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Julie Drolet

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ID800324
NOMBREJulie Drolet
NOMBRESJulie
APELLIDODrolet
FIRMADROLET J
AFILIACIONESUniversity of Calgary
ORCID0000-0002-1520-3439
VERIFICADOSí
TOTAL DE OBRAS36
TOTAL DE CITAS127
TOTAL COMO AUTOR36
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2010
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2025
ÍNDICE H8
  • Canadian Social Work Student Perspectives on the State of Field Education

    Allison K Iriye, Julie Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Social Work Education•2025

    There is an increasing body of literature that examines the challenges that social work field education is currently experiencing in Canada, the United States, and other countries. What is missing is a greater understanding of how students perceive and navigate these challenges, as well as what they envision for the future of field education. This study used virtual dialog circles to explore Canadian social work students’ perspectives on field ed…

  • Developing a Digital Disaster Documents System for essential documents

    Open Access•Mahed-Ul-Islam Choudhury, Evalyna Bogdan et al.•ARTICLE•International Journal of Disaster…•2024

    Despite a growing recognition in the literature concerning the intricate relationship between innovation as an adaptive measure to effectively achieve the overarching objectives of disaster risk reduction and resilience, limited studies have examined how social innovation can be tailored to the local context. This study fills this gap by examining decision-makers' perspectives on the Digital Disaster Documents System (D3S), which digitizes vital …

  • The role of social work practitioners and human service professionals in long-term disaster recovery after the 2016 Alberta wildfires in Canada

    Open Access•Julie Drolet, B Lewin et al.•ARTICLE•International Social Work•2024•Citada por: 1•Referencias: 1

    The 2016 Alberta wildfires resulted in widespread destruction of property and displacement of residents. Research aimed to identify the roles and responsibilities of social work practitioners and human service professionals in long-term disaster recovery. This article presents the findings from interviews, focus groups, and a survey with a total of 140 participants in Alberta, Canada. Implications for disaster social work planning, and response a…

  • Settling in a Mid-sized City in the Interior of British Columbia

    Carlos Teixeira, Julie L Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•Canadian ethnic studies•2024

    In the past, immigrants and refugees tended to overlook small and mid-sized cities in Canada, but this has changed since the beginning of the 21th century, and the mid-sized city of Kelowna has gradually emerged as a popular destination for newcomers from all over the world. Housing is critical to the resettlement and integration of all immigrants. Recent immigrants, especially renters, face challenges in their settlement and housing experiences,…

  • Impact of Covid-19 on social work field education

    Open Access•Cara Au, Julie Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Social Work•2023

    Social work field education has experienced major disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while also embracing new opportunities to grow. The Transforming the Field Education Landscape research partnership developed a cross-sectional web-based survey with closed- and open-ended questions to understand student perceptions of COVID-19's impacts on social work field education. The survey opened during the first wave of the pandemic from July 8 to …

  • Transforming the Field Education Landscape

    Open Access•Jeffrey J Walsh, Julie Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•Social Work Education•2023

    The Transforming the Field Education Landscape (TFEL) project conducted a survey to gather information from field education coordinators and directors (FECDs) about their field education programs, staffing models, resources, and activities, and to invite their perspectives on field education in Canada. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to better understand the state of social work field education in Canada, from the perspectives of FECD…

  • New Directions in Social Work Field Education in Canada

    Vibha Kaushik, Shannon Klassen et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Teaching in Social Work•2023•Referencias: 9

    Field education provides students with the opportunity to supplement classroom learning with the hands-on practice needed to be successful after graduation. However, in recent years, field education has encountered several challenges including a changing societal environment, placement scarcity in the face of increased enrollment, and strict guidelines for the provision of adequate supervision. In response to these challenges, semi-structured qua…

  • Integrating Practice Research into Social Work Field Education in Canada

    Sheri M McConnell, Melissa Noble et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Teaching in Social Work•2023•Referencias: 1

    Given the increasing value placed on research among social work practitioners, and that field education is primarily responsible for the integration of social work values, knowledge, and practice, it is essential that research skills be incorporated into BSW and MSW field practica. In 2020, a team of faculty co-investigators and students explored the integration of research activities into Canadian BSW and MSW field practica through the review of…

  • Rethinking and redesigning the MSW international social development specialization

    Aamir Jamal, Liza Lorenzetti et al.•ARTICLE•Social Work Education•2022

  • Nurturing Spiritual Resilience to Promote Post-disaster Community Recovery

    Open Access•Nasreen Lalani, Julie Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Public Health•2021

    The 2016 Alberta wildfire, the largest insured natural disaster in Canada, led to a mass evacuation of residents of Fort McMurray, a small city in northern Alberta. The wildfire resulted in significant damages to housing and community infrastructure. The entire community was displaced for several weeks. Post-disaster, community members experienced individual and collective trauma, and other negative mental health impacts in response to the signif…

  • Social-Ecological Factors Associated With Higher Levels of Resilience in Children and Youth After Disaster

    Open Access•Caroline Mcdonald‐harker, Julie Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Public Health•2021

    Children and youth are among the most vulnerable to the devastating effects of disaster due to the physical, cognitive, and social factors related to their developmental life stage. Yet children and youth also have the capacity to be resilient and act as powerful catalysts for change in their own lives and wider communities following disaster. Specific factors that contribute to resilience in children and youth, however, remain relatively unexplo…

  • Mental Health Symptoms Unexpectedly Increased in Students Aged 11–19 Years During the 3.5 Years After the 2016 Fort McMurray Wildfire

    Open Access•Matthew Brown, Matthew R G Brown et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Psychiatry•2021

    In Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, the wildfire of May 2016 forced the population of 88,000 to rapidly evacuate in a traumatic and chaotic manner. Ten percentage of the homes in the city were destroyed, and many more structures were damaged. Since youth are particularly vulnerable to negative effects of natural disasters, we examined possible long-term psychological impacts. To assess this, we partnered with Fort McMurray Public and Catholic Scho…

  • Collective Trauma and Mental Health in Adolescents

    Open Access•Hannah Pazderka, Matthew Brown et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Psychiatry•2021

    In the wake of the massive Canadian wildfire of May 2016 in the area of Fort McMurray Alberta, we observed increased rates of mental health problems, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in school-aged adolescents (ages 11-19). Surprisingly, we did not see these rates decline over the 3.5-year follow-up period. Additionally, our research suggested that the impact of this mass incident resulted in other unanticipated effects, includ…

  • Canadian Social Work Field Education During a Global Pandemic

    Open Access•Jessica Ossais, Julie Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Comparative Social Work•2021•Citada por: 1•Referencias: 1

    The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected all aspects of social work education, including field education. The Transforming the Field Education Landscape (TFEL) partnership conducted two national online surveys to determine the impacts of the pandemic on social work field education. The first survey explored the perspectives of students and received responses from 367 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) students. …

  • Social Work Practitioners and Human Service Professionals in the 2016 Alberta (Canada) Wildfires

    Open Access•Julie L Drolet, Julie Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•The British Journal of Social Work•2021•Citada por: 1•Referencias: 16

    The 2016 Alberta wildfires resulted in devastating human, economic and environmental impacts. Social work practitioners and human service professionals are increasingly involved in disaster contexts yet there remains a pressing need to better understand their professional role and contributions. The wildfire resulted in the mobilisation and engagement of social work practitioners and human service professionals to meet the needs of individuals, f…

  • A Strength-based Approach to Exploring Factors that Contribute to Resilience Among Children and Youth Impacted by Disaster

    Open Access•Caroline Mcdonald‐harker, Caroline McDonald-Harker et al.•ARTICLE•The British Journal of Social Work•2021•Citada por: 2•Referencias: 28

    Children and youth are among the most vulnerable to the detrimental effects of disaster due to their unique physical, cognitive and psychological life stage. Despite their increased vulnerability, children and youth also demonstrate resilience when faced with the adverse circumstances of disasters, and can act as important catalysts for change in their families and communities. This article discusses research conducted with eighty-three children …

  • Prioritizing psychosocial services for children, youth and families postdisaster

    Open Access•Amy Fulton, Amy Elizabeth Fulton et al.•ARTICLE•Disaster Prevention and…•2020

    Purpose This article explores the community recovery and resilience element of “building back better” (BBB) through the perspectives and experiences of community influencers who provided psychosocial supports after the 2013 floods in southern Alberta, Canada. Design/methodology/approach The Alberta Resilient Communities (ARC) project adopted a community-based research methodology to examine the lived realities of children, youth, families and the…

  • Significant PTSD and Other Mental Health Effects Present 18 Months After the Fort Mcmurray Wildfire

    Open Access•Matthew Brown, Matthew R G Brown et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Psychiatry•2019

    Background: The May 2016 wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada forced evacuation of the population of 88,000 individuals and destroyed 10% of the homes. Youth are particularly impacted by disaster. Methods: Eighteen months after the wildfire, Fort McMurray Public and Catholic Schools surveyed 3,252 of the 4,407 students in Grades 7-12 to determine possible long-term psychological impacts. The survey included validated measurement scales for …

  • Fostering immigrant settlement and housing in small cities

    Open Access•Julie Drolet, Carlos Teixeira•ARTICLE•The Social Science Journal•2019•Citada por: 11•Referencias: 5

    International migration is a feature of contemporary society. Because the impacts of international migration and immigration are experienced locally, there is a need to better understand how settlement and integration activities can be tailored to the local context. While many immigrants have settled in metropolitan areas, there is need to better understand how immigrants settle in small cities outside large urban areas. A study was undertaken in…

  • Connecting older Chinese people to mainstream services in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Julie Drolet, Erin Smith et al.•ARTICLE•China Journal of Social Work•2018•Referencias: 7

    This article presents the issues and challenges facing older Chinese immigrants in accessing mainstream services in Edmonton, Alberta, in Western Canada. A partnership was developed to advance knowledge in better understanding the provision of social services to this population. The study aimed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the needs of older Chinese immigrants and possible systems that would benefit from collaborative action and st…

  • Rebuilding Lives and Communities Postdisaster

    Julie Drolet, Robin Ersing et al.•ARTICLE•Australian Social Work•2018•Citada por: 5•Referencias: 4

    There is a need to better understand long-term disaster recovery and reconstruction challenges in diverse communities. This case study was part of a larger study undertaken by the Rebuilding Lives Post-Disaster research partnership, where field research was conducted in disaster-affected communities in Canada, the USA, Australia, India, Pakistan, and Taiwan. The objective of this exploratory case study was to focus on experiences of affected migr…

  • Settlement and Integration Needs of Skilled Immigrants in Canada

    Open Access•Vibha Kaushik, Julie Drolet•ARTICLE•Social Sciences•2018•Citada por: 25•Referencias: 30

    It is often believed that the settlement and integration of skilled immigrants is moderately easy in Canada, and that skilled immigrants do well in Canada after a brief adjustment period. However, numerous barriers prevent the effective integration of skilled immigrants in the mainstream society. Despite being famous for its Federal Skilled Worker Program, which includes the immigration of skilled workers through Express Entry, Canada shows disap…

  • The Settlement Experiences of Syrian Newcomers in Alberta

    Julie Drolet, Gayatri Moorthi•ARTICLE•Canadian ethnic studies•2018•Citada por: 16•Referencias: 10

    Syrian refugees resettling in Alberta face complex integration challenges. Social connections are a key foundation to successful integration. The goal of this exploratory study was to better understand the nature of social networks, social support and social capital among Syrian refugees arriving in Alberta in 2015 and in 2016. The study also focused on comparing the resettlement experience of refugees from larger centers and small centers in Alb…

  • Settlement and housing experiences of recent immigrants in small- and mid-sized cities in the interior of British Columbia (Canada)

    Open Access•Carlos Teixeira, Julie Drolet•ARTICLE•Journal of Housing and the Built…•2017•Citada por: 8

  • Supporting the resettlement of a Syrian family in Canada

    Open Access•Julie Drolet, Richard Enns et al.•ARTICLE•International Social Work•2017•Citada por: 9•Referencias: 1

    The Syrian conflict and war has contributed to the largest refugee crisis in recent history. Many refugees are seeking protection and safety for their family. This article discusses the context of the Syrian refugee crisis and how a group of social work faculty members are responding by supporting the resettlement of a Syrian refugee family in Canada. Private sponsorship options, grassroots activities, and the role of social work in resettlement …

