Labs, Projects, Networks & Institutes
Artificial Intelligence for Justice (AIJ) Lab
Dedicated to human-centered data science, the AIJ Lab tackles important questions at the leading edge of computational social science. Areas of interest include intimate partner violence, bullying, health information communication, sexual assault, computational social science, and more.
Director: Assistant Professor Jia Xue
Anthony Lab
Examines the biopsychosocial impact of paediatric transplantation on patients and their families to improve health outcomes.
Led by Health Scientist Samantha J. Anthony, Associate Professor (Status Only)
Canadian Child Welfare Research Portal
The Portal is designed to provide child welfare professionals, researchers, and the general public with a single point of access to Canadian child welfare research.
The Centre for Research and Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims (The Crib)
A global multidisciplinary research centre that focuses on advancing research, policy, and practice for Black survivors of homicide victims using community-engaged methods and principles.
Director: Associate Professor Tanya Sharpe
CruiseLab
An interdisciplinary social work research lab that examines the optimal health and wellbeing of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM) through community-based research.
Director: Professor David Brennan
Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work Simulation Learning
Leading simulation based learning and assessment, FIFSW’s signature pedagogy.
Fraser Mustard Institute for Human Development Policy Bench
Brings together leaders at the University of Toronto and SickKids with transdisciplinary expertise from an array of academic disciplines ─ ranging from health, psychology, education, economics and medical sciences ─ to support optimal human development and health equity across the life course.
INQYR
The International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience (INQYR) is a multilingual international research partnership designed to understand and support the resilience of LGBTQIA2S+ youth through technology-engaged research.
Director: Profesor Shelley Craig
Institute for Life Course & Aging (ILCA)
Facilitates research on aging from a life course perspective, including population aging, and the aged in the social, psychological and health sciences.
Director: Professor Esme Fuller-Thomson
Mobilizing for a Research Revolution to Ensure LGBTIQ Inclusion in Asia (MFARR-Asia)
A multidisciplinary research partnership that is gathering data on the degree to which LGBTIQ people enjoy full and free participation in the economic, social and political life in Asia.
Lead researcher: Professor Peter A. Newman
Provides child protection agencies a way to access comprehensive data about investigations conducted in Ontario.
RISE (Repair Harm, Inspired Shange, Support Connection, Empower Choice)
One of the first evidence-based programs, worldwide, dedicated to the prevention and response of elder abuse and self-neglect in the community.
Led by Professor David Burnes
Stigma and Sexual Health Interventions to Nurture Empowerment (SSHINE) Lab
An interdisciplinary community-based research team dedicated to examining the social factors that shape global sexual and reproductive health and rights, including stigma and discrimination.
Director: Professor Carmen Logie
Team Primary Care
A project to establish a national vision and build capacity for the role of social work in primary care across Canada.
Led by Rachelle Ashcroft and Keith Adamson
Understanding Resident-to-Resident Interactions (URRI) in Ontario Long Term Care
URRI
A multi-year confidential study to assess the scope of interactions in long-term care settings that foster a sense of community and wellbeing and create safe environments in order to develop evidence-based tools and training to long-term care home residents and staff, and to inform policy discussions at provincial and federal levels.
Scientific Lead: Professor David Burnes
Youth Wellness Lab (YWL)
A research collaborative that brings together academic researchers, community-based partners, and youth advisors with a shared goal of improving services and outcomes across multiple intersecting domains by, with, and for youth.
Co-Directors: Associate Professors Bryn King and Stephanie Begun