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and then Services and then click on . involvement in the community, their educational institution, institution, their educational in involvement the community, and the Alberta five Each College of Social year, Workers. bursaries of $1000 will be awarded. visit For information the more ACSW Go website. to & Services Bursary The for deadline is application October 30, 2007. ACSW Student Bursary Student ACSW The Alberta College established of a Social Workers Student Bursary Fund in 2004 to assist social work to students through a their continue education college or university program. their The award supports who demonstrate students to commitment of social the work profession through active Dr. Avery Calhoun, previously Associate Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Students, previously Calhoun, Avery Dr. assumed the field education directorshipJuly. in BSW, MSW 1998, (PhD 2007, Ayala Faculty alumna Jessica she became an assistant pro In 1996) July, has come full circle. fessor based on George the PhDs and CalgarySally St. campus. also Ernestjoined the Khalema, Wulff faculty in Calgary. Dan Central joined and the NorthernEdmonton: Region. PhD, Long-time supporter endows grad scholarship grad endows supporter Long-time with After an graduating Work the from Faculty of Social MSW Ruth degree Hilland in supported1974, her alma mater with annual gifts years—a 30 remarkable for consecutive over in itself. achievement her and generosity resulted in vision an have endowed Now, Thescholarship Ruth created to benefit graduate students. will be awarded Hilland Graduate Work Scholarship in Social to a student masters-level in clinical practice with an interest in spirituality Hilland and herselfit how relates to prac practice. ticed mainly in the mental area of health provincial services in Calgary. Contact Katrina Bradley at (403) 220-5153 or for information [email protected] on student awards. changes Faculty on Connie has to Barlow moved new challenges after servDr. ing eight years as Director of the Field faculty’s Education. - - and select a to add name your www.fsw.ucalgary.c [email protected] has a great lineup of opportunities this fall Issue 3 •

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the other activities both Council and members are involved in to our advance common goals. are as a profession, and carryare as a profession, out our regulatory function in In the next a manner. responsible on work along the governance with results of all Council’s to be the type of organization that can be a for voice social educate the public and about government justice, who we structure and process in August. The purpose of which was structure August. and in process to certainmake that positioned are well the we to provide type of support and ACSW member engagement for required Continued from page from Continued for Council exam members, activities. participateACSW in participated in examination a of ple, two-day our governance President’s Report President’s to become involved with our committee. Please contact with us our to committee. become involved and help in the effort to connect with each other more. of our committee members if name your is missed. Committee is everyone inviting AboriginalWork The Social The ASWC will The be making Aboriginalcontact with social Albertaregistered Workers with workers the College of Social an through e-mail Please distributionconnect with list. one website ( website 2007. able September 1, developed the 2006/7 Strategic Plan, which involved several several the 2006/7 developed which Strategicinvolved Plan, communication strategies to create methods to better con our own developed have We Aboriginalnect social workers. social workers social is workers a huge barrier to creating a supportive the committee As a result, system network for each other. annually with a circle of eight elders from across Alberta to receive direction on where to focus in the upcoming year. upcoming the in focus to where on direction receive to Alberta across from elders eight of circle a with annually AboriginalASWC that is communication among The aware In existence since 2000, the committee has struggled to keep the Aboriginal voice strong, contending with a multitude multitude a with contending strong, voice Aboriginal the keep to struggled has meets committee committee the The 2000, Alberta. since in existence In organization or person Aboriginal each by encountered those as same barriers—the of Get involved! values. Aboriginal of philosophy and integrity the maintain to structured was (ASWC) Committee Work Social Aboriginal The Brenda Gladue, Gladue, Brenda Co-chair Committee Aboriginal Social Work Work Social Aboriginal Committee Volume 32 regular feature Somemajor changes proposed relate tomandatory reporting of minorchanges designed tobetter clarifyregulatory processes. introducedinthelegislature. Many oftheamendments involve InJune Bill 41, the Health Profession Act nationsinaddition toother ASWBbusiness. fortheboard toobserve anddiscuss processes related toexami nations.Meeting at ACTheadquarters offered anopportunity theorganization that develops andconducts the ASWBexami (ASWB)inIowa City. Iowa City istheheadquarters of ACT, BoardofDirectors ofthe AssociationofSocial WorkBoards Justtotheprior Torontoforum, attendedI themeeting ofthe internationalcredentials. standardsforthe various organizations andsectors that assess exploredering thepossibility ofestablishing pan-Canadian EvaluationServices ofCanada. Theparticipants atthis gath forInternational Credentials andthe AllianceofCredential discussioncoordinated by theCanadian Information Centre in Toronto. Thisfederally sponsored event involved facilitateda onCanadian Standards inInternational Credential Evaluation active.Inmid-August attendedI two-daya Stakeholder Forum Therealm ofprofessional regulation isbecoming increasingly Summer activities education,practice andregulation. ofcollaboration among thethree sectors oftheprofession— servedtofurther dialoguea designed toidentify potential areas provincialsocial work regulatory bodies. Thisfacilitated session Canadian AssociationofSchools ofSocial Work(CASSW) and WorkingGroup involving representatives from theCASW, the Thisyear there was anadditional meeting ofanIntersectoral directors. andtheCASW board andmeetinga ofprovincial executive oftheprovincial presidents, jointa meeting ofthepresidents AGM,this gathering provided anopportunity tohave meetings AnnualGeneral Meeting inJune inPEI. Inaddition tothe attendtheCanadian AssociationofSocial Workers(CASW) Theprovincial social work associations were invited into National meetings Meetings,amendments and surveys Rod Adachi, ExecutiveDirector MSW, RSW Health

