Dr. Geoffrey Pawson
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Dr. Geoffrey Pawson on January 30, 2012. Husband to Barbara for 50 years; Father to Jane (David) Loblaw, Gord (Lori) Pawson, David Pawson, and Kate (Scott) Langen. He was an extremely proud Granddad to Rachel, Sydney and Chloe Langen and Demira and Darian Pawson. Brother to David (Doreen) Pawson and Lloyd (Angie) Pawson; brother-in-law to Roger & Vicki Hardage and Ann & Jim Stevens; and their families. Geoff is the founder of the Ranch Ehrlo Society and former Ehrlo Community Services. He was only 27 years of age when he opened the first group home with 6 youth. The agency has grown to currently serving 250 youth and families across Saskatchewan and Canada. There have been thousands of graduates of the program, many of whom continued to maintain contact. He received many honours throughout his career such as the Order of Canada in 2000, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2001, the Family Service Canada Award in 2003, and an Honourary Doctorate of Law from the University of Regina in 2005. Geoff was an inspirational leader who had a tremendous impact at the local, provincial, national and international level for his unwavering commitment to youth. He had a gifted ability to create change, overcome obstacles, and challenge the status quo. He was a master problem-solver and visionary who was respected by his colleagues, employees, community, friends and family. Although Geoff will be profoundly missed, he has left a remarkable legacy. His mission and vision will live on at Ranch Ehrlo, as he laid a solid foundation to continue to improve upon meeting the needs and filling gaps for the most vulnerable members of our society. He truly left the world a better place. Donations can be made in Geoff's honor to the Dr. Geoffrey Pawson Education Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to enable present and/or former residents of the Ranch Ehrlo Society and other deserving individuals to continue with Post-secondary and apprenticeship training. The focus is to improve the likelihood of long-term and continuous employment in the future of the recipients. A Memorial will be held on Friday February 17, 2012 at 7 pm at the Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan in the Grand Ballroom. An online book of condolences can be accessed at www.Ehrlo.com, as well as www.Facebook.com/RanchEhrlo. This is a wonderful way for the family to stay connected as they have yet to be able to return from Tucson AZ.
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Street Gangs Advanced Workshop: Strategies for Youth and their Families
Cost: $75
Trainer: Dirk Niles
February 22, 9:30am-1:00pm
This seminar will also be repeated on March 7, 2011
Location: Children's Aid Society of Toronto, 30 Isabella Street, 7th Floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1N1
Directions:
TTC: Yonge Subway to Bloor/Yonge. Exit on Yonge Street and walk South to Isabella. Isabella runs one-way West from Yonge, walk 1/2 block to 30 Isabella.
By car: Yonge Street North to Isabella Street; 3 streets South of Bloor on West side. Turn right onto Isabella Street. Paid parking is available in the Green P parking on Charles (East of Yonge)
Easy registration online via www.cwitraining.torontocas.ca
For more information, please contact Chena Barakat at 416.924.4640 x2780 or by email at cbarakat@torontocas.ca.
To see the full Spring 2011 Training schedule, please click here.
Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare Final Report
The Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare (CECW) has been one of four Centres of Excellence for Children’s Well-Being, established in 2000 as an initiative of the Public Health Agency of Can
Your Children's Aid
The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) released a report on the well-being of children in care in Ontario.
Human Trafficking in Canada
An Overview of the Child Welfare Systems in Canada
Overview of Canada's child welfare system from one part of the country to another.
The Maltreatment of Adolescents in Canada – Information for Canadians
This factsheet gives information on the prevalence of the abuse of adolescents aged 15-19 and gives suggestions on what to do if adolescent abuse is suspected.
The Family Violence Youth Site
This is a website designed for children ages 10 and up. It explains what abuse is and how to get help in age-appropriate language and with some interactive tools.
Physical Punishment and Children’s Health
This is a brief article by Joan Durrant explaining the dangers of physical punishment and makes some policy recommendations.
Use Your Voice
This is the very well-done website of the campaign mentioned under (5) explaining some of the subtle signs of child abuse and giving advice on reporting this abuse.
