Ontario Association of Social Workers

11/01/2026

During November, OASW recognizes Family Violence Prevention Month and Woman Abuse Prevention Month.

Social workers support survivors of domestic and gender-based violence and are often the first point of contact for people seeking help.

We recognize the devastating impact of domestic and gender-based violence, and call for support, services and systemic changes that will save lives and support recovery.

Join OASW for two timely webinars exploring how social workers can strengthen their response to intimate partner violence and gender-based violence, from understanding when information can be shared to recognizing how coercive control and abuse intersect with the law.

November 27: Understanding Ontario’s Privacy Laws: Information Sharing and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention, presented by IPC: https://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1125&EID=33346

December 9: Gender-Based Violence and Its Intersection with the Law, presented by SALCO: https://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1125&EID=33298

10/30/2026

AI programs are convenient and quick but "using AI does not change a registrant’s professional responsibilities," cautions The Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers.

A new article from OCSWSSW explores how certain applications of AI use could make it tough for social workers to meet their obligations.

Read the full article: https://www.ocswssw.org/2026/10/21/practice-notes-ai-friend-or-foe/?utm_source=Dynamics%20365%20Customer%20Insights%20-%20Journeys&utm_medium=email&utm_term=N%2FA&utm_campaign=Perspective%20Fall%202026&utm_content=Perspective%20Fall%202026%20-%20EN =977cdbe0-34e6-44a6-8b4e-cae0c6440300

10/27/2026

Sign up for the Advanced Narrative Therapy in Practice workshop, exclusively on the OLC on November 25th.

Join presenter Angel Yuen, MSW, RSW, as this interactive full-day workshop builds on foundational narrative therapy knowledge and focuses on 'unique outcomes' and scaffolding conversations as practices for supporting re-authoring. You will explore how seemingly small or overlooked experiences can provide openings and discover ways of developing these moments into meaningful alternative stories.

EVENT DETAILS
Date - Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Time – 10 am - 4 pm
Online

EXCLUSIVE: OASW members get a special Early Bird rate of only $130+HST, valid until November 6th. Sign up now to take advantage of this very special offer.

REMINDER: Our insightful OLC webinar, Narrative Therapy: Re-Authoring Stories Through Unique Outcomes, is coming up next Tuesday, November 3rd. Be sure to sign up now and save your spot.

Visit the OLC website for more information and registration - https://learning.oasw.org/

Not a member yet? Get your OASW membership today to access special discounts and offers – https://www.oasw.org/Public/Public/Join_Now/Join_Now.aspx

10/23/2026

Save on your next holiday travel with OASW membership!

OASW members get an exclusive 7.5% discount on leisure and corporate trips with VIA RAIL, for yourself and three additional travelers. Access this incredible deal and save on your next trip here - https://oasw.org/EN/Web/Benefits_and_Services_Folder/Discounts.aspx

Not a member yet? Join now to know more about all of our amazing benefits and discounts - https://oasw.org/Public/Public/Join_Now/Join_Now.aspx

10/23/2026

Professor Tanya Sharpe, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, explores how historical, structural and institutional conditions shape how homicide and gun violence affect Canada's Black communities.

She suggests that current gaps in data and services compound the harm survivors experience.

Commissioned and published by Canada's Department of Justice, A Legacy of harm: Black survivors of homicide victims and fi***rm violence in Canada is written for policymakers "shaping the legal and funding frameworks that govern victim services, and the service providers on the front lines who receive survivors at their most vulnerable state.”

Read the full report on the Government of Canada’s website.

Introduction – A legacy of harm: Black survivors of homicide victims and gun violence in Canada

10/22/2026

Sign up for an engaging new workshop, LIVE on the OLC on December 1!

Amie Bryant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Approved Clinical Supervisor, Certified Addictions Specialist, explores six dimensions that influence supervisory style, including purpose, developmental factors, supervision models, context, and the supervisory alliance.

You will leave with a framework for self-reflection, a clearer understanding of their strengths and growth areas as supervisors, and practical strategies beginning to be able to articulate their supervisory style.

EVENT DETAILS
Date - Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Time – 1-4 pm
Online

Visit the OLC website for more information and registration - https://learning.oasw.org/

EXCLUSIVE: OASW members get a special Early Bird rate of only $80+HST, valid until November 15th. Sign up now to take advantage of this very special offer.

Not a member yet? Get your OASW membership today to access special discounts and offers – https://www.oasw.org/Public/Public/Join_Now/Join_Now.aspx

Four Corners Counseling

10/21/2026

Get amazing discounts on electronics and accessories, exclusively with your OASW membership.

Lenovo’s four-day weekend sale through Perkopolis provides you with incredible savings on all Lenovo products, including laptops, tablets, printers, and more.

Limited-time deal – click on the link for more details and shop today (member login required) - https://www.perkopolis.com/Lenovo

Not a member yet? Join now to access all of our incredible benefits and discounts - https://oasw.org/Public/Public/Join_Now/Join_Now.aspx

10/20/2026

New webinar coming up November 27, exclusively on the OLC!

Sign up now for “Understanding Ontario’s Privacy Laws: Information Sharing and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention”, an insightful webinar facilitated by Karishma Firdausi.

This webinar will start an explainer of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario’s (IPC), including its access and privacy mandate. The IPC’s Sharing Information in Situations Involving Intimate Partner Violence: Guidance for Professionals will be discussed, clarifying how Ontario’s privacy laws permit the responsible disclosure of personal information for health and safety concerns.

EVENT DETAILS:
Date – Friday, November 27, 2026
Time – 12-1 pm ET
Online

Visit the OLC website for more information and registration - https://learning.oasw.org/olc-webinars

Sign up for an OASW membership today and get access to exclusive discounts and offers – https://www.oasw.org/Public/Public/Join_Now/Join_Now.aspx

10/19/2026

An exciting update from the OASW Learning Centre (OLC)

The OLC has a new home! 🎉

Same name, new and improved platform.

The OLC now offers a cleaner, simpler way to find and keep track of your learning, plus a brand new space: the OLC Academy, home to self-paced, interactive micro courses you can complete on your own schedule.

Learn what’s new and how to get started: https://oasw.org/The-Social/member-insights/New_Learning_Centre.aspx

10/16/2026

How can social workers better support people as they return to their communities after incarceration? What does a trauma-informed approach look like?

In a recent OASW Learning Centre webinar, Francesca Serwaa, PMP, RP (Qualifying), RSW, founder of Pathways to Reintegration, shared how trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches can promote dignity, collaboration and empowerment throughout the reintegration process.

Read the full article on The Social: https://oasw.org/The-Social/member-insights/Beyond-the-record.aspx
Français: https://oasw.org/LeSocial/member-insights/Francesca-Serwaa-fr.aspx