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[email protected] We look We forward to hearing from you. Please contact Tom atPlease Tom contact at becoming a member of the Private Practice Committee. Welcome!! New members of the Private Practice Roster include Len and McEwen, Connie Westbury, McCaig. Liz Registry. Therefore, we willTherefore, now only Registry. assess the CEU’s of those not on the Clinical Specialty Registry. members comply with the redundant for us to assess forCEU’s Private Practice Roster members who are also on the Clinical Specialty Because the Clinical Committee is required to regu larly assess toCEU’s ensure Clinical Specialty Registry Practice Roster members to ensure they continue to meet policy requirements. 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and the Parkland Institute’s Institute’s Parkland the and The Edmonton group working a is suggested developing of chronology changes income to support—toprovincial be published in a future edition of the the Social May of Encounter. University Justice Calgary’s The committee is trying to organize local SASJ groups in and Lethbridge. Calgary, Red Deer, new Kuiken, Jake resolution, AGM-passed an Following presented Council with a SASJ notice co-chair, of motion encourage government ACSW the suggesting provincial the up to to live its human rights obligations by providing income security. Strathmore and Chestermere social met workers to discuss area social issues con youth including inadequate housing, lack of cerns, transitional shelter for those abusive leaving and child care standards situations, and availability. The committee for advocated Council funding to support We must all continue to to work We ensure all residents of the in of the formerwords British have, Labour province MP Hattersley—“an Roy equal start as as well an open road.” [email protected]. at reached be can Wild Timothy • • • • • 15 century paradox paradox century st

, MA, MSW, RSW MSW, MA, , Issue 3 • Homelessness in a growth economy: Canada’s 21 Canada’s economy: growth a in Homelessness

As a to follow-up a by the motion Edmonton developed SASJ met and with Council representatives group, working opposition politicians officialsand toprovincial discuss social assistance rates. • work: screening process screening and process standards of child care centre staff. Here is a brief update on some of the SASJ Committee’s to issues raised by individual RSWs, we to are also we issues looking raised at by individual RSWs, as as well the and child care availability, homelessness, housing, (currently at least $12 per hour plus benefits). as per the third pillar of our plan and in However, response We continue to support the We income security of work other such as the promoting organizations, concept of a living wage number of initiatives over the past months. As highlighted by by highlighted As months. past the over initiatives of number remains focus primary our plan, action our of layers three the assistance. social security—particularly income With these aims, the Social Action/Social Justice (SASJ) (SASJ) Justice Action/Social Social the aims, these With a in involved been have groups working local and Committee can be improved and can can we do be better improved by enhancing social policy authentic and choices Albertans. providing for all Some people certainly benefitbut the from current boom, others face increasing social and economic marginalization This situation and humiliation. with needless fear, suffering, The spoils of the boom: incomes, profits and poverty in Alberta. in poverty and profits incomes, boom: the of spoils The live up to our Code of Ethics in terms of transformative change and social justice. These are Gordon Gordon are These justice. social and change transformative of terms in Ethics of Code our to up live Laird’s Two documents released in June clearly show the continuing need for registered social workers to to workers social registered for need continuing the show clearly June in released documents Two Committee Committee update Social Action/Social Justice Timothy Wild Timothy Co-chair Committee Social Action/Social Action/Social Social Committee Justice Volume 32 Dan Tabashniuk, BSW, RSW

and

Eugene Ip, MSW, RSW Letters to the editor: article A higher standard

feature feature for all The two letters on these pages were written in response to Alison MacDonald’s Ethics in Action column in the Advocate, “Should social workers meet a higher standard?” (Summer 2007, p. 14)

Dan Tabashniuk, BSW, RSW

I fully agree and support [Alison MacDonald’s] suggestion that “every human being” should include colleagues, supervisors, clients, and all others we have contact with. This should not only include working relationships, but all interactions we have with others. But by saying this, I do not think that social workers are being held to any higher standard than all reasonable human beings should strive towards.

For example, I work for the federal government, and current is defined as any improper conduct that is directed at and Treasury Board policy clearly indicates that all federal govern- offensive to another person, and that the individual knew ment employees (in all departments) shall treat each other or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence with respect and courtesy. or harm. This includes any act, comment, or display that demeans, belittles, or causes humiliation or embarrassment, The preamble to the current harassment legislation specifi- including acts of intimidation or threat. cally states: “...the Treasury Board is committed to providing a work environment where all persons working for the Public Obviously, harassment takes unethical behavior to the furthest Service are treated with respect and dignity.” extreme, but I would suggest that if all federal government employees are bound by the same standard, social workers are The harassment legislation specifically pronounces that harass- not being held to a higher standard than many others. ment is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. Harassment I believe that provincial government employees have similar expectations and I know of many private companies that “...if all federal government employees specifically speak out against harassment. While they may not are bound by the same standard, social have a code of ethics per se, the general premise is that all persons should treat each other as they themselves would like workers are not being held to a higher to be treated.

standard than many others.” Such are my thoughts. n

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Invigorating Communities The Narrative The Project Narrative worth and dignity of every human being.” — the CASW Code of Ethics Change for Children Association withPh.D. America M.D., Bracho Mennonite for Centre Newcomers *David EpstonWorkshop Winter 2008 * a distinguishable practice—we must continue to reach a higher standard of asserting and managing ourselves based on the fullest scope of the discipline, as reflectedby the Code of Ethics. “Social workers believe in the intrinsic In response to the article’s title“Should social workers meet a higher standard?” I argue that for the profession as October 12, 2007 - 9:00 October AM PM2007 12, 9:00 4:00 - - 17 At Edmonton Room at The Stanley Milner Library At The Milner at Stanley Edmonton Room

For workshop details For see: www.thenarrativeproject.ca workshop details Dr. Bracho isinternationally recognized as an expertin the areas of health issues, poverty, racism, minoritywomen, culturalcompetency, and community organization. Thisworkshop will focus on effectivegrassroots approaches to improvethe physical and mentalhealth of communities.

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professionalism. has always struck me as leaving the most definitive level of social work practice outside the door of I have repeatedly been reminded that management and executive functions “outareThis of scope.” requirement. Our professionalism depends on our ability to implement these parts of the code as a mandatory The code contains provisions speaking to this level of practice. can to right the wrongs we see around us.” Management and executive functions in human services are about fulfilling these responsibilities— i.e., as she states“doing what we public issues in the environment of private troubles. AsAlison’s article underlines, social work is far from only being a direct helping practice. It is uniquely distinguished by ethical responsibilities that address in the intrinsic worth and dignity of every human being.” to practice according to much more than merely the code’s preamble, which “Socialstates, workers believe Presumably, Presumably, the College wants these RSW colleagues dialogue needs to happen on interpreting and implementing management and executive RSWs’ executive and management implementing and interpreting on happen to needs dialogue Ethics. of Code entire the to accountability MacDonald notes her particular interest in supervisory relationships as a context to dialogue. dialogue. to context a as relationships supervisory in interest particular her notes MacDonald broader a sense, this In function. management the within forged are relationships Supervisory In raising the ethical question of how social workers should treat professional colleagues, Alison colleagues, professional treat should workers social how of question ethical the raising In Eugene Ip, MSW, RSW MSW, Ip, Eugene Volume 32 by Austin A. Mardon, CM, BA, MSc, MEd, PhD; Board Member Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities, and Catherine A. Mardon, BSc, JD

article Distance Learning as a gateway feature feature for the mentally ill to improve job qualifications

In fall 2005, Austin A. Mardon presented a peer-reviewed poster/presentation at the Alberta Mental Health Research Showcase in Banff and is hoping to present an abstract update at this year’s fall event. His subject is using qualitative analysis to examine how post-secondary level distance learning impacts the lives of those with serious mental illness. The presentation included several case studies and concluded that distance learning can result in successful completion of degree qualifications.

Two individuals in one of the case studies had the same number of unutilized credit hours. Both had a previous degree and a Grant MacEwan College library technician diploma, leaving them with more than 60 unallocated credit hours. One subject applied for a Bachelor of Austin Mardon General Studies (BGS) degree from Athabasca University and within three months received a fully accredited, recognized degree for a total cost of $300. The fee covered transcript requests, the cost of special assessment, and graduation. He eventually gained unsupported part-time employment. The second individual did not apply for a degree and did not achieve employment.

The degreed individual expressed gaining confidence from tying up the unused credits. The BGS degree requirements include completing 90 credit hours if you do not have a degree (the equivalent of 30 semester courses). If you already have a degree, only 60 unused credit hours (20 semester courses) are required. Athabasca University has no student campus and therefore

18 The Advocate • fall 2007 feature article ------n illness need institutions willing illness need institutions to adapt to the specific needs of the cyclical of nature mental illness.” prepared to prepared suggest distance education to those expressing a desire to upgrade their education. completed has and ago, years 14 schizophrenia with diagnosed was Mardon Austin Greenwich former the from learning distance by PhD a including degrees four for Canada of Order the receive will he indicates announcement 2007 A University. schizophrenics. for advocacy his the representing in training specialized with attorney retired a is Mardon Catherine Edmonton. in live Both disabled. mentally and physically degree gave him degree the gave psychic push needed to AISH get off and permanently enter the workforce. uni a at regular teach to him allow not does PhD Mardon’s important increasingly obtain to him enabled has it but versity experi These status. member faculty adjunct as such positions, his in motivation and encouragement provided had have ences life. Many accredited affordable distance learning institutions exist, There are also international Athabasca such University. as institutions such as Africa—inthe of University South exis tence for almost 100 years and currently instructing more than 100,000 students. Mentally ill students with the desire proper and internal dis cipline can complete a post secondarylearning level degree or other qualification withmuch greater frequency through distance learning than a through more traditional institu Counselors dealing tion. with mentally ill clients should be “People struggling “People with mental a Assured person Income for on the In one case study, Athabasca Handicapped an (AISH) Severely received business University degree and able was to gain professional AISH That individual no longer receives employment. level The self confi benefitsowns and a car and condominium. dence this person experienced after a receiving university 19 ------Issue 3 •

