facility.

The best thing we can do is to take care of ourselves by After some effort, I finally learned the situation was dire. making the most of each day and not spending energy on Mom was not expected to live much longer. When a nurse

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finally told me, I hugged her in gratitude and grief. Sometimes In these challenging times, it is important not to lose track the truth is hard to offer because what we are asked to of the need to take care of ourselves in a variety of ways. We

communicate is so emotionally charged—for the client and us. can do this by dealing with what is known, asking questions, regular and nurturing ourselves emotionally and physically. It is only A lack of clarity happens among our members as well. I am possible to be helpful when we are able to stay well ourselves. frequently asked “What do we get for our $300.00?” I am feature amazed by some of the beliefs people have in answer to this Take care and have a wonderful holiday! n question. These explanations are not factual but stories that Randy Harris is the president of ACSW. He can be reached through the ACSW office at circulate among members, generating a credibility that is [email protected]. difficult to counter at times.

This speaks to the need for the council and ACSW to better communicate the facts. We do this through the electronic newsletter, the web page, as well as the Advocate. You can also contact your area coordinator, council members, or staff members for clarification of concerns. I and other council members are available to meet with area social workers and clarify concerns—we just need an invitation. &

National meeting of regulators

Each September, the social work regulators from across Canada meet to discuss issues of mutual concern. This year, the meeting was hosted by the ACSW in Banff.

Topics of discussion included the Agreement on Internal Trade, credential verification, working with the Association of Social Work Boards, introducing an entry-to-practice examination, working across borders, and developing a national council of regulators. This annual get-together is one way we work to ensure that there is some consistency in the regulation of social work practice across the country. It also provides an opportunity for us all to learn from each other and to benefit from a range of experiences. Next year’s meeting will be in Prince Edward Island. n Registrars at the lake

Volume 33 • Issue 4 13 regular feature workersabout very personal issues andfor the most it’spart dentialityappears pretty straightforward. Clients speak tosocial Ontheofit,face therequirement tomaintain client confi • • • • • Principles: disclose the least amount of confidential information necessary to achieve the desired purpose. prevent serious, foreseeable and imminent harm to a client or others. In all instances, social workers social workers will keep information confidential does not apply when disclosure is necessary to authorized representatives or when required by law or court order. The general expectation that to other parties (including family members) with the informed consent of clients, clients’ legally information will be shared with third parties. Social workers only disclose confidential information privacy of client information and respecting the client’s right to control as to when or whether this and confidence placed in them by clients, communities and other professionals by protecting the associated with professional services to clients. Social workers demonstrate respect for the trust A cornerstone of professional social work relationships is confidentiality with respect to all matters professionalpractice in Confidentiality Value5: Alison MacDonald Ethicsinaction clients early in their relationship.their in early clients to limitations these communicating clearly by practice professional their to apply that confidentiality to limits to respect with transparencyworkers demonstrate Social relevantbyCode. laws,this permitted or order court requiredor when permission without information client communicate and workersconfidentiality maybreakSocial client’srepresentative.legal the of permission or client the of consent informed the with information confidential disclose workersonly Social professionalcontext.a in shared information of confidentiality to client’sworkers the respectSocial right public.the of members and clients professional by relationship the in placed confidence and trust the of importance workersthe respectSocial , MDipl, RSW

14 • • • • • you:told client a if do youmight what client’sthe workerviolate confidentiality.wantsto Consider social the when difficult more little a maybe situation The withoutsiders unless theclient hasgiven informedconsent. agreethat information about ourclients should notbeshared nobodyelse’s business. Werespect their toprivacyright and he is stealing from his employer to pay his gambling debts. gamblingemployer payfromhis his to stealing is he parents. her tell 16,awayis she than pregnant,run rather to planning and two names. under welfarebenefits collecting is she status. health his partner,knowledgeof his no has who with havingunprotectedsex is positivehe HIV and is he incident. the in waskilled pedestrian knowsthe she but scene. the fled neverand She was caught pedestrian a hit impaired,while wasdriving she past the in point some at The Advocate Advocate The Alison MacDonald Continued on page 15 • Winter 2008 Winter regular feature - . . n

