Let's Talk: An Open Dialogue on Vulnerability in Toronto Series
The City of Toronto's Specialized Program for Interdivisional Enhanced Response (SPIDER) team wants to hear from you. Join us at the "The Open Dialogue on Vulnerability in Toronto" series. And let's talk about how we can better serve vulnerable Torontonians.
Oversight Bodies – How Ombudsman and Advocacy Services Can Be Allies to Support Toronto's Most Vulnerable Citizens
Explore how oversight bodies advocate for vulnerable people in finding and amplifying their voice and messages to decision makers. Let's talk. Listen. Learn. Together, we make a difference. WHEN: Friday, April 20, 2018 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) WHERE: North York Civic Centre, Council Chambers
This is a scent-free venue to accommodate participants with environmental sensitivities.
9:30 Introductions & Welcome – Dan Breault, City of Toronto, Community Safety & Wellbeing Unit
9:45 Office of the Commission of Housing Equity – Cynthia Summers, Commissioner
10:15 Office of the Independent Police Review Director – Gerry McNeilly, Director
10:45 Break
11:00 Ombudsman Toronto – Susan E. Opler, Ombudsman
11:45 Panel Discussion
Office of the Independent Police Review Board — Gerry McNeilly, Director Office of the Commission for Housing Equity — Cynthia Summers, Commissioner Ombudsman Toronto — Susan E. Opler, Ombudsman
REGISTER: https://spider_oversight_advocacy.eventbrite.ca
Questions? Comments? Ideas about future topics and facilitators? Contact Lavinia Corriero Yong-Ping at 416-397 9970 or [email protected].
Let's Talk: An Open Dialogue on Vulnerability Series
Join the City of Toronto's Specialized Program for Interdivisional Enhanced Response (SPIDER) team to talk about how to better serve vulnerable Torontonians.
Legal and ethical issues in mental health and dual diagnosis
Explore forensic mental health, dual diagnosis and ethics to support those experiencing difficulty with making decisions.
WHEN: Friday, March 23, 2018 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – new start time) WHERE: North York Civic Centre Council Chamber (5100 Yonge Street, Lower Level)
9:30 Introductions & Welcome –City of Toronto, Community Safety & Wellbeing Unit
9:45 The legalities and Ethics of Supporting Persons who Experience Decision-Making Issues
Kendra Naidoo, Legal Counsel, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Thomas Foreman, CAMH ethicist [Thomas, we'll require your "real" title] Sandi Parker, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee August Bonomo, Toronto Police Service, Mobile Crisis Intervention Team Leah Dunbar, Michael Garron Hospital, Mobile Crisis Intervention Team Cindi Shoot, Cota 10:30 Break
10:45 Case Scenarios and Panel Discussion (Q&A)
12:30 Closing Remarks
Together, we make a difference.
Questions? Comments? Ideas about future topics and facilitators? Contact: Lavinia Corriero Yong-Ping at (416) 397 9970 or [email protected]
This is a scent-free venue to accommodate participants with environmental sensitivities.
REGISTER HERE: https://spider-forensic-mental-health.eventbrite.ca.eventbrite.ca
Open Dialogue on Vulnerability in Toronto Series
Housed in the City's Social Development, Finance & Administration Division, the Specialized Program for Interdivisional Enhanced Response (SPIDER) to Vulnerability welcomes you to "The Open Dialogue on Vulnerability in Toronto" series. The Dialogue aims to increase awareness about situations impacting vulnerable Torontonians and the programs and services available, as well as building networks across the service system and creating opportunities for operation and systemic level innovation.
Mental Health Service Delivery and the Criminal Justice System
How do we effectively address the prevention, diversion, and treatment/rehabilitation needs of persons involved with the justice system? Let's explore the crossover between these systems and what service providers across the spectrum of mental health and justice services can do to better serve some of Toronto's must vulnerable.
WHEN: Friday September 15, 2017 (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) WHERE: North York Civic Centre, Council Chambers (5100 Yonge Street, Lower Level)
9:00 Introductions & Welcome – Scott McKean, City of Toronto, Community Safety & Wellbeing Unit
9:15 Keynote Address -- Michael Callaghan, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
10:00 Creating Supportive Linkages between the Mental Health Service Sector and Criminal Justice System -- Rhona Zitney, Fred Victor Community Services
10:30 Community Justice Court -- Dayna Arron, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
10:50 Break
11:05 Panel Discussion
Aboriginal Legal Services Centre for Addiction & Mental Health Cota Fred Victor Community Services John Howard Society of Toronto Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General Toronto Police Service
In efforts to accommodate participants with environmental sensitivities, this is a scent-free venue.
