Advocacy
Lessons Learned
Magassa, M., Greenwell, K. and Turner, D. (2024). Perspectives, 46(2), 7.
Spring/Summer 2024
Quadra Village Community Centre and
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategies
Greenwell, K. and Turner, D. (2024). Perspectives, 46(2), 6-7.
Spring/Summer 2024
Part Two: Advocating for Equity, Diversity,
and Inclusiveness in Organizations
Magassa, M. and Turner, D. (2024). Perspectives, 46(2), 4-5.
Spring/Summer 2024
Transformative Policing:
Navigating Change Through Social
Work Transdisciplinary Practices
Foidart, J. (2024). Perspectives, 46(1), 4-5.
Winter 2024
Advocacy for Equity and Inclusion with
Individuals and Institutions: Some Lessons from
the Field
Turner, D. and Magassa, M. (2023). Perspectives, 45(3), 4-6.
Autumn 2023
The BC Gender Equality Report Card 2019/2020: Working with Community to Hold Government to Account
Prochuk, A. (2021). Perspectives, 43(1), 10-11.
Winter 2021
Advocacy: The Voice of Social Work
Hart, R. (2020), Perspectives, (42)1, 4-5.
Winter 2020
Changing Faces of Advocacy
Simon, N. (2017), Perspectives, (39)3, 4-5.
Autumn 2017
What I’ve Learned About Community Advocacy
Dyson, J. (2017), Perspectives, (39)3, 6-7.
Autumn 2017
Access Denied: Navigating Bureaucratic and Technological Barriers in BC’s Welfare System
Pritchard, E. (2017), Perspectives, (39)3, 8-9.
Autumn 2017
A Coalition of Advocacy
Kennedy, J. (2017), Perspectives, (39)3, 18-19.
Autumn 2017
Child Protection
Report Summary: Pathways in a Forest– Indigenous Guidance on Prevention-Based Child Welfare
West Coast LEAF. (2020), Perspectives, (42)1, 6-7.
Winter 2020
Doing Good Work: Imagining Child Protection Practice That Works
Hart, R., (2020), Perspectives, (42)2, 14-16.
Spring/Summer 2020
Child Protection: Identifying Systemic Flaws in Advance of a New Paradigm
Hart, R. (2019), Perspectives, (41)3, 10-11.
Autumn 2019
Findings and Recommendations from Shameful Neglect: Indigenous Child Poverty in Canada
Hart, R., (2017), Perspectives, (39)1, 8-9.
Winter 2017
Helping Children Recover from Complex Trauma: The Complex Care and Intervention Program (CCI)
Geddes, C. (2016), Perspectives, (38)3, 4-6.
Autumn 2016
Reflections on Child Protection in Victoria, Australia
Lipke, C. (2015), Perspectives, (37)1, 10-11.
Winter 2015
Innovation in Permanency Planning: Incorporating Concurrent Planning in the Family Group Conference
Van Gasbeck, S. Bauer, K. Van Der Gulik, C (2015), Perspectives, (37)2, 6-7.
Spring/Summer 2015
Beyond Child Protection
Jardine, J. (2014), Perspectives, (36)1, 22.
Winter 2014
Writing Your Own Practice Standards: Owning Effective Child Protection
Hart, R. (2013), Perspectives, 35(1), 20-21.
Winter 2013
Cultural and BIPOC
Reflections on Antisemitism
Cohn, S. (2024). Perspectives, (46)2, 8-9.
Spring/Summer 2024
Belonging and Exclusion for Newcomer
Women in the Lower Mainland
Strumm, B., Wilbur, A., and Sawkins, T. (2023). Perspectives, (45)3, 8-9.
Autumn 2023
Implementing Culturally Safe Social Work
Practice: Fostering an Inuit Driven Model
Anderson, A. and Lyall, J. (2023). Perspectives, (45)3, 12-13.
Autumn 2023
Never Forced to Leave Home: Culturally Safe Social Work Practice
Hart, R. (2021). Perspectives, (43)3, 8-9.
