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Dalhousie University School of Social Work Community Clinic: A Space for Innovative Teaching, Learning and Service Delivery

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
25 July 2019

Abstract

The Dalhousie University Social Work Community Clinic, a unique inter-professional community-university initiative, opened its doors in 2014 and has supported over 400 marginalized community members and provided field placements for over 65 health profession students. The clinic espouses a social justice/ anti-oppressive teaching, learning and service delivery platform.

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Inaugurée en 2014, la clinique communautaire de l’École de service social de l’Université Dalhousie est une initiative interprofessionnelle unique qui réunit la communauté et l’université. Depuis son ouverture, la clinique a épaulé plus de 400 membres marginalisés de la communauté et favorisé l’accès à des stages pratiques de formation à plus de 65 étudiants du domaine de la santé. La clinique adhère à une plateforme d’enseignement, d’apprentissage et de prestation de services reposant sur les valeurs de justice sociale, anti-oppressives.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 38Number 1January 2019
Pages: 57 - 60

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Version of record online: 25 July 2019

Key Words

  1. inter-professional clinic
  2. social work clinic
  3. health professional student training
  4. anti-oppressive service delivery
  5. social justice organization

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  1. clinique interprofessionnelle
  2. clinique de travail social
  3. formation d’étudiants du domaine de la santé
  4. prestation de services anti-oppressifs
  5. organisation vouée à la justice sociale

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Jeff Karabanow [email protected]
Cyndi Hall

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