dous difference in the quality of life. a disabled person’s employment. The ability to realize a better job because of the employment. upgrade of education and qualifications can a make tremen tion and success rates. Achieving Achieving educational qualifications are tion and success rates. to key enabling mentally ill people to place in themselves sit uations where there is a greater of likelihood attaining gainful Proper student Proper support could result in much greater comple struggling with mental illness need institutions willing to adapt to the specific needs of the cyclical nature of mental ill ness. people are not but rather smartthat they enough, benefit different from formsPeople teaching of techniques. adaptive where where she claimed especially mentally those ill with students, should not be at schizophrenia, because university they were it not is In smartnot many cases, that enough. mentally ill A University of Alberta disability counselor gave a speech, Alberta A of disability University a counselor speech, gave cause behavior cause issues behavior that can success affect level a student’s These struggles are often eased with at a traditional university. distance education. allotted time spans. allotted time spans. Mental illness and also may medication-related problems distance learning also it stu calls allows for student discipline, dents the flexibility to complete assignments and tests within tions are more dif to likely as experiencethey have failure, While ficulty performing tasks classroom atrequired times. in classrooms in for classrooms the allocated cyclical time Given periods. nature of serious mental illnesses such as bipolar and schizo students selecting traditional post phrenia, secondary institu We believe distance learningbelieve is suited We to the mentally ill pri marily because it is less regimented by not requiring sitting common and accessible. Other case studies common examined and in accessible. the poster also demonstrated this fact. Australian university and was very satisfied. He Australian foundand university very was thatsatisfied. the of advent the Internet has made distance learning much more ments for courses at various levels. completed a PhD an from Mardon, unaccredited In 2000, does not demand residency. They have distribution They have require does not demand residency. Volume 32 By Lori Krupa, Capital Health Find article the most trustworthy news news health information feature in feature the on the Internet It can be difficult to wade through hit after hit to find trustworthy, high quality health information on the Internet. In consultation with a panel of health information experts, the Canadian Health Network has compiled a checklist to help you in your search for credible on-line health information. These guidelines will enable you to confidently choose reliable resources.

The Canadian Health Network, a collaboration between major health organizations across Canada, provides an electronic gateway to credible, practical health information on health promotion and disease prevention. The network includes the Canadian Mental Health Association, Canadian Diabetes Association, and Public Health Agency of Canada.

Is the resource credible? • Is the author’s name (or the name of the organization studies and research have a different credibility than responsible for the document) clearly stated? first-hand experience. • If the author is identified, is he or she a professional or • Does the site provide contact information about the accredited authority on the subject? author (for example, full name, address, phone number, • If not, does the author state his/her perspective on the e-mail address)? subject? For example, by saying “I’m a cancer survivor,” Is the content relevant to you? or “I’ve used chiropractors for 10 years”? • Does the content discuss the issue(s) you’re interested in? • If an organization is responsible for the information, is it • Does it match what you are looking for? a reputable organization recognized as an authority on the subject? • Is there enough detail or does the information seem superficial? • If medical information is given by a non-professional, is this clearly said? • Does the site have original content or does it only link to other sites? • What kinds of evidence are provided to endorse a specific treatment or service? Keep in mind that scientific • Is the information presented within a Canadian context?

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involved in actions in area of your involved concern? For example, if users can informationFor example, download from is there a toll-free number the so site, people without the can software proper get the information they need in another format? the site uses to talk “voice” to is read the For example, ers An friendly?example of an unfriendly is voice one that seems to place all of the responsibility for health on health site promoting would a friendly, the individual; the recognize many other factors that affect people’s health. is there mention to of address ways For your example, or community-building for example, concerns through, advocacy? is there an e-mail address For where example, you can or writeget suggestions, make to offer feedback, Does the site offer a clear statement that health infor mation should not be as taken health advice or a substi tute for visiting a health professional? If there are fees associated with use of the on resources are they clearly explained? the site, Is the information presented in a clear manner? Can contact you the author/administrator by e-mail if difficulties usinghave you the site? • • • • • • • • Following these guidelines, and sharingthese guidelines, Following them with cli your ents who access on-line health will information, help you both use the Internet with a critical for determiningeye whether or not the information are findingyou is credible. Canadian the for Affiliate Stroke and Disease Cardiovascular the is Health Capital www.canadian-heath-network.ca. Network, Health factors? respect? with you treat site the Does activities? of variety a support site the Does to opportunities you give site the Does participate? Are there clear caution statements? caution clear there Are user-friendly? site the Is types all with groups to accessible site the Is similar other and culture education, income, of 21 - - - Issue 3 •