Autumn 2021
Exploring Counselling Through a South Asian Lens
Hundal, J. (2021). Perspectives, (43)2, 4-5.
Spring/Summer 2021
Anti-Racist Social Work Practice
Sackey, A. (2021). Perspectives, (43)1, 6-7.
Winter 2021
Through a Social Worker Lens: Reflecting as a Newcomer Client
Wong, K.L.Y. (2021). Perspectives, (43)1, 8-9.
Winter 2021
Promoting Cultural Sensitivity in Community Senior Service Centres
Wong, K. L. Y. (2019). Perspectives, (41)3, 19.
Autumn 2019
Hate, Anti Immigrant/Anti Refugee Attitudes and Sanctuary Cities
Riaño-Alcalá, P. (2018). Perspectives, (40)1, 4-5.
Winter 2018
Opinions in BC: by the Numbers – Cultural Demographics and Beliefs
Neufeld, L. (2018). Perspectives, (40)1, 8-9.
Winter 2018
Increasing Cultural Diversity in Long-Term Care Facilities in Vancouver: How technology and innovation can be a response to these challenges
Lok Yi Wong, K. (2018). Perspectives, (40)2, 18-19.
Spring/Summer 2018
Definitions
Modern Family: Deconstructing and Reconstructing the Contested Domain of the Definition of Family
Mortenson, J. (2013), Perspectives, 35(2), 10-11.
Spring/Summer 2013
Ethics
Ethical Dilemmas: Social Workers Delivering Services During and Surviving COVID-19
Dominelli, L. (2020). Perspectives, (42)2, 4-5.
Spring/Summer 2020
Social Media and Ethical Practice
Alala, M. Perspectives, (40)2, 6-7.
Spring/Summer 2018
Should I Write Under My Own Name?
Jardine, L. (2016), Perspectives, (38)1, 20-21.
Winter 2016
Continuing the Conversation: Should I Write Under My Own Name?
Cooledge, C. (2016), Perspectives, (38)2, 4-5.
Spring/Summer 2016
Older Perspectives articles
Health
The Invisible Thread of Social Work in
Team-Based Health Care
Ross, T. (2024). Perspectives, 46(1), 10-11.
Winter 2024
Origins of Health Care Social Work in
Vancouver, BC
Lipke, C. and Shinger, R. (2022). Perspectives, 44(1), 4-5.
Winter 2022
Perspective from Social Work: Curiosity
Approach in the Hospital
Wong, K. L. Y., Perspectives, 44(1), 6-7.
Winter 2022
Social Work Roles in Mental Health in Long-Term Care
Wong, K. L. Y., Perspectives, (42)2, 8.
Spring/Summer 2020
COVID-19 and Disability: Widening the Existing Gaps in our System
Lamb, H. (2020), Perspectives, (42)2, 10.
Spring/Summer 2020
Social Workers are a Key Part of the Health Team
Dix, A. (2019), Perspectives, (41)2, 8.
Spring/Summer 2019
Transforming Health Care Delivery in BC: What It Means for Social Workers
Laviolette, C. (2018), Perspectives, (40)3, 8-9.
Autumn 2018
Parenting and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Emerging Considerations for Social Work Practice
Morris, R. (2017), Perspectives, (39)1, 6-7.
Winter 2017
Social Determinants of Health: A Quick Guide for Social Workers
Raphael, D. (2016), Perspectives, (38)2, 6-7.
Spring/Summer 2016
Social Work With Médecins Sans Frontières in Tajikistan
Onno, H. (2015), Perspectives, (37)2, 10-11.
Spring/Summer 2015
Advancing the Evidence Base in Health Social Work
Bryson, S. (2015), Perspectives, (37)3, 4-6.
Autumn 2015
Dementia Affecting Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Jokinen, N. (2014), Perspectives, (36)3, 6-7.
Autumn 2014
Social Work in the Hospital Setting: How Can We Make Our Impact Known?