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  • Settlement and Integration Needs of Skilled Immigrants in Canada

    Open Access•Vibha Kaushik, Julie Drolet•ARTICLE•Social Sciences•2018•Citada por: 25•Referencias: 30

    It is often believed that the settlement and integration of skilled immigrants is moderately easy in Canada, and that skilled immigrants do well in Canada after a brief adjustment period. However, numerous barriers prevent the effective integration of skilled immigrants in the mainstream society. Despite being famous for its Federal Skilled Worker Program, which includes the immigration of skilled workers through Express Entry, Canada shows disap…

  • The Settlement Experiences of Syrian Newcomers in Alberta

    Julie Drolet, Gayatri Moorthi•ARTICLE•Canadian ethnic studies•2018•Citada por: 16•Referencias: 10

    Syrian refugees resettling in Alberta face complex integration challenges. Social connections are a key foundation to successful integration. The goal of this exploratory study was to better understand the nature of social networks, social support and social capital among Syrian refugees arriving in Alberta in 2015 and in 2016. The study also focused on comparing the resettlement experience of refugees from larger centers and small centers in Alb…

  • Women rebuilding lives post-disaster

    Open Access•Julie Drolet, Lena Dominelli et al.•ARTICLE•Gender & Development•2015•Citada por: 14•Referencias: 1

    Disasters result in devastating human, economic, and environmental effects. The paper highlights women's active participation in community-based disaster recovery efforts drawing from the results of the 'Rebuilding Lives Post-disaster: Innovative Community Practices for Sustainable Development' by an international research partnership. Two case studies are presented from Pakistan and the USA to demonstrate how women contribute to building resilie…

  • Fostering immigrant settlement and housing in small cities

    Open Access•Julie Drolet, Carlos Teixeira•ARTICLE•The Social Science Journal•2019•Citada por: 11•Referencias: 5

    International migration is a feature of contemporary society. Because the impacts of international migration and immigration are experienced locally, there is a need to better understand how settlement and integration activities can be tailored to the local context. While many immigrants have settled in metropolitan areas, there is need to better understand how immigrants settle in small cities outside large urban areas. A study was undertaken in…

  • Feminist Perspectives in Development

    Open Access•Julie Drolet•ARTICLE•Affilia•2010•Citada por: 11•Referencias: 6

    This article critically explores how feminist theories continue to affect development paradigms and discourses by focusing on women’s experiences in microcredit programs. It locates the ideological roots of key concepts in development theories and feminist thinking about women’s role in development and improving women’s status. Over the past three decades, feminist theories and perspectives have influenced the debates on development across discip…

  • Supporting the resettlement of a Syrian family in Canada

    Open Access•Julie Drolet, Richard Enns et al.•ARTICLE•International Social Work•2017•Citada por: 9•Referencias: 1

    The Syrian conflict and war has contributed to the largest refugee crisis in recent history. Many refugees are seeking protection and safety for their family. This article discusses the context of the Syrian refugee crisis and how a group of social work faculty members are responding by supporting the resettlement of a Syrian refugee family in Canada. Private sponsorship options, grassroots activities, and the role of social work in resettlement …

  • Women, micro credit and empowerment in Cairo, Egypt

    Open Access•Julie Drolet•ARTICLE•International Social Work•2010•Citada por: 9•Referencias: 3

    This article explores how micro credit programs can better address women’s aspirations by focusing on more holistic approaches to meet women’s gendered needs.Women’s experiences in a micro credit project are analysed using women’s triple roles, practical and strategic gender needs and notions of women’s empowerment. To examine the relationship between micro credit and empowerment of women, the author interviewed and conducted focus groups with 69…

  • Settlement and housing experiences of recent immigrants in small- and mid-sized cities in the interior of British Columbia (Canada)

    Open Access•Carlos Teixeira, Julie Drolet•ARTICLE•Journal of Housing and the Built…•2017•Citada por: 8