n Those who have Those not who an provided have update one way with one one way client and altogether another with way based on a their different client, individual circumstances. will you at some to point decide Chances have whether are, it is better to maintain or to confidentiality. violate a client’s An ethical decision-making model is a useful tool for making decision. your ACSW. for Registrar Associate the is MacDonald Alison of December. of December. in 2008 and who cannot be reached will be dropped from the Roster at the end of January 2009 please update your request in When receive December, you complete it and send it rightso that this away does not get The Private Practice Committee monitors the and roster lost. and appreciate not would updates having it on time, volunteer to spend additional time tracking submissions. Thank for you attention your to this matter. at reached be can and Committee Practice Private the of member a is Ferber Audrey [email protected]. A respond may social worker Each situation facewe is unique. Because we Because are tryingwe to registrationmake a more depend will a We grace period able procedure, has been established. to reach those endeavor not who responded by the have end 15 , using Frederic ,

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Private Practice Page Practice Private Ferber Audrey members an update request in December. Although the members an update request in December. formssent ACSW renewal to all Aprilmembersroster in 35 to are yet be 2008, received. While the past seen few this years poorly have procedure aimed to have we correct this by sending administered, all or mailed to: Completed updates should be emailed to: as possible, as this is a requirement to remain on the roster. roster. the on remain to requirement a is this as possible, as formsRenewal can be website. accessed ACSW on the All members of the Private Practice Roster must annually complete an update. The information required for this update is update this for required information The update. an complete annually must Roster Practice Private the of members All soon as update your complete Please Roster. Practice Private current and valid a maintain to ACSW allows and important An open letter to ACSW Private Practice Roster members Roster Practice Private ACSW to letter open An Annual renewal Annual update renewal past due! situation. workers to The workers help decide you the best course of action. brieffollowing example be may useful if are model, facedyou with Reamer’s a similar maintain or break confidentiality) lead may to the violation harm of There to another the (i.e. client or a third party). ethical are decision-making several to models social available Circumstances like Circumstances these like are clear examples of an ethical the to to moral one take imperative dilemma: action (i.e. Ethics in action Ethics 14 page from Continued Volume 33 regular feature regular feature Continued from page 15 Ethicsinaction 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. caught. not was client the and ago months eral sev place took incident The pedestrian. a killed Issue: risk as the situation moves forward. moves situation the as risk of possibility the reduce to measures take to Continue document. Monitor,evaluate, made. you choice the for reasons the with concluding considerations, various the of summary a and with consulted you people of names the including decision, your reaching in followed you processes the all Document it. with through follow action, of course a on decided have you Once decision. your Make resolution. best the finding in helpful be may experience or knowledge more with others and association, professional your experts, ethics attorneys, supervisors, staff,experts. Agency appropriate and colleagues with Consult etc. regulations; and policies agency values; personal principles; and theory practice work social principles; legal ethics; of codes guidelines; principles, theories, ethical Consider action. of course possible each against and for reasons Examine each. to risks and efits ben perceived the and options your all ing identify chart a up draw to helpful be may It risks. and benefits possible with along each, in involved participants and action of courses Tentativelypossible all identify group. broader much a to extend could and agency your supervisor,and or employer your yourself, client, your minimum a at include to likely is this work, social In make. you decision the by affected be to likely organizations groups, individuals, Identify available? is answer an which for issue standards or legal a fact in it is or ethics of matter a this Is facing? are you issue the in duties and values conflicting the are what issue: ethical the Identify