and your and privacy your ensured? If the site collects or do requests information about you, they tell exactly you they why this want information? Are their privacy guidelines stated? to If register have is you to the use reason clear the site, mation content? Are Are commercial links and/or sponsorships clearly stated? Are these sponsorships separate the from health infor etarian diet should indicate that there are other dietary or clearly state options, that they are only presenting one side of a multifaceted issue. Are Are both (or all) sides of the issue presented? does the If state resource not, that it presents only one side a of site an that issue? a promotes For example, veg example, is a company telling that you example, only their prod uct or service is valuable? sell you exercise equipment? sell exercise you Is there potential for bias or conflict ofFor interest? and sharing this informationis a clear? For example, organizationnon-profit trying and to exercise promote living or active is a fitness company product trying to Is the author’s interest and/or Is mandate the in author’s developing clearly labeled? changed lately? Is the date of the last update clearly on marked each item or screen? If information is only for valid is a this shortfact time, enough given the content? For example, if enough it the given deals content? with For example, the latest in safety features on has child it car been seats, like income? like Is the information and/or updated often reviewed has many elements is dynamic and changing can be and different for different groups of people, is determined including by many factors, basic things • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Is there clear and adequate disclosure? disclosure? adequate and clear there Is Is the resource timely? resource the Is Does the site reflect a broad view of health? health? of view broad a reflect site the Does does the content seem For example, to that recognize health: Volume 32 By Joan Marie Galat, Advocate Editor Close-up: Meet our Joan Marie Galat article award winners! ACSW Awards feature feature The ACSW Award for Excellence in Social Work Practice recognizes Registered Social Workers who have exhibited exemplary skills and commitment to the Code of Ethics and ACSW mission while providing direct service to clients. Nominees working in a variety of practice settings are considered so that, over time, those from a variety of practice settings are recognized. Awards were presented at the 2007 conference in March.

Charlotte Cooper: I was also part of creating a documentary on violence in Award for Excellence in Social Work Practice intimate relationships (Crossing the Line, Cogeco and CHEX Television, Peterborough). What led you to social work? These projects led to the formation of a community team I observed a hospital social worker on domestic violence that closely followed the format of while in nursing training and decided our provincially mandated community Child Abuse Review that was what I wanted to do. Team. A short anecdote… We brought together a wide variety of stakeholders and I always wondered why hospital social everyone came together to discuss all sides of intimate rela- workers were required to have Basic tionship violence. I was honored to chair that committee dur- Cardiac Life Support Certification until ing its inaugural year. Charlotte Cooper I was the only person in a hospital What has surprised you during your career? room when it was needed. There are still some teaching hospitals where there is minimal What is your fondest social work achievement? emphasis or opportunity to participate in social work research I was working with a group of fathers to produce a television in health. documentary showing the role of fathers when children are How does receiving the award impact you? hospitalized. I am honored and humbled. This award really belongs to the It aired on cable for years and received many positive comments whole pediatric oncology team including the children, fami- from fathers, health care professionals, and the public. (Daddy Can lies, and the Kids With Cancer Society. They deserve it. You Tell Me, Cogeco Television, Peterborough, 1995)

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It was It rare was for children my and I to gather the around table to share a meal One when I Sunday I attended college. cleared off and the prepared homework During a true dinner. sit-down Sunday please pass the “Kathy, the meal I said, potatoes.” pairs Seven turnedof me, eyes toward community youth, for the difference they have made in the life life the in made have they difference the for youth, community celebration. of a is It true evening person. a of young How does receiving this impact award you? has and honor tremendous a is peers from recognition Receiving do. I what in accomplishment and pride of sense the increased Maureen Andruschak Maureen and no potatoes not came uttered, was one way. my word Kathy?” “Who’s I repeated the request and asked, was named nor anyone know I do a not child have named Kathy, It a was true reminder of the need for Kathy. balance in our lives. My fondest achievement on- and co-founding been has achievement fondest My Resiliency District and Brooks the with involvement going an held have we years, six past spring the of Every Committee. by community—recognized our from adults 20 honoring event Maureen Andruschak: Andruschak: Maureen Action/ Social for Award Memorial Hutton John Policy What led to you social work? a From very age young mother my claims the I always was and desire to help child any patience, with the willingness, personIt warmed has or heartmy always animal. to a make difference or guide someone change. through five of parent single the became and widowed I was 42, age At I became step-sons. two as well as 15, to three ages children, Directions New the entered and support financial sole their Every Campus. Brooks College, Hat Medicine at program as I graduated 2000, In work. social towards pointed assessment I Year. the of Student College Hat Medicine and Valedictorian a difference. make to desire and heart my followed A short anecdote… 23 - -

The mother extremely was depressed and struggled with alcohol as as well issues being around separated her from family and up growing in a residential school. While with Partner for Youth, I had Youth, While with Partner for the good fortune to with work an Aboriginal mother with many children as an honorary“adopted” familyand be member. Issue 3 •