Please contact Lavinia Corriero Yong-Ping at (416) 397 9970 or [email protected] with questions, comments or ideas about future topics and facilitators.
Community Mobilization to Prevent Human Trafficking
It Takes a Village!
Mobilize partnerships in order to prevent human trafficking and protect children and youth from exploitation. This conference is for service providers who work with families, children, youth and caregivers. June 19, 2017 8:30 am—3:30 pm North York Civic Centre—Council Chambers 5100 Yonge Street, Lower Level M O B I L I Z E - P R E V E N T - S U P P O R T Information from the following Community Agencies and City of Toronto will be available: Aura Freedom FCJ Refugee Centre Boost Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Native Child & Family Services
BridgeNorth Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto
Catholic Children’s Aid Society The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking Children’s Aid Society of Toronto Toronto Police Service Toronto Public Health Covenant House Toronto Youth Equity Strategies East Metro Youth Services Women’s Support Network of York Region [free-them] Victim Services Toronto 360kids, HOPE Program Find Help/211 311 Toronto
REGISTER HERE: https://human_trafficking_toronto.eventbrite.ca June 19, 2017 8:30 am — 9:00 am: Registration 9:00 am: Introduction & Welcome 9:05 am: Ontario’s Strategy to End Human Trafficking — Ministry of Community and Social Services 9:20 am: Keynote: The Power of Partnership — Covenant House 10:15 am: Break 10:30 am — 11:30 am: Panel Discussion | Parenting and Prevention: Participate in a panel discussion where we explore strategies for enhancing the resiliency of youth and empowerment of caregivers to help prevent the vulnerabilities that contribute to being recruited into The Game. Panelist agencies include: Aura Freedom, BridgeNorth, Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Native Child and Family Services
11:30 am — 12:30 pm: Lunch—Food and drink can be purchased in nearby food establishments. 12:30 pm — 1:15 pm: Real Life Stories (Lived-Experience) 1:15 pm — 2:30 pm: Panel Discussion | Protection and Prosecution: Participate in a panel discussion where we explore the "aftermath" of human trafficking, in- cluding what happens after a trafficked person leaves The Game or is no longer enslaved as a labourer. Discussion will include supports for re-integration into the community and the role of police in prosecuting traffickers. Panelist agencies include: 360kids HOPE Program, Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, East Metro Youth Services, FCJ Refugee Centre, Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toron- to, The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking, Toronto Police Service, Victim Services Toronto, Women’s Support Network of York Region 2:30 pm — 3:30 pm: Open Dialogue & Closing Remarks
We acknowledge that this is a sensitive topic and may trigger strong emotion from participants. Staff will be available to provide emotional support if audience members require it during or after the event. Committee Room 3 is available for persons requiring space for quiet reflection.
toronto.ca/trafficking
SPIDER OVERVIEW
The Specialized Program for Interdivisional Enhanced Response (SPIDER) to Vulnerability is a partnership between City divisions and community agencies. It was developed to reduce the recurrence of complex health and safety risks, and ensure the safe integration and inclusion of vulnerable Torontonians in their neighbourhoods and communities by:
Ensuring City of Toronto Responses are coordinated; Ensuring existing health care, social and community services are made available; Identifying and driving needed systemic reforms.
The Open Dialogue on Vulnerability in Toronto series has evolved out of this mandate.
OPEN DIALOGUE on VULNERABILITY in TORONTO SERIES
On the third Friday of the month, SPIDER hosts an educational event called “Open Dialogue on Vulnerability in Toronto" series. The series is an educational forum that aims to:
Increase awareness about situations impacting vulnerable Torontonians; Increase awareness about the programs and services available; Build networks and capacity across the service sector and; Create opportunities for operation and systemic level innovation.
In efforts to minimize barriers to accessibility, events are held at the North York Civic Centre which is a fully accessible facility, located on the subway line and admission is free. Sessions are open to all Torontonians, and the audience usually includes a mix of housing, health care and social service workers, City of Toronto staff, Council staff and community members.
The Open Dialogue on Vulnerability series operates without a budget, however SPIDER does facilitate honoraria for community members who speak about their lived experiences.
