Publications by authors named "Jane E Sanders"

Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to explore the experiences of students who have faced disciplinary exclusion in Ontario, involving 15 students and 16 staff members.
  • These students reported facing significant challenges, including violence, systemic racism, and inequities, which impacted their school experience.
  • The research identified three main barriers to connection: unrecognized adversity, a fearful school environment, and insufficient resources, emphasizing the need for trauma-informed and culturally sensitive support approaches.
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The Support and Aid to Families Electronically (SAFE) pilot program was developed through a community-university partnership to support parents of elementary students in Ontario, while providing stable practicums for social work students in the midst of COVID-19 restrictions. The aim of the current study was to examine the feasibility of the SAFE pilot program as a mental health support to families by examining three feasibility objectives: demand, acceptably, and implementation. Qualitative data from interviews, focus groups, and qualitative surveys involving service users, social work students, referring school board and university professionals ( = 37) were examined.

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