Shirley Chau, BSW, MSW | Associate Professor | Social Work |
shirley.chau@ubc.ca | 250-807-8739 | Arts 149
Graduate student supervisor
Research Interests: Dr. Chau also conducts research with individuals and communities in transition that experience social marginalization and social exclusion due to race and ethnicity, racialized identities, and racism, class (e.g., homeless populations), and other factors that influence their access to services in the health and social care systems in “large”, “midsized”, and “small” cities in Canada. As well, youths at risk of becoming homeless/houseless, including youths transitioning out of care (child prote
Courses & Teaching: 2022-2023: SOCW 531: Antiracist anti-oppressive practice for clinical social work (Fall and Winter terms), SOCW 553: Research and evidence-informed practice for clinical social work.
2021-2022:SOCW 531: Antiracist anti-oppressive practice for clinical social work (Fall and Winter terms), SOCW 553: Research and evidence-informed practice for clinical social work.
2020-2021: SOCW 531: Antiracist anti-oppressive practice for clinical social work (Winter), SOCW 553: Research and evidence-informed practice for clinical social work.
2019-2020: SOCW 512: Direct theories of social work practice, SOCW 553: Research and evidence-informed practice for clinical social work (Fall and Winter)