To date, the Open Dialogue on Vulnerability Series has engaged 4,268 attendees. An overview of past sessions is attached in APPENDIX 1.
OPEN DIALOGUE on EXPLORING VULNERABILITY in INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Open Dialogue on Vulnerability events are organized with careful thought and as appropriate, leverage persons with lived experience, academic subject matter experts, and service providers as speakers. A consistent request stemming from the rich dialogue at these events is to host an Open Dialogue on Vulnerability about the experiences of Indigenous persons in and the ongoing impacts of Canadian colonialism. It has also been asked that the event further explore, from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens, how human services can integrate Indigenous values and practices into service delivery.
Our valued partner Aboriginal Legal Services has a vision to "Strengthen the capacity of the Aboriginal community and its citizens to deals with justice issues and provide Aboriginal controlled and culturally-based justice alternatives." SPIDER is supporting their lead in planning this event, advising on topics, scheduling, and even proposing speakers from their vast network of community contacts.
Through City of Toronto Councillor Mike Layton, we hope to collaborate with Toronto's Aboriginal Affairs Committee and the newly formed Indigenous Affairs Office.
DRAFT AGENDA for EVENT
"SPIDER: Open Dialogue on Vulnerability in Toronto Conference about the Experiences of Indigenous Canadians"
Legend: Green text = speaker likely to be available Blue text = general theme
CONFERENCE TITLE: To be determined – an Anishinabek phrase ART SHOWCASE: showcase of Indigenous Canadian art in the foyer of the NYCC Council Chambers DATES & LOCATIONS: North York Civic Centre Council Chamber: October 31 & November 1 are the only remaining available dates in 2018.
TENTATIVE AGENDA: Day 1: 10:00 – Traditional Welcome and prayer - Facilitated by an Elder - Use of a medicine wheel as a guide for the conference 10:15 – "Real" Canadian History - Cindy Baskin (Ryerson University) will lead this discussion
[The rest of the Day is to themed to focus on Dimensions of the Colonial Canadian Justice System]
11:45 – to be determined 12:30 – Lunch Break 13:30 – to be determined
POSSIBLE TOPICS & SPEAKERS for DAY 1: National Inquiry into Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women – Audrey Huntley, Silence No More Child Welfare & the Justice System (60s Scoop --> current issues) – Ryan Besito, Aboriginal Legal Services Youth Court – Justice Marion Cohen Gladue Sentencing Principles & related statistics -- Jonathan Rudin, Aboriginal Legal Services Program Director Adult Incarceration, deaths in custody -- Jessica Wolfe, Ministry of the Attorney General (former Duty Counsel at Old City Hall) Lived Experience & Systemic Issues about how persons are set-up to "fail" Thunderbird Healing Lodge – Patty Pettigrew Native Child & Family Services Fred Bartley – Crown Attorney Lisa Fineberg – Assistant Crown Attorney Broken Treaties
[Day 2 is to themed to focus on The Social Determinants of Health & the What Reconciliation Should "Really" Look Like]
Day 2: 10:00 – Traditional Welcome and prayer - Facilitated by an Elder 10:15 – to be determined
Lunch break starts around 12-12:30 Afternoon Agenda – to be determined
POSSIBLE TOPICS & SPEAKERS for DAY 2: Parenting, 2-Spiritedness/Sexuality - Ruth Kolezar-Green – York University Education -- Bill Schmut – Native Learning Centre, Toronto District School Board Health – speaker from Anishnaabe Health Long term effects of Residential Schools (e.g. starvation, diabetes, mental health concerns, etc., addiction, FASD, etc.…) Discrimination in accessing and receiving health care (and who pays for it?) Traditional model vs. Western model of health care Sweat lodges Accessing Long Term Care placements - Boiled water advisories - yearly flooding on reservations What "Reconciliation" Should Really Mean What Collaborative (Federal, Provincial, Municipal, legislative) Governance Should Really Look Like Métis Nation Innu Nation Joanne Dallaire – Ryerson University Elder & Traditional Councillor
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Lavinia Corriero Yong-Ping, RN Daniel Breault Community Development Officer – SPIDER Community Development Officer – SPIDER Social Development, Finance & Administration Social Development, Finance & Administration Community Safety & Wellbeing Unit Community Safety & Wellbeing Unit City Hall 100 Queen Street West City Hall 100 Queen Street West Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2 Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2 Tel: (416) 397-9970 Tel: 647-468-4715 [email protected] [email protected]