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Membership Membership as of 26, November 2008: 5,971 New New RSWs Caroline Simone Johnson Steeves Johnson Simone Caroline Joy Ufuoma Aratumi Itamah Joy Ufuoma Lynn Kara Jackson John Pauline Shahanara Huq Shahanara Bernetta Grace Hussey Brett Patti Ilomin Michele Harshenin Michele Hassanali Shelina Philip Herman Courtney Patricia Halliday Courtney Patricia Jennifer Lynn Hamelin L. Cindy Harmata Jaclyn Jaclyn Ann Guenette Julia W Guevarra Gloria Gladys Gullion Michelle Marie Graham Marie Michelle Selena Hannah Grant Carly Lynn Gray Corinne Yvonne Corinne Fontaine Yvonne Germaine F. Cynthia Gillian Leigh Gish Stephanie Stephanie Lois Dockrell Sheila Dawn Eliasson Gracita M. Fernandez Barbara Barbara J. Cowan Lori Deemter Anu Dhanju Kevin Kevin R. Cole Collins Lorraine Andrea Luce Cote Elsa Campos Schutte Caouette Michelle Meghann Loree Clements Ronda L. Ronda Beselt Carmen Biggins Jodi Danielle Jacoba Bremner Phoebe Phoebe Ashby Shelby Renee Asselin Atnikov Brenna Janice Lynn Janice Anderson Radka Antalikova Elizabeth Catherine Arial Contessa Contessa Abbott Priscilla Akhigbe Adaibe Anderson Janice Volume 33 regular feature resulted in 9 BSW graduates,wellas BSW as 9 in resulted College.Nations First Quills Blue This at site on entirely work degree social of deliveredfour-year bachelor its Calgary Universityof the when 1982 to 1978 from offered workwasfirst Social work. care,child and corrections,social and tration,studies,general education, youth arts, nursing,secretarial include adminis to range program the expand to colleges severaluniversitieswith mainstreamand partnerships many of first wasthe This 1975.in offering post-secondary initial Star, Morning knownits as became program,education of bachelor Alberta University of the two of first years The universityprograms.trades,and college wellas as into entry school,residentialchurch-operatedoffers sponsored college federally the a as 1930s early the in Built St.townof the near Paul. reserveland of acres 240 Edmonton,occupies of Quills Blue approximatelynortheast kilometres Located 200 elder.Nation LakeCree Saddle one wellpeople.as as 13,000 almost embody communities These communities:Nations Beaver Lake, Lake,Cold FrogLake, Lake,Whitefish Lake, Heart Kehewin, Lake, Saddle and sevenFirst the local governedmembers,sevenbyboardof is representing appointed one college each The knowledge and practices. prime objectives is to promote a sense of pride in indigenous heritage and reclaim traditional encourages study in a unique socio-cultural and academic environment. One of the college’s education centre. It serves the academic and training needs of people of all cultures and Since 1971, Blue Quills First Nations College (BQFNC) has been a locally controlled indigenous education work social of history long a College… Nations First Quills Blue Sharon Steinhauer DiplomaDialogue , BSW, RSW - Blue Quills First Nations College 18 The Advocate Advocate The • Winter 2008 Winter regular feature Diploma Dialogue Diploma www.hsaa.ca indigenous world-view relationships with all things effects of colonization and resulting lateral violence decolonizing the mind anti-oppressive and developing and practice, traditional self- strong and cultural towards knowledge identity. We also raise public awareness about about awareness public also raise We ofthe important role allied health social workers. including professionals The Health Sciences Association of Sciences Association Health The than 17,000 more Alberta represents and support technical, professional, health care in Alberta’s employees wages fair for bargain We system. our conditions for and decent working members. • • • • • cultures. This step realizes another stage in the Blue Quills cultures. vision and credible of accredited post-secondaryproviding education to people in this region. First Quills Blue at Programs Work Social of Coordinator is Steinhauer Sharon College. Nations The social journey work took another huge leap this year, the through on campus, offering Work a Master of Social for a cohort of of 30 University Calgary, students of all 19 - Issue 4 •

program. The college is nearing conclusion of a program. transfer agree ment with the of University Calgary for a Diploma program a unique providing model that will address: Blue Quills First Nations College is in now a leadership position to begin delivering its indigenous own social work of Elders for an Indigenous Degree within Work Sociala 2010 projected start date. elders from the northern and southern tribes and through an exploration of social work concepts in their respective This haslanguages. resulted in the Declaration of the Council has been working on the development of a First Nations degreeWork Socialthrough an inclusive process with the First NationsAdult & Higher Education Consortium (FNAHEC), which addresses accreditation standards and developmental needs of memberThe institutions.consortium Quills campus. Blue Quills First Nations College is also a member of Circle Circle admits students into the of third year a four-year This program has graduated 47 individuals at the Blue degree. achieve their degreesachieve the from of University Calgary through Virtual Learning Circle curriculumthe offered since 2002. Virtual Learning the Formally Access called Division, the Cultural College to offer their Diploma of Social Work, which Cultural College to offer Work, their Diploma of Social 58 As students of 2008, June has an indigenous foundation. graduated have gone this from on program have and to several In 1999, BQFNC entered into In agreement1999, with Maskwachees Bachelor of This Indian(BISW) was Work Socialdegree. granted to 21 successful candidates during 2000 and 2001 convocations. In the1997, college contracted with the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College/University of Regina to offer the offered offered the Grant Community MacEwan College Diploma of resulting in 37 diploma graduates. Work, Social others that from cohort who later completed their degrees BQFNC the Through 1980s, at the of University Calgary. Volume 33 By Joan Marie Galat, Advocate Editor