Peter Smyth Peter I am very thankful to be surrounded by many people who share passion my and to want share the journey. It is very humbling, especially It I given is nominated was very by a humbling, It colleague reinforces for whom tremendous respect. I have that the direction practice my is taking is positive. How How does receiving the impact award you? What What has surprised duringyou career? your at in a how I’m awe bit always of respect and a bit of genu ineness can help build relationships so quickly. very very satisfying. Being contacted by a I youth had not heard in from a long time and hearingHearing the well how individual doing. was is they say had youth experience“the a system” positive in tion to her fully life. live What is fondest your social work achievement? could truly she a enjoy break—something believed she never It lifted her spiritsdeserved. and helped her renew determina family, despite challenges her from older children. family, arranged for her We to spend at a a weekend nice hotel so she under could a not different name, be contacted and She banned alcohol the from house and took of control the how many people how had strugglesespecially with in their life, loneliness. What What led to you social work? I considered very myself fortunate for upbringingmy but saw Peter Smyth, BA, BSW, RSW: RSW: BSW, BA, Smyth, Peter Practice Work Social in Excellence for Award A short anecdote… Volume 32 Meet our award winners! Continued from page 23

Duane Massing: How does receiving the award impact you? CASW Distinguished Service Award It was thrilling to be recognized with the CASW award and What led you to social work? have the opportunity to present my ideas on social work’s ethical self at the Calgary conference. The retirement parties My original goal was to become a

article were the icing on the cake. I feel a tremendous sense of privi- physicist but the social sciences proved lege to have had so many opportunities to contribute to the to be more my cup of tea. My grand- profession and work with literally thousands of aspiring social mother and mother laid the foundation workers. of awareness about community, caring, and ethics. Gayla Rogers: A 1965 role play by a few Alberta CASW Distinguished Service Award Duane Massing

feature feature Association of Social Workers members piqued my interest in social work and I soon found What led you to social work? myself on the way to a child welfare caseload with the After obtaining my BA degree with a sociology/psychol- Saskatchewan Department of Social Welfare. ogy double major in 1973, I got a summer relief job with the A short anecdote… Department of Health and Social Development. I worked with what were called “unemployed employables,” assisting in child It was the time that would later be called the “sixties scoop.” welfare investigations, which introduced me to the profession. I We didn’t think about the politics at the time—there were returned to the U o f C that fall to obtain my BSW degree. children to be rescued from neglect. I will never forget the little children. But now I also think of their parents; the sto- A short anecdote… ries I did not hear and did not invite. Presenting graduates at convocation I often reflect on how we might make it right today. I did is one of the highlights. Seeing stu- not and could not know at the age of twenty how complex dents and knowing the meaning of this social work really was. achievement for them and their families is a truly awesome experience. What is your fondest social work achievement? It is especially significant when you My fondest achievement would have to be the development know the hurdles and barriers students and delivery of the Ethics and Values course to 1200 “grand- Gayla Rogers have overcome, or a student’s incredible parent” applicants for RSW designation. I was privileged transformation as a result of obtaining the degree. to work with many outstanding ACSW members. I think our profession is the richer for the diverse backgrounds and What has surprised you during your career? skills that grandparented members bring to the social work I’m surprised, amazed, and humbled as I greet new students tent. every year who are so eager to learn and believe so deeply it I am proud to have been part of a decades-long movement is possible to make a difference in the lives of others, espe- to establish diploma level education as an important part of cially those who are vulnerable, troubled, or traumatized. Alberta’s social work mainstream. How does receiving the award impact you? What has surprised you during your career? I think it makes quite a statement that the profession recog- I was surprised as a beginning social worker and continue to nizes the kind of service I’ve devoted my career to—as dis- be intrigued even today by the layers, complexities, and pos- tinguished. I’d like to think it follows the theme of becoming sibilities of my profession. your best professional self.

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opportunity and to am contemplate life my as a social worker, very of proud the chosen. I profession have Membership Honorary ACSW the of win its for FCSS profiling to forward look We issue. future a in Award worked with so many people, including clients, staff, other social social other staff, clients, including people, many so with worked work years, the Over providers. service community and workers, chair, discipline coordinator, area an as Council, ACSW with investiga recently most and instructor, grandparenting RSW I am. who of parts important most the up make also tions What has surprised duringyou career? your I I am am constantly aware surprised resilience. by clients’ the solutions they choose for really do themselves address the While they might not be choices I challenges would they face. they make ultimately sense make in the moment they are being made. How does receiving the impact award you? It has been to wonderful I be ini was honored by peers. my I done might to have if tially anything, unsure about what, also I had have reflectedHaving an on this, deserve an award. 25 Executive Royal Inn, Calgary, Alberta Calgary, Inn, Royal Executive Alberta Calgary, of Calgary, University Four Points Sheraton, Sheraton, Points Four Manitoba Winnipeg, Victoria Inn Hotel, Dr. Ross Greene, Ph.D. Ross Greene, Dr. Ph.D. Robert Brooks, Dr. MD. Hallowell, Edward Dr. Dr. Ross Greene, Ph.D. Ross Greene, Dr. Monday, November 5, 2007 5, November Monday, 2007 7, November Wednesday, Thursday, October 11, 2007 October 11, Thursday, 2007 October 12, Friday, For complete descriptions of all our upcoming workshops visit our workshops descriptions of all our upcoming complete For www.jackhirose.com at: website Speaker: Working With Angry, Resistant Children & Adolescents: Self-Discipline Motivation, Fostering for Strategies & Resilience Date: Location: Speaker: Treating Children & Adolescents with Attention Deficit Disorder Date: Location: Speaker: Focus on Children & Youth & on Children Focus The Explosive Child Date: Location: Alberta Edmonton, Speaker: The Explosive Child Date: Location: Early in my career, I decided to Early run in career, my a group for 11- to boys 13-year-old (I referred did for say issues. behavioral I became a because social the worker I woman most admired as a child a was I to wanted up grow to be social worker. just her. like A short anecdote… Issue 3 • www.jackhirose.com

