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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National Teleconference Series
The National Teleconference Series brings current issues to child welfare workers. Each teleconference begins with a presentation from well-known individuals in the a variety of child welfare areas and research. Transcripts are available for $13.00 each. To order a copy of please contact info@cwlc.ca .
To view the current schedule please see our upcoming teleconferences .
The transcripts are available in English only.
March 2004
The Impact of Premenstrual Syndrome on Women’s Parenting
Lynn Barry, MSW, Director ,Canadian Society for the Investigation of Child Abuse
Leslie Tutty, Ph.D., RESOLVE Alberta, Faculty of Social Work
Betty Thomlinson, Ph.D., Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary
September 2003
A Collaborative Approach to Working With Children and Families in High Conflict Situations
R. Birnbaum, Assistant Professor, King’s College, University of Western Ontario & previously worked as a social worker in the Office of the Children’s Lawyer
C. Breton, Director, North York Branch, Toronto Children’s Aid Society
May 2003
Child Abuse in Community Institutions and Organizations: Improving Public and Professional Understanding
Professor David Wolfe, University of Western Ontario
Dr. Peter Jaffe, Centre for Children and Families in the Justice of the London Family Court
February 2003
When Working Hurts: Burnout and Trauma
Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, Director of Social Service Division with Fisher and Associates
November 2002
Understanding and Supporting Families in Distress: The case of neglected children and their families.
Dr. Carl Lacharité, Professeur-directeur Groupe de recherche en développement de l’enfant et de la famille – Départment de psychologie, U du Québec à Trois Rivières
September 2002
Attachment, regulation and caregiver behaviours associated with disorganized attachment/assessment and intervention.
Dr. Diane Benoit, Infant Psychiatry, Hospital of Sick Children
April 2002
Multi-disciplinary Assessment of Child Abuse
Ron Ensom, Retired Social Worker
February 2002
Home-based Family Support Workers
Dr. Chaya Kulkarni, Director Programs and Training, Invest in Kids Foundation
November 2001
Risk Assessment
Dr. Harriet MacMillan, Paeditrician, Associate Professor, McMaster University
September 2001
Infant Mortality
Dr. Jim Cairns, Deputy Chief Coroner, Province of Ontario
June 2001
Stress and Trauma in Child Welfare Practice
Dr. Cheryl Regehr, Associate Professor, Academic Coordinator, Centre for Applied Social Research, University of Toronto
May 2001
Canadian Incidence Study on Child Maltreatment
Dr.Nico Trocmé, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto
April 2001
TAPP-C – Arson Prevention Program for Children
Dr. Sherri McKay, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Child Psychiatry Program
February 2001
Staffed Group Homes for Children and Youth: Understanding their role and ensuring quality.
Dr. Jim Anglin, Associate Professor and Graduate Advisor, School of Child and Youth Care, University of Victoria
November 2000
Child Maltreatment – What Do We Know About prevention?
Dr. Harriet MacMillan
May 2000
Child Rights in Canada
Dr. Paul Thomas, Dalhousie University
February 2000
Guidelines to Access to Birth Families for Children in Care
Dr. Paul Steinhauer, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto
November 1999
First Nations Child Welfare
Dr. Ed Connors & Dr. Frank Maidman
September 1999
Family Wellness Project
Dr. Isaac Prilleltensky, Wilfred Laurier University
June 1999
Looking After Children in Canada
Dr. Kathleen Kufeldt, University of New Brunswick
Muriel McQueen Ferguson, Centre for Family Violence Research
March 1999
Recognizing and Management of Attachment Disorders in Children
Dr. Paul Steinhauer, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto
November 1998
Child Welfare Outcomes Measurement Framework
Dr. Nico Trocmé, Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto
