Tag: social justice

Jun 5, 2026 — An in-person workshop for social workers. Explore a trauma & social justice informed model for anger management.

Apr 23, 2026 — Our spring roadshow offers an opportunity for social workers in Nova Scotia to better understand the regulatory framework under the RHPA, provide feedback and insights related to governance and professional regulation in social work practice, and meet other social workers in person.

Feb 24, 2026 — Instead of addressing the systemic issues driving child poverty, the recently tabled provincial budget doubles down on austerity measures that deepen inequality and jeopardize the province’s long-term economic and social health. These choices continue to fail Nova Scotia’s vulnerable children and youth.

Dec 10, 2025 — Kristina Fifield, RSW, invites social workers to join her in reflection and action for the 16 Days of Activism for Gender-Based Violence.

Nov 25, 2025 — In advance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, social workers, survivors, and government representatives gathered in downtown Halifax on November 24, 2025, for a pivotal conference that underscored social work’s critical responsibility in dismantling the normalization of gender-based and intimate partner violence, and championed the empowerment of survivors.

Nov 5, 2025 — Beth Toomey, MSW, RSW-Clinical Specialist, reflects on her experience volunteering with Healing for Gaza, and learning to practice clinical social work for Palestinians who have been displaced by the war.

Dec 4, 2025 — Moving away from the biomedical paradigm, to a non-pathologizing paradigm that is truly anti-oppressive and trauma-informed.

Nov 24, 2025 — An opportunity for social workers to gather in person to collectively learn about GBV/IPV, and to strategize ways to address, prevent, and advocate against it.

Oct 29, 2025 — An introductory webinar focused on critical examination of key gender-based violence concepts in social work practice. (This webinar is a prerequisite for a in-person miniconference in November.)

Sep 25, 2025 — Courtenay Vickers, RD, considers the role of social workers in supporting service users’ relationships with food, eating, and nourishing their bodies.