  • Rebuilding Lives and Communities Postdisaster

    Julie Drolet, Robin Ersing et al.•ARTICLE•Australian Social Work•2018•Citada por: 5•Referencias: 4

    There is a need to better understand long-term disaster recovery and reconstruction challenges in diverse communities. This case study was part of a larger study undertaken by the Rebuilding Lives Post-Disaster research partnership, where field research was conducted in disaster-affected communities in Canada, the USA, Australia, India, Pakistan, and Taiwan. The objective of this exploratory case study was to focus on experiences of affected migr…

  • Addressing climate change from a social development approach

    Open Access•Julie Drolet, Julie Lynne Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•International Social Work•2014•Citada por: 5•Referencias: 1

    Climate change is having a very real impact, affecting not only ecosystems but also the socio-economic systems of small cities and rural communities. Globally, climate change is a consequential concern, since it is contributing to an increase in global temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, raising sea levels, and natural hazards. Locally, the effects of climate change vary, depending upon the region, with communities experiencing the imp…

  • Indigenous Knowledge, Beliefs, and Cultural Practices for Children and Families in Nigeria

    Augusta Olaore, Julie Drolet•ARTICLE•Journal of Ethnic & Cultural…•2016•Citada por: 4•Referencias: 12

    This study examined the indigenous cultural practices that impact the well-being of children and families at five sites in Nigeria. Fifteen community leaders participated in semi-structured interviews, and 78 community members participated in focus group discussions in their communities. Responses were analyzed using a grounded theory and thematic analysis approach. Three cultural practices are discussed: the naming ceremony of the child, the use…

  • Climate change, food security, and sustainable development

    Julie Drolet•ARTICLE•Community Development•2012•Citada por: 3•Referencias: 7

    This article examines the responses and adaptations of community members living in small cities and rural communities. Research from British Columbia, Canada, suggests people's environments influence their ability to respond and adapt to the challenges of climate change. A sample of 121 participants, including community leaders, government officials, practitioners, activists, policy makers, First Nations’, and women leaders, was drawn from the in…

  • A Strength-based Approach to Exploring Factors that Contribute to Resilience Among Children and Youth Impacted by Disaster

    Open Access•Caroline Mcdonald‐harker, Caroline McDonald-Harker et al.•ARTICLE•The British Journal of Social Work•2021•Citada por: 2•Referencias: 28

    Children and youth are among the most vulnerable to the detrimental effects of disaster due to their unique physical, cognitive and psychological life stage. Despite their increased vulnerability, children and youth also demonstrate resilience when faced with the adverse circumstances of disasters, and can act as important catalysts for change in their families and communities. This article discusses research conducted with eighty-three children …

  • The role of self-help groups in post-tsunami rehabilitation

    Open Access•Grant Larson, Julie Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•International Social Work•2013•Citada por: 2

    This article provides an analysis of the importance of self-help groups for women in post-tsunami rehabilitation efforts in Tamil Nadu, India. The finding is one of eight key themes identified in a larger study of the long-term social, economic and gender implications of post-tsunami rehabilitation work. While self-help groups were reported as having provided women with a measure of new social and economic opportunities, status and power, little …

  • The role of social work practitioners and human service professionals in long-term disaster recovery after the 2016 Alberta wildfires in Canada

    Open Access•Julie Drolet, B Lewin et al.•ARTICLE•International Social Work•2024•Citada por: 1•Referencias: 1

    The 2016 Alberta wildfires resulted in widespread destruction of property and displacement of residents. Research aimed to identify the roles and responsibilities of social work practitioners and human service professionals in long-term disaster recovery. This article presents the findings from interviews, focus groups, and a survey with a total of 140 participants in Alberta, Canada. Implications for disaster social work planning, and response a…

  • Canadian Social Work Field Education During a Global Pandemic

    Open Access•Jessica Ossais, Julie Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Comparative Social Work•2021•Citada por: 1•Referencias: 1

    The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected all aspects of social work education, including field education. The Transforming the Field Education Landscape (TFEL) partnership conducted two national online surveys to determine the impacts of the pandemic on social work field education. The first survey explored the perspectives of students and received responses from 367 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) students. …

  • Social Work Practitioners and Human Service Professionals in the 2016 Alberta (Canada) Wildfires

