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Historical studies in education, Dec 20, 2023

The strength of this book lies in its thorough reading of documents in both English and German to... more The strength of this book lies in its thorough reading of documents in both English and German to provide a picture of the complex nature of German and Germanness in Ontario during this time period. At times it was challenging to read as Bryce took us back and forth in time, such that one could stumble on the order of events if not reading closely. Additionally, the treatment of German Lutheranism was confusing in its nomenclature. As a Lutheran myself, familiar with the differences between the two Lutheran church bodies in Canada, I still had to stop and reread as to whether Bryce was discussing the Canada Synod or the Canada District. Anyone using the book for historical research is well advised to keep careful notes. On a theoretical level, I found that Bryce sometimes attributed more agency to children than I felt could be justified. However, while I felt that aspect was challenging to justify through an interpretation of historical documents, his overall presentation of a nuanced reading and interpretation of Germanness in Ontario provides valuable insights to ground future research in German history, education, and religious practices.

Ethnicity & Health, Aug 14, 2021

OBJECTIVES The overall goal was to synthesize knowledge on actions that need to be taken to promo... more OBJECTIVES The overall goal was to synthesize knowledge on actions that need to be taken to promote health equity and the mental health of Black refugees in Canada. DESIGN Group concept mapping systems were applied to generate and organize action-oriented statements related to the different social determinants of health. A total of 174 participants from the cities of Calgary and Edmonton with experience working with Black Canadians participated in four focus groups: (a) 2 focus groups that engaged 123 participants in brainstorming 84 statements guided by the following focus prompt: 'A specific action that would improve the mental health equity of Black refugees living in Canada is … ' and (b) 2 focus groups of 51 participants who sorted the generated statements and rated them by order of 'importance' and 'ideas seen in action.' Data was further computed and analysed by the research team and a select advisory group from the participants. RESULTS A 10-cluster map generated included the following clusters: (1) promoting cultural identity, (2) promoting ways of knowing, (3) addressing discrimination and racism, (4) addressing the criminalization of Black Canadians, (5) investing in employment for equity, (6) promoting equity in housing, (7) facilitating self-determination, (8) improving (public) services, (9) promoting appropriate and culturally relevant mental health services, and (10) working with and addressing faith and belief related issues. Clusters 4 and 9 ranked as the most important clusters in promoting health equity and the mental health of Black Canadians. CONCLUSIONS Addressing the criminalization of Black Canadians through a range of rehumanizing interventions at institutional levels will provide a platform from which they can participate and engage others in developing appropriate and culturally relevant mental health services.

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This qualitative study was informed by critical race feminism and sought to examine Canadian Blac... more This qualitative study was informed by critical race feminism and sought to examine Canadian Black women's motivations for participating in the research study that explored their experiences with the police in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV), and the key factors that complicated their decisions. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 25 self-identified women over the age of 18. Findings indicated that Black women's experiences of anti-Black racism and various forms of systemic barriers influenced their decisions to disclose their experiences of IPV. Key themes included the invisibility of Black women's narratives, fostering political change, and the impact of racialized and gendered insider positionality. Given these findings, positioning Black women's narratives at the centre of IPV research creates opportunities for Black women to share their experiences of IPV, recognizes them as experts of their own experiences, identifies their differential...

Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work

Ethnicity & Health, 2021

This qualitative, multi-manuscript dissertation examines the experiences of Black women who live ... more This qualitative, multi-manuscript dissertation examines the experiences of Black women who live in the Greater Toronto Area and other southwestern Ontario regions who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV), some of whom were also charged with an IPV-related offence. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 Black women to better understand the meanings they attach to their experiences. Critical race feminism (CRF) was employed to help conceptualize women’s narratives. In addition, the dissertation includes a review of the relevant literature, the methodology that was utilized for the study followed by three self-contained manuscripts. The purpose of the first manuscript is to discuss challenges or barriers encountered during the research process, propose strategies for engaging with Black women and highlight their reasons for participating in the study. Findings indicate that using various sampling strategies increase Black women’s participation. In addition, methodological approaches must consider Black women’s lived experiences of systemic oppression and racism. The purpose of the second manuscript is to better understand Black women’s experiences of IPV, how it has impacted their lives and the consequences of using force against an intimate partner. Findings reveal that Black women often have histories of abuse and those who used force did so in response to their partner’s violence against them. The purpose of the third manuscript is to examine Black women’s experiences with the police and highlight counter-narratives they create in response to stereotypes that construct them as aggressive or violent. Findings from this study show that women were more likely to disclose negative encounters with the police and that their experiences with the police were influenced by their intersecting identities of race, gender and class. Most women believed their race influenced the police’s perception of and interaction with them. Those who had negative encounters with the police are less likely to seek help from them in the future. These findings have implications for improving future police interactions and relations with racialized communities

Canadian Social Work Review, 2021

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2021

This qualitative study was informed by critical race feminism and explored Black women’s experien... more This qualitative study was informed by critical race feminism and explored Black women’s experiences with the police with a particular focus on how issues of race, racism, oppression, and subordination inform their experiences. It sought to answer three research questions: (1) What is known about Black women’s experiences with the police in the context of intimate partner violence? (2) Given their experiences with the police, what is their perception of the police? and (3) To what extent do women construct counter-narratives of their experiences with the police and what does that involve? The sample was comprised of 25 participants, 15 of whom were arrested. The women were over the age of 18 and lived in the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding areas. Most women expressed that they had negative encounters with the police, which was influenced by the police’s negative perceptions of them. Black women who called the police to intervene in an intimate partner violence incident were sub...

Advances in Social Work, 2021

Everyday racism embedded in all facets of society, coupled with ongoing injustices against racial... more Everyday racism embedded in all facets of society, coupled with ongoing injustices against racialized people globally, have reignited an urgent action to turn the gaze within social work education. There is a need to challenge and resist white supremacy that continues to institutionalize systemic racism and justify state control of social and political processes. These current realities are in direct contradiction to the neoliberal push for state withdrawal from social programming and essential services. Yet the interconnectedness between neoliberalism, white supremacy and fascist ideologies has gone undetected in social work circles resulting in a political and ideological vacuum in the profession. Within the social work curricula, there is a lack of attention and involvement to effectively dismantle white supremacy and racism that are perpetuated within and through the profession. The social work classroom has been a natural place to incubate a new wave of resistance that has the ...

Violence Against Women, 2021

Canadian research examining the overlap between Black women's victimization and criminalizati... more Canadian research examining the overlap between Black women's victimization and criminalization is sparse. This qualitative study addresses this gap by examining the ways in which criminalized Black women's intersecting identities of race, class, and gender influence how they perceive, experience, and respond to intimate partner violence (IPV). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 Black women who experienced IPV. The findings focus on the women (15) who were also charged with an IPV-related offense. Critical race feminism was employed to analyze their narratives. This research has implications for policy, practice, and future research with Black women who are victimized and criminalized.

Journal of Teaching in Social Work