Welcome to the School of Social Work
Strengthening the social well-being of individuals, families and communities.
Informed by a vision of social justice, the School of Social Work promotes social well-being, change, healing, and growth at multiple levels. We are committed to fostering the integration of varied and diverse theoretical perspectives which contribute to holding central the dynamic interplay between individuals and their environments.
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Kelowna Women’s Shelter Gets More Space for Anti-Violence Program
A new grant has helped the Kelowna Women’s Shelter get a larger, more easily accessible learning centre.
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Centre for Inclusion and Citizenship
Creating an interactive on-line map that strives to further the inclusion and full citizenship of people with intellectual disabilities & their families across British Columbia.
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Centre for the Study of Services to Children and Families
The Centre focuses on identifying effective services for children and families with an emphasis on serving diverse populations
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Interprofessional Clinic
School of Social Work graduate student clinicians discuss the Interprofessional Clinic on the Okanagan Campus of UBC
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Social Work News
- Risky business: Seniors don’t acknowledge post-hospitalization vulnerability
- UBC celebrates graduates and student accomplishment
- Health policies not culturally inclusive, UBC research finds
- UBC partners with Third Space to promote mental health, work-life balance
- UBC supports seniors speed dating documentary screening
- Kelowna immigrants struggle with integration, UBC research finds
- Immigrant experience in Kelowna, a photo exhibition
- UBC research examines ways to prevent youth homelessness
- Community Effort
- No More Blame Game