100 Years of Child Protection:

Joan Marie Galat article 1st World Conference feature feature of Women’s Shelters... an incredible start to the next 100 years

The first World Conference of Women’s Shelters provided an incredible new opportunity for family violence prevention workers in Canada and around the world to network, share proven innovations, and learn from each other. Organized by the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS), the Edmonton conference, held September 8-11, welcomed more than 800 delegates from 51 countries.

“Our hope is that other shelters around the world will take these key learnings and customize them to their own communities,” says Patti McClocklin, ACWS Communications and Partnership Specialist. “The mayor of a PEI community wants to host a Breakfast with the Guys event like Mayor

Mandel does here … an event we attached with the confer- Honorary social worker Jan Reimer (center) participating in the Opening Ceremony ence. We have a page of outcomes, big, little, expected, and Round Dance. Asani performs in the background. unexpected.”

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Conference Cent Conference W A es. She hopes to es. implement program some of the children’s ming she learned about participantsthrough Norway from and Sweden. Patterson, says tremendously,” me impacted conference “The program, outreach an and program residential the oversees who at residing women for program care child a as drop-in well as Program Work Social MacEwan’s on serves also She shelter. the of Council Alberta the for chairperson as Committee, Advisory a as member and meetings, directors executive Shelters Women Committee. Governance Board ACWS the of “I saddened was to hear and see the issues are global and are My perception of in workers the the fieldsame. is when a persevere lot of hurdles or blocks road try to prevent them continuing.” from Some feel it will at take least a generation to alter the balance and women between men of at power of all society. levels The conference explored struggles against equality and other factors that contribute to the changing of roles women. Patterson, BA, RSW, is initiating protocols to improve is servic initiating to protocols improve RSW, BA, Patterson, 21 | SH | 1, 2008 SEPTEMBER 8-1 SEPTEMBER Issue 4 •

