New book: Canadian Landmark Cases in Forensic Mental Health
Categories: Cheryl RegehrFIFSW Professor Cheryl Regehr has launched a new book: Canadian Landmark Cases in Forensic Mental Health. Co-Authored […]
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Why race and income matter: Dean Dexter Voisin talks about the importance of “addressing the crisis within the crisis”
Categories: Dexter Voisin, FacultyHealthing.ca wrote about the lack of data being collected on how radicalized and low-income communities are being […]
Dean Dexter Voisin speaks to CTV News about the higher rate of COVID-19-related infections and deaths among Black Americans
Categories: Dexter Voisin, FacultyCTV News interviewed Professor Dexter Voisin, Dean of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, about the structural […]
Defunding the WHO will disproportionately affect developing regions, Dean Dexter Voisin tells the Toronto Star
Categories: Dexter Voisin, FacultyProfessor Dexter Voisin, Dean of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, spoke to the Toronto Star about […]
Global News talks to Associate Professor Lin Fang about the increase in calls to mental health service providers
Categories: Faculty, Lin FangToronto saw a surge in people seeking mental health support over the long weekend. Associate Professor Lin […]
The CRIB’s COVID-19 social media broadcast tackles questions of ‘race, place and class’
Categories: Faculty, Tanya SharpeThe novel coronavirus can infect anyone, but it’s not necessarily the “great equalizer” that some make it […]
Letter from the Dean: Spring/Summer update
Dear FIFSW Community, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe. […]
COVID-19 public health measures may exacerbate stigma. Associate Professor Carmen Logie offers possible ways forward
Categories: Carmen LogiePublic efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 can also further stigmatize vulnerable populations, but there […]
Transformational gift advances FIFSW’s support for Indigenous communities
Categories: Alumni + FriendsThe Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (FIFSW) is pleased to announce the establishment of a new Chair […]
New online series presented by The CRIB explores the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations
Categories: Tanya SharpeOn Wednesday, April 15, The Centre for Research and Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims (The […]