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Debra Best Debra What I think about most fondly are the opportunities to have have to opportunities the are fondly most about I think What people in things they actually want to do. people in things they actually to want do. What is fondest your social work achievement? planning a party. They They accomplished all the goals set and more. planning a party. I realized is therapy when involve increasingly you effective early in my career!) After early many failed in career!) my attempts to engage them in a traditional group and process repeatedly hearing they just fun—I to wanted decided Our have to task join became them. Debra Best: Award for Excellence in Social Work Work Social in Excellence for Award Best: Debra Practice What What led to you social work? Volume 32 By Joan Marie Galat, Advocate Editor

An in-depth report: article How do we help

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Over the summer, Edmonton media reported two child abuse cases where individuals admitted suspecting ill- treatment but also confessed they did not immediately report their concerns to authorities. While the media is right to question why these children were living in homes where they were at risk, the media is wrong to point fingers at social workers in sweeping gestures of derogatory blame. Both Lori Sigurdson, ACSW’s Professional Affairs Coordinator, and Jean Lafrance, an associate professor in the Faculty of Social Work at

the University of Calgary, wrote letters to the Edmonton Journal in response. Khoshjam Ali courtesy illustration Photo

Who is accountable? Dear editor: A current initiative piloted by Capital Health may alleviate subsequent tragedies. Some physicians are hiring Registered Paula Simons’ column on June 26th and the editorial of June Social Workers in their offices to enhance service delivery 27th shine a light on our society’s lack of accountability. A to their patients. These Primary Health Care Networks are two-year-old girl, a toddler, was sexually abused by her father. providing patients with a broader range of services to meet Some people knew or suspected abuse but did nothing. their needs. If this physician had a Social Worker in his office to complete assessments and make appropriate referrals this In Alberta, the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act little girl may have received the treatment and services she explains that “any person who has probable or reasonable needed sooner. Sadly, the non-collaborative model that most grounds” to believe a child may be in need of protection physicians work in does not lend itself to offering this more must make a report to Children’s Services. Failing to do so complete service. may result in criminal charges and a $2000 fine. In addition, if a person is a regulated professional (i.e. physician, teacher, The curtain of secrecy referred to in the Editorial regarding nurse, etc.) and does not report, Children’s Services shall Children’s Services lack of transparency is another concern. It advise their professional college. Therefore professionals are is important for the public to know that all Social Workers in held to a higher standard than the general public. The iden- Alberta must be registered with the Alberta College of Social tity of the person reporting is confidential and its disclosure Workers in order to practice. They are thus accountable to the is prohibited under the law. Tragically, despite this law, the public and can be disciplined if their work does not follow people who suspected abuse of this little girl, professionals and the Code of Ethics or Standards of Practice for the profes- citizens alike, did not report. sion. Therefore social workers are accountable and if there is a

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- ...” Continued on page 28 page on Continued being heard being heard children — Jean Lafrance not are are those of There There are good people who try to ensure that this happens for them and while it does not fully compensate for their this can a make difference. material poverty, But also we that know when they are poor they are more a by to the likely parent so have trialsoverwhelmed of living that their children will end up in the child system. welfare “The voices that are school school without to who a look have decent over breakfast, their shoulder on to the school way in fear of being attacked These are the by adult predators. by other children or worse, children who must worry about another man coming to live to help in out their mom home, with the impossible task of them leaving supportingat the her mercy of children, men These are the chil willing to of advantage take the situation. dren who up grow fearful in and a mistrustful, society that that it does repeatedly proves not care for them. These are the children who soon learn that life is not fair, and that others cannot be counted upon when things get Some and are more resilient than learnothers, rough. to how We what know cope better with their difficult circumstances. peer healthy a parental strong bond, a makes difference here; a caring the relationships, opportunityand respectful adult, to becoming good at something. contribute to the community, - - 27 -