    Open Access•Julie L Drolet, Julie Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•The British Journal of Social Work•2021•Citada por: 1•Referencias: 16

    The 2016 Alberta wildfires resulted in devastating human, economic and environmental impacts. Social work practitioners and human service professionals are increasingly involved in disaster contexts yet there remains a pressing need to better understand their professional role and contributions. The wildfire resulted in the mobilisation and engagement of social work practitioners and human service professionals to meet the needs of individuals, f…

  • Feminist Perspectives in Development

    Open Access•Julie Drolet•ARTICLE•Affilia•2010•Citada por: 11•Referencias: 6

    This article critically explores how feminist theories continue to affect development paradigms and discourses by focusing on women’s experiences in microcredit programs. It locates the ideological roots of key concepts in development theories and feminist thinking about women’s role in development and improving women’s status. Over the past three decades, feminist theories and perspectives have influenced the debates on development across discip…

  • Women, micro credit and empowerment in Cairo, Egypt

    Open Access•Julie Drolet•ARTICLE•International Social Work•2010•Citada por: 9•Referencias: 3

    This article explores how micro credit programs can better address women’s aspirations by focusing on more holistic approaches to meet women’s gendered needs.Women’s experiences in a micro credit project are analysed using women’s triple roles, practical and strategic gender needs and notions of women’s empowerment. To examine the relationship between micro credit and empowerment of women, the author interviewed and conducted focus groups with 69…

  • Women's Micro Credit Loans and 'Gam'iyyaat' Saving Clubs in Cairo, Egypt

    Open Access•Julie Drolet•ARTICLE•Journal of Human Security•2011

    No accessJournal of Human SecurityOther Journal Article01 January 2011Women's Micro Credit Loans and 'Gam'iyyaat' Saving Clubs in Cairo, Egypt: The Role of Social Networks in the Neighbourhood Authors: Julie Drolet Authors: Julie Drolet Assistant Professor, School of Social Work and Human Service, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, email: [email protected] Google Scholar More articles by this author SectionsAboutPDF/E…

  • Climate change, food security, and sustainable development

    Julie Drolet•ARTICLE•Community Development•2012•Citada por: 3•Referencias: 7

    This article examines the responses and adaptations of community members living in small cities and rural communities. Research from British Columbia, Canada, suggests people's environments influence their ability to respond and adapt to the challenges of climate change. A sample of 121 participants, including community leaders, government officials, practitioners, activists, policy makers, First Nations’, and women leaders, was drawn from the in…

  • The role of self-help groups in post-tsunami rehabilitation

    Open Access•Grant Larson, Julie Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•International Social Work•2013•Citada por: 2

    This article provides an analysis of the importance of self-help groups for women in post-tsunami rehabilitation efforts in Tamil Nadu, India. The finding is one of eight key themes identified in a larger study of the long-term social, economic and gender implications of post-tsunami rehabilitation work. While self-help groups were reported as having provided women with a measure of new social and economic opportunities, status and power, little …

  • Social Work and Environmentally Induced Displacement

    Open Access•Julie Drolet, Tiffany Sampson et al.•ARTICLE•Refuge Canada s Journal on Refuge•2014

    Environmentally induced displacement is a growing concern across the globe. The human and social dimensions of affected displaced and migrating populations are of concern to the profession of social work, as many social workers are directly involved in working with vulnerable populations affected by environmental changes due to climate change, disasters, and environmental degradation. This new reality presents challenges in addressing social and …

  • Addressing climate change from a social development approach

    Open Access•Julie Drolet, Julie Lynne Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•International Social Work•2014•Citada por: 5•Referencias: 1

    Climate change is having a very real impact, affecting not only ecosystems but also the socio-economic systems of small cities and rural communities. Globally, climate change is a consequential concern, since it is contributing to an increase in global temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, raising sea levels, and natural hazards. Locally, the effects of climate change vary, depending upon the region, with communities experiencing the imp…

  • Disasters in Social, Cultural and Political Context

    Open Access•Julie Drolet•CHAPTER•International Encyclopedia of the…•2015

  • Women rebuilding lives post-disaster

    Open Access•Julie Drolet, Lena Dominelli et al.•ARTICLE•Gender & Development•2015•Citada por: 14•Referencias: 1