Nelson, K. (2013), Perspectives, 35(2), 9 & 11.
Spring/Summer 2013
Indigenous Learning
Opikinwasowin, Growing a
Métis Child for Life
Hodgson, C. (2024). Perspectives, 46(1), 20-21.
Winter 2024
Implementing Culturally Safe Social Work Practice: Fostering an Inuit Driven Model
Anderson, A. and Lyall, J. (2023). Perspectives, 45(3), 12-13.
Autumn 2023
The Petroleum Industry and Indigenous Peoples in the News: Social Work and Environmental Justice for Indigenous Peoples
Harding, R. (2022). Perspectives, 44(2), 4-6.
Spring/Summer 2022
Never Forced to Leave Home: Culturally Safe Social Work Practice
Hart, R. (2021). Perspectives, 43(3), 8-9.
Autumn 2021
Report Summary: Pathways in a Forest– Indigenous Guidance on Prevention-Based Child Welfare
West Coast LEAF. Perspectives, 42(1), 6-7.
Winter 2020
The Indigenous Working Group – Moving Forward: Dialogues and Action Towards Reconciliation in Social Work
Barnes, S. (2017), Perspectives, 39(2), 16.
Spring/Summer 2017
Competing Values: Transracial Adoption Planning for Aboriginal Children
Burke, S. (2015), Perspectives, 37(1), 6-7.
Winter 2015
Reconciliation
Joseph, R. (2014), Perspectives, 36(2), 10-11.
Spring/Summer 2014
Mental Health and Addictions
Social Work Roles in Mental Health in Long-Term Care
Wong, K. L. Y. (2020), Perspectives, (42)2, 8.
Spring/Summer 2020
Minimizing Harm with Cultural Humility and Safety
Adams, E. (2017), Perspectives, (39)2, 4-5.
Spring/Summer 2017
A Call to Action: Regulating Drug Use
Keith, B. (2017), Perspectives, (29)2, 18.
Spring/Summer 2017
MENtal Health
Conners, J. (2016), Perspectives, (38)1, 10-11.
Winter 2016
Improving Care for People with Borderline Personality Disorder in BC
Wochok, E. (2015), Perspectives, (37)1, 8-9.
Winter 2015
Moving Toward Family-Centred Care – How can we Work Better Together
Guy, A. (2014), Perspectives, (36)2, 14-16.
Spring/Summer 2014
Connecting the Dots – A Community Led Mental Health Promotion Project
Stubley, T. (2013), Perspectives, 35(2), 12-13.
Spring/Summer 2013
Older Adults and Elders
Stronger Health Care, Healthier Seniors
Sandhu, H. (2023). Perspectives, 45(2), 14-15.
SPRING/SUMMER 2023
Representation Agreements 101:
The Essentials
Jun, A. and Taylor, J. (2023). Perspectives, 45(2), 10-13.
SPRING/SUMMER 2023
Supporting British Columbians Affected by Dementia
Aziz, S. (2023). Perspectives, 45(2), 8-9.
SPRING/SUMMER 2023
One Social Worker’s Journey with
Cognitive Change
Carr, D. and Lamb, H. (2023). Perspectives, 45(2), 4-6.
SPRING/SUMMER 2023
A Paradigm Shift in Senior Care in BC- A Radical New Approach
Richmond, J. (2021). Perspectives, 43(3), 4-5.
Autumn 2021
Hearing Aids: A Field Guide for Helpers
Keith, B. (2021). Perspectives, 43(3), 6-7.
Autumn 2021
Social Work Roles in Mental Health in Long-Term Care
Wong, K. L. Y., Perspectives, (42)2, 8.
Spring/Summer 2020
The Call for Mandated Social Work Positions in Long-Term Care and Assisted Living
BCASW Seniors Community of Practice. (2019). Perspectives, 41(3), 14-15.
Autumn 2019
The Need for Funded Seniors Planning Tables
Leaney, A. (2016), Perspectives, (38)3, 8-9.