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encourage children to children use encourage the Kids’ Help at phone 1-800-668-6868. 1-800-387-5437 1-800-387-5437 is available 24 hours 7 days a a day, week. can You also The The Child Abuse at Hotline to bed hungry, are seeing the despair to in bed the hungry, faces of their parents who for who cannot leave afford a decent home, The voices The that voices are not being heard are those of children in one of the places wealthiest are going who, on this planet, life mattered. I worryas life I about mattered. worrysuch children, about the many other small citizens who do a not and voice have who are suffering more as even our heats economy up. In such tragic instances it is the child who is left without a or voice the that knowledge their short and sometimes brutal not be confused with abdication, and that the child welfare sys welfare child the that and abdication, with confused be not isolation. in responsibilities its fulfill possibly cannot tem You are entirely correct when you state that the responsibilities responsibilities the that state you when correct entirely are You system welfare child the to delegated are children protecting for should this that concerned all to clear be should It society. by child welfare child system welfare that unfounded suspicions not linger in the minds of the public. so that can we all learn the from It errors occurred. that have is also important the from of vantage those who in work the I have been I reading about have the recent case of a two-year-old child and appreciate the concern I that is being expressed. fully agree that need we greater transparency in case reviews Delegation – not abdication not – Delegation Dear editor: sionals who are accountable for their practice. RSW MSW, Sigurdson, Lori alleviated alleviated if people upheld Alberta the of and law reported. settings in working Professionals help collaborative to mini are regulated profes Workers Social mize abuse. or prevent the College. the College. This been tragedy have may Three points must be repeated. concern about practice, the concern public submit may a about complaint practice, to Volume 32 Photo illustration courtesy Virginia Coccaro feature article who live in neighbourhoods where they have to look overhavetheylook where liveto neighbourhoods who in night,at hungry bed to go who little those Albertans consider beckons.that prosperity of era weatherthe must plan This us help will that plan a with up Wecome society a as must us. need they than more them weneed recognisethat to us help action, mayto selfishness purerouseus perhaps not do upon haveI touched that dilemmas moral,human the or If ethical resources. and requirecaremore will and longer livingare who us of those supporting in place take their and potential their fulfill to fail they if incur wewill losses the measure to webegin Howcan society? our in places taketheir preparedto fully arechildren our of all that ensure to Wouldwise be not it future.the in worse become only will bankrupt.fiscally that shortage labour immense an face We ultimately areby goes time bankrupt,as morally and been has citizens poorest our regardto with policy believeour I that alcohol. and drugs in pain fromtheir solace seeking by possess;they think they commodity only the as bodies their provesomething;to at which good selling themselvesbyin as and belong to place a providewith who them members gang wrongplaces;the in as safety seek likelyto moreareThey jails.eventually our and fill system youngoffenders the in or leaveand early,school trouble in jobs end dead in up ending services;requirehavehealth likelyto to more areThey Continued from page 27 How do we help a child? — Jean Lafrance ones. little our of many so of suffering the to tribute con that issues yourpaper,systemic of the lines on also but head waythe maketheir to that cases individual the on only not focus youto urge and action such for yourcall applaud I them. serving better ways of find many—to wechildren—andare our of all of wellbeing the in interested involvesthat dialogueare a who create those to we need least involvement answers.munity better finding in the very At com greater seek wrongand gone has what share to need dark.the in left be not should public Wethe that agree fully I them.for right things making responsiblefor policies. mean-spirited our of because aside Wecast all are feeling growWeup generation entire have an soon had will communities?secure and safe in strongerliving a and building of Alberta part become improved,life of havequality to in their else Alberta one to anycitizens.as our of vulnerabledeserving as not theyAre most the for governmentbyrighted—except imposed cuts the had has provinceours great of everyonethis 1993 in Weones.little providethese haveto Since responsibilityfor a planet. this on places richest the of one of benefits meagre the on or income their on meet to impossible becomes utilities housing,of cost food,the as and giveup heat parents whose meet,makeends to try they as cry mothers their to listen waymaketheir home,they as shoulder havetheir who to 28 that a person has not complied with the duty to report: to dutythe with compliednot has person a that Report: to Failure Report: Requirementto 3.1 From the Enhancement Act • • • Notify the regional director (director within a region)a regionalwithin the(directorNotifydirector supervisor.your with Consult pressingcharges. regionalThedecidespursue director whether to regionalthedirector. noticeto theinformationinclude occupation, in this professionregulatingor a act registeredunderan is person the determinedthat is it If writing. in The Advocate Advocate The

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- .” - Continued on page 30 page on Continued every child needs to assume being being of — Rod ACSW Adachi, Executive Director some responsibility some for responsibility the well- “Every citizen While people’s fears While and people’s doubts them make may hesitate to “This Oxford is reminds us about that protect report abuse, can ing We children and ensuring they are safe harm. from speak to them about what to options ensure they are available can discuss If safety that plans We with individuals. are safe. a was concern could we certainly assist them with what types of things them keep would safe.” ‘There’s a lot of hesitation,” says Moore, “You don’t just don’t “You Moore, says a lot of hesitation,” ‘There’s to First then document have report you you the it. incidents, go to someone in administration such as the and principal, discuss whether it be would appropriate to a make phone call to want accuse wrongly don’t someone.” You or not. doing to down comes it but nervous get people understand “I the educate to us for important “It’s Oxford. says right,” what’s confi kept is report they what that know them let and public disclosed.” get not does source reporting The dential. “The time I subpoenaed was to But go Moore disagrees. to I going was court, to be in the courtroom with the parents Their kids are in the that school I and testifying was against. not anonymous and it it’s is So, in they the live community. nerve-wracking.” Counteracting Fears Counteracting do Why people Some hesitate feel may to become involved? disclosing abuse will cause them to be a target of threats or fears They have may about being to asked attend violence. court and additionally worry that testifying will cause them to miss time their from Some jobs or other responsibilities. people are generally suspicious of those in authority and may be reluctant to attention draw to themselves. I Albertawith spoke an teacher one who of believed her She shared students her being was storyabused. with me on condition of anonymity due to the discomfort she feels about being by the recognized parents as the person who revealed their I violence will and call neglect. her Monica Moore. 29 - . is Manager, Manager,

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