    Disasters result in devastating human, economic, and environmental effects. The paper highlights women's active participation in community-based disaster recovery efforts drawing from the results of the 'Rebuilding Lives Post-disaster: Innovative Community Practices for Sustainable Development' by an international research partnership. Two case studies are presented from Pakistan and the USA to demonstrate how women contribute to building resilie…

  • Canadian Perspectives on Immigration in Small Cities

    Julie Drolet, Glenda Tibe Bonifacio et al.•BOOK•Canadian Perspectives on…•2016

  • Indigenous Knowledge, Beliefs, and Cultural Practices for Children and Families in Nigeria

    Augusta Olaore, Julie Drolet•ARTICLE•Journal of Ethnic & Cultural…•2016•Citada por: 4•Referencias: 12

    This study examined the indigenous cultural practices that impact the well-being of children and families at five sites in Nigeria. Fifteen community leaders participated in semi-structured interviews, and 78 community members participated in focus group discussions in their communities. Responses were analyzed using a grounded theory and thematic analysis approach. Three cultural practices are discussed: the naming ceremony of the child, the use…

  • Settlement and housing experiences of recent immigrants in small- and mid-sized cities in the interior of British Columbia (Canada)

    Open Access•Carlos Teixeira, Julie Drolet•ARTICLE•Journal of Housing and the Built…•2017•Citada por: 8

  • Supporting the resettlement of a Syrian family in Canada

    Open Access•Julie Drolet, Richard Enns et al.•ARTICLE•International Social Work•2017•Citada por: 9•Referencias: 1

    The Syrian conflict and war has contributed to the largest refugee crisis in recent history. Many refugees are seeking protection and safety for their family. This article discusses the context of the Syrian refugee crisis and how a group of social work faculty members are responding by supporting the resettlement of a Syrian refugee family in Canada. Private sponsorship options, grassroots activities, and the role of social work in resettlement …

  • Connecting older Chinese people to mainstream services in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Julie Drolet, Erin Smith et al.•ARTICLE•China Journal of Social Work•2018•Referencias: 7

    This article presents the issues and challenges facing older Chinese immigrants in accessing mainstream services in Edmonton, Alberta, in Western Canada. A partnership was developed to advance knowledge in better understanding the provision of social services to this population. The study aimed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the needs of older Chinese immigrants and possible systems that would benefit from collaborative action and st…

  • Rebuilding Lives and Communities Postdisaster

    Julie Drolet, Robin Ersing et al.•ARTICLE•Australian Social Work•2018•Citada por: 5•Referencias: 4

    There is a need to better understand long-term disaster recovery and reconstruction challenges in diverse communities. This case study was part of a larger study undertaken by the Rebuilding Lives Post-Disaster research partnership, where field research was conducted in disaster-affected communities in Canada, the USA, Australia, India, Pakistan, and Taiwan. The objective of this exploratory case study was to focus on experiences of affected migr…

  • Settlement and Integration Needs of Skilled Immigrants in Canada

    Open Access•Vibha Kaushik, Julie Drolet•ARTICLE•Social Sciences•2018•Citada por: 25•Referencias: 30

    It is often believed that the settlement and integration of skilled immigrants is moderately easy in Canada, and that skilled immigrants do well in Canada after a brief adjustment period. However, numerous barriers prevent the effective integration of skilled immigrants in the mainstream society. Despite being famous for its Federal Skilled Worker Program, which includes the immigration of skilled workers through Express Entry, Canada shows disap…

  • The Settlement Experiences of Syrian Newcomers in Alberta

    Julie Drolet, Gayatri Moorthi•ARTICLE•Canadian ethnic studies•2018•Citada por: 16•Referencias: 10

    Syrian refugees resettling in Alberta face complex integration challenges. Social connections are a key foundation to successful integration. The goal of this exploratory study was to better understand the nature of social networks, social support and social capital among Syrian refugees arriving in Alberta in 2015 and in 2016. The study also focused on comparing the resettlement experience of refugees from larger centers and small centers in Alb…