Autumn 2016
Policy
The Call for Mandated Social Work Positions in Long-Term Care and Assisted Living - BCASW Seniors Community of Practice (active members). Perspectives, 41(3), 14-15.
Autumn 2019
The New Poverty Reduction Strategy in BC
Reitsma-Street, M. (2019), Perspectives, (41)2, 10-11.
Spring/Summer 2019
Navigating ICBC’s new “Minor” Injury Cap Scheme
Rice, J. M. (2019), Perspectives, (41)2, 21-22.
Spring/Summer 2019
Local Issues Result in Systemic Change
Nash, P. (2018), Perspectives, (40)3, 10.
Autumn 2018
Research Update: Linking Animals, Social Justice, and Social Work
Basu, R. & Meerdink, A. (2018), Perspectives, (40)3, 11.
Autumn 2018
A Social Worker’s Journey Into Politics
Lee, E W (2015), Perspectives, (37)2, 4-5.
Spring/Summer 2015
Defending Social Programs for a Stronger Canada
CASW (2013), Perspectives, 35(2), 4.
Spring/Summer 2013
Poverty/Poverty Reduction
The Unaffordable Costs of Poverty
Hart, R. (2016), Perspectives, (38)1, 8-9.
Winter 2016
A Poverty-Free Canada
Hart, R. (2016), Perspectives, (38)2, 10-11.
Spring/Summer 2016
People are Not the Problem; Poverty Is
Hart, R. (2016), Perspectives, (38)3, 10-11.
Autumn 2016
Practice During COVID-19
Anti-Oppressive and Anti-Privilege (AOAP) Social Work in Times of Pandemic
Kondrashov, O.S. and West, J. (2021). Perspectives, 43(1), 4-5.
Winter 2021
Reflections on Pandemic from BC Ministers
Simons, N. and Dean, M. (2021). Perspectives, 43(2), 8-11.
Spring/Summer 2021
Weathering the Storm: Reflections on Homeless Supports in a Pandemic
Austin, L. (2021). Perspectives, 43(2), 12-13.
Spring/Summer 2021
Responses from Government
Four Questions from BCASW
Simpson, S. (2019), Perspectives, (41)1, 4-5.
Winter 2019
Four Questions from BCASW
Eby, D. (2019), Perspectives, (41)1, 6-7.
Winter 2019
Four Questions from BCASW
Conroy, K. (2018), Perspectives, (40)3, 4-5.
Autumn 2018
Four Questions from BCASW
Darcy, J. (2018), Perspectives, (40)3, 6-7.
Autumn 2018
Highlights of the Provincial and Federal Responses to the OPIOID Crisis
Bateman, S. (2017), Perspectives, (39)2, 8-9.
Spring/Summer 2017
Retired Social Worker Series
“Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow”
Ross, C. (2020). Perspectives, (42)1, 20.
Winter 2020
Retiring and Retirement: A Social Worker’s Desultory Reflections
Ip, E. (2019). Perspectives, (41)2, 12.
Spring/Summer 2019
Somewhat Retired
Leslie, M. (2018), Perspectives, (40)3, 22
Autumn 2018
Retire; Reduce; Reuse; Recycle
Engleson, B. (2017), Perspectives, (39)2, 19.
Spring/Summer 2017
Self-Care for Social Workers
Resting While Working – Mindful Self-Care
Greenshields, D. (2017), Perspectives, (39)1, 4-5.
Winter 2017
Celebrating the Human-Animal Bond: Therapy with the Four-Footed Therapist
Stoewen, D. (2014), Perspectives, (36)2, 6-8.
Spring/Summer 2014
Social Justice
Hiring People with Disabilities Creates Opportunities
Thomas, A. (2014), Perspectives, (36)1, 20.
Winter 2014
Professional Association: Our Path to Promoting Social Work and Social Justice
Torhjelm, S. (2014), Perspectives, (36)2, 12-13.