— Sister Shelter May Lurana Patterson, Lucinda political political and legal issues cease? How can women live safely in their own home without ever having to leave and flee to a shelter?” “The “The work [but] of shelters what is really necessary, needs to happen? How do the the Lurana Shelter’s executive director, Sister Lucinda May director, executive the Lurana Shelter’s Lurana Shelter one was of sheltersfive highlighted on the As a result of the conference, opening night. conference’s thing inspired them,” says McClocklin. “They “They could share McClocklin. says thing inspired them,” with people Some who people understand. who in work this field are survivors and findoverwhelming.” it emotionally from Jamaica’s only shelter. only shelter. Jamaica’s from there a was know huge group of people “To doing the same The conference emotional was Some for many participants. such people as who in work the attended isolation, worker of posters promoting prevention of family violence, of and of postersnow familyprevention promoting violence, plans to collect posters and create a similar display. clients’ perspectives. After a year, the compiled data will After a year, perspectives. clients’ be used to establish standards to Alberta. be applied across Another delegate impressed was with the international display shelters. After choosing best practices in shelters. these three areas, and results from evaluate the review, group will implement, One of the ACWS’s outcomes involves establishing a outcomes involves One ACWS’s of the pilot group of 11 shelters to determine to how best create and cultural servicesAlberta for safety, standardized health, Volume 33 feature article How can women live safely in their own home without everwithout ownhome their women liveHowin can safely cease? issues legal and political the Howdo happen? to needs Patterson, questions. different asking find myself “I really What necessary,”is shelters believeworkof I the “Though says overturned.be overownershipto of females—needs rights havemen womenand to superior are believedmen is that it tions. countries—where manywomen in of lowstatus The powerrolesand relagender expresseshow society lenging chal womenmeans against violence end to struggle The valued.”is knowingshe and living woman in fault her is it knowif her,bones her breaks her,strangle to her,her, on burns tries urinates partner cuts keepgoing.to liveher to womanwhether continues This livedhas throughshe wordswhat of field,the brokenstayin the who those woman’sfor think “I Continued from page 21 Women’sshelters DID YOU KNOW... • • • • targeted violence.targeted female- of dimensions global the acknowledgedexplicitly community international the time first the 1993, December in violence WomenFemale-targetedagainst Violence of Elimination the on Declaration the adopted Assembly General Nations United The rights. human fundamental most the of violations circumcision—all female and marriages, child abuse,rape,domestic of form the take may Violence daughters. abort parentsexpectant when violence of victims areFemales globe. the aroundwomen of millions oflives the affects Violence … … she is acrossfromyouwantingto is she I think workers keep on to assist this assist to workerskeepon think I … is what sustains them sustains what is - - 22 International poster display and the “Silent Witnesses” Canada. This group experiences a higher risk of violence and violence of Canada.risk higher a experiences group This womenin by faced Aboriginal challenges the exploring innovativeworkshopsConferencesuggested approacheswhile FamilyReduce Practices Healing Peace—Aboriginal Violence Familyto Exposed Violence,Indigenous Women Violence Against Women,Practices,Shelter Best Trafficking, Children Men’sForum—Workingas End Leadership Men to with Allies the dayfollowedconferenceincluding Each themes different protectwomen’sto steps legal rights.human taking as important as just is families within peace attaining equals.womenviewas to men howexploredconference The boysand women,educate against to violence need the and process.of this issues awarenessin the raised step of It The Worldof Conference Women’s integral wasan Shelters kit!” aid first the believebe workto wewantour band-aid.a workas their I of think workerto social wishes believe not any do I shelter? a to leaveflee havingto and Delegates in a Spanish session The Advocate Advocate The ,and Promoting • Winter 2008 Winter . feature article . Breakfast with the Guys the with Breakfast 23 Left, Jackson Katz delivers his delivers Katz Jackson Left, Deliver: and “Stand address, keynote 21st the in men for strategy new a at century,” dancing hoop world Right, on performs Arcand Dallas champion evening. Cultural the Laughter yoga session yoga Laughter Presenter Fif Fernandez (with mouse) and international delegates international and mouse) (with Fernandez Fif Presenter - Issue 4 • Promoting Peace—Aboriginal

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They face neglect, changing caregivers, family violence, sexual abuse, or other horrendous experiences. Children and youth receiving services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act can feel as if no one is on their side, but they are not truly without someone to listen or help. They can turn to a children’s advocate.

For about the last 13 years, Donna Servetnyk, BSW, RSW, has been an advocate through the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. Her tools are legislation, policy, good practice, and most of all, listening skills. It helps that she delights in the children and youth she meets and holds strong convictions on their right to be heard. Donna Servetnyk Currently working in Region Six, Servetnyk’s role is to listen to the perspectives of children and youth under provincial protection. Referrals may come from children and youth as well as foster parents or support workers who are dissatisfied with plans being made. Unhappiness with a placement is one issue often experienced by those in care. Other recurring themes include children needing permanency, teens needing transitional support to independence and Aboriginal clients who cannot get out of the system.

Servetnyk ensures decisions consider interests from all perspectives, including the child’s personal feelings. She connects with clients on their turf. A typical day involves meeting with children, youth, decision makers, and returning a multitude of calls.

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decision-making process.” decision-making taken seriously when decisions taken are seriously about made when decisions their lives. All of their as should interests be part considered of a well-informed things because it becomes clear that our focus is to sure make understandwe their issue and what to like they would see other things youth I decision believe makers need to consider. often share more about their reasons for certainwanting “We are totally biased,” admits Servetnyk. “We are here to “We admits Servetnyk. are totally biased,” “We stand beside them and support them in expressing their do to not be have concernedWe about all the viewpoints. the distraction of to having a make decision and they can with kids before problem-solve going to meetings. 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Ideally counsellors will possess a graduate degree (or greater) in mental health complimented by a number of years of post-graduate clinical experience. Candidates’ superior knowledge of short term counselling is enhanced by previous experience in EAP counselling, addiction assessment and/or trauma services. Strong goal setting, case management abilities and comprehensive knowledge of community resources will ensure success in this role. At Shepell•fgi, French/English bilingual skills are always an asset.

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