  • Significant PTSD and Other Mental Health Effects Present 18 Months After the Fort Mcmurray Wildfire

    Open Access•Matthew Brown, Matthew R G Brown et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Psychiatry•2019

    Background: The May 2016 wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada forced evacuation of the population of 88,000 individuals and destroyed 10% of the homes. Youth are particularly impacted by disaster. Methods: Eighteen months after the wildfire, Fort McMurray Public and Catholic Schools surveyed 3,252 of the 4,407 students in Grades 7-12 to determine possible long-term psychological impacts. The survey included validated measurement scales for …

  • Fostering immigrant settlement and housing in small cities

    Open Access•Julie Drolet, Carlos Teixeira•ARTICLE•The Social Science Journal•2019•Citada por: 11•Referencias: 5

    International migration is a feature of contemporary society. Because the impacts of international migration and immigration are experienced locally, there is a need to better understand how settlement and integration activities can be tailored to the local context. While many immigrants have settled in metropolitan areas, there is need to better understand how immigrants settle in small cities outside large urban areas. A study was undertaken in…

  • Prioritizing psychosocial services for children, youth and families postdisaster

    Open Access•Amy Fulton, Amy Elizabeth Fulton et al.•ARTICLE•Disaster Prevention and…•2020

    Purpose This article explores the community recovery and resilience element of “building back better” (BBB) through the perspectives and experiences of community influencers who provided psychosocial supports after the 2013 floods in southern Alberta, Canada. Design/methodology/approach The Alberta Resilient Communities (ARC) project adopted a community-based research methodology to examine the lived realities of children, youth, families and the…

  • Nurturing Spiritual Resilience to Promote Post-disaster Community Recovery

    Open Access•Nasreen Lalani, Julie Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Public Health•2021

    The 2016 Alberta wildfire, the largest insured natural disaster in Canada, led to a mass evacuation of residents of Fort McMurray, a small city in northern Alberta. The wildfire resulted in significant damages to housing and community infrastructure. The entire community was displaced for several weeks. Post-disaster, community members experienced individual and collective trauma, and other negative mental health impacts in response to the signif…

  • Social-Ecological Factors Associated With Higher Levels of Resilience in Children and Youth After Disaster

    Open Access•Caroline Mcdonald‐harker, Julie Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Public Health•2021

    Children and youth are among the most vulnerable to the devastating effects of disaster due to the physical, cognitive, and social factors related to their developmental life stage. Yet children and youth also have the capacity to be resilient and act as powerful catalysts for change in their own lives and wider communities following disaster. Specific factors that contribute to resilience in children and youth, however, remain relatively unexplo…

  • Mental Health Symptoms Unexpectedly Increased in Students Aged 11–19 Years During the 3.5 Years After the 2016 Fort McMurray Wildfire

    Open Access•Matthew Brown, Matthew R G Brown et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Psychiatry•2021

    In Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, the wildfire of May 2016 forced the population of 88,000 to rapidly evacuate in a traumatic and chaotic manner. Ten percentage of the homes in the city were destroyed, and many more structures were damaged. Since youth are particularly vulnerable to negative effects of natural disasters, we examined possible long-term psychological impacts. To assess this, we partnered with Fort McMurray Public and Catholic Scho…

  • Collective Trauma and Mental Health in Adolescents

    Open Access•Hannah Pazderka, Matthew Brown et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Psychiatry•2021

    In the wake of the massive Canadian wildfire of May 2016 in the area of Fort McMurray Alberta, we observed increased rates of mental health problems, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in school-aged adolescents (ages 11-19). Surprisingly, we did not see these rates decline over the 3.5-year follow-up period. Additionally, our research suggested that the impact of this mass incident resulted in other unanticipated effects, includ…

  • Canadian Social Work Field Education During a Global Pandemic

    Open Access•Jessica Ossais, Julie Drolet et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Comparative Social Work•2021•Citada por: 1•Referencias: 1

    The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected all aspects of social work education, including field education. The Transforming the Field Education Landscape (TFEL) partnership conducted two national online surveys to determine the impacts of the pandemic on social work field education. The first survey explored the perspectives of students and received responses from 367 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) students. …

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