Spring/Summer 2014
Quilt Making as Social Justice
Keith, B. (2013), Perspectives, 35(1), 8-9.
Winter 2013
Social Work Education
Reflections on Personal and Professional Growth During Field Placement
Cervantes, M.O. (2021). Perspectives, 43(2), 14.
Spring/Summer 2021
Social Work Field Education in Canada: Learnings from Three National Studies
Kaushik, V. and Drolet, J.L. (2021). Perspectives, 43(3), 12-13.
Autumn 2021
Remote Field Placements: Lessons Learned at the UBC School of Social Work
Allison, K. (2021). Perspectives, 43(3), 14-15.
Autumn 2021
Learning Professionals: The Education and Care of Social Workers
Hart, R. (2021). Perspectives, 43(1), 22-23.
Winter 2021
Contextualized Perspectives on Social Work Education
Schmid, J. Perspectives, (42)1. 8-9.
Winter 2020
Thoughts on the Licensure Exam
Wong, K. L. Y. (2019). Perspectives, (41)1, 10.
Winter 2019
Continuing the Conversation: Response from the BC College of Social Workers on the Licensure Exam
Neufeld, T. (2019). Perspectives, (41)1, 11.
Winter 2019
E-Learning in Social Work Education
Burke, S. (2018). Perspectives, (40)2, 4-5.
Spring/Summer 2018
Have you Heard? Licensure Testing is Coming to Social Work
Mayr, J. (2015), Perspectives, (37)1, 20.
Winter 2015
Social Workers in Private Practice
Acknowledging and Modifying Defense Mechanisms: A Valuable Therapy “Trick”
Wilson, J. (2021). Perspectives, 43(2), 6-7.
Spring/Summer 2021
Business Wise Practices
Gill, D. (2014), Perspectives, (36)1, 6-8.
Winter 2014
Dimensions of Spirituality in Secular Counselling
Vogelsang, C. (2014), Perspectives, (36)3, 12-11.
Autumn 2014
The Profession of Social Work
The Role of a Guardianship Social Worker with
Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Service Society
Martinez, A. (2024). Perspectives, 46(1), 16.
Winter 2024
Social Work Regulation in British Columbia:
A Long and Winding Road
Andor, A. and Crawford, M. (2020). Perspectives, 45(2), 20-21.
SPRING/SUMMER 2023
Challenges in Wearing Two Hats: Social Worker and Interpreter
Wong, K. L. Y., (2020). Perspectives, (42)1, 10-11.
Winter 2020
Contextualized Perspectives on Social Work Education
Schmid, J. (2020). Perspectives, (42)1. 8-9.
Winter 2020
COVID-19: Another Challenge for Social Workers & Nidus Partners in Supporting Individuals and Families
Taylor, J., (2020). Perspectives, (42)2, 6-7.
Spring/Summer 2020
Social Work Regulation in British Columbia: A Developmental History 1956 – 2008
Nash, P. (2019). Perspectives, (41)2, 4-6.
Spring/Summer 2019
Social Work Regulation in British Columbia: A Developmental History 2008 – 2015
Jones, E. (2019). Perspectives, 41(3), 4-6.
Autumn 2019
Social Workers: Hate Literature and Hate Crimes
Tuzi, M. (2018), Perspectives, 40(1), 20-21.
Winter 2018
Brief Research Note: #socialwork: Information and Communication Technology in Social Work
Mishna, F. & The Social Work Research Team. (2018), Perspectives, 40(2), 8-9.
Spring/Summer 2018
Opinion – Social Workers and Their Impact are Not Well Understood: Sensational Headlines are Not Helping
Mackenzie Davies, J. (2017), Perspectives, (39)3, 10.
Autumn 2017
Tools and Resources
A New Tool to Support Self-Determination: Nidus Personal Planning Registry
Taylor, J. (2014), Perspectives, (36)3, 8-10.
Autumn 2014
Feedback Informed Treatment
Cragg, C. (2013), Perspectives, 35(1), 18-19.
Winter 2013