Welcome.

At this web site you'll find information about my background, clinical work, teaching, training, and writing. The site includes descriptions of and links to some of my work as well as my contact information. If you have any questions, feel free to write to me. Your address won't be shared with anyone else.  

Who is Robert Wright?

I am an African Nova Scotian social worker and sociologist.  As a social worker, I have served in a number of positions over the past 20 years in education, child welfare, justice and community settings.  I also maintain a small private practice.  In September 2010 I went back to school to finish a PhD in sociology.  As a sociologist I am studying identity, race, power and justice.  I am particularly interested in the overrepresentation of African Nova Scotians in the criminal justice system and what the afrocentric discourse has done/is doing to inform us about that.  I am currently writing a paper on Identity, Race and Power.  I'm also reworking some of my "grey literature" contributions into bona fide, publishable academic work.  Wish me luck!

In August of 2011, after teaching as a sessional instructor at Mount Saint Vincent University for 3 years, I accepted a 9 month term academic appointment there.  So until April of 2012 I will be teaching full-time in the Department of Child and Youth Study.  Those who know me will think this is a pretty good fit.  

Upcoming Events

This is new!!  Look for upcoming events soon.

Recent Events

20120217  I reprised the work I have done related to working in hostile environments for the Black Law Students Association of Canada Conference.

Wrightr, R. S. (2012, February).  Keeping sane as an African Canadian working in White institutions:  Tips for surviving in hostile environments.  Presentation made during the Health and Wellness panel at Stronger Together:  Black Law Students Association of Canada's 21st National Conference.  Windsor, Ontario.

20120202  Today I presented a workshop to Correctional Service of Canada employees in Halifax.  The event was organized by the local office's Ethnocultural Services Rep.  This is material that I continue to adapt and (I think) improve.  The concept of racisim-informed cultural competence is a new idea I'm working with.  

Wright, R. S. (2012).  The Health of African Canadians:  Cultural Approaches to Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation.  Presented to staff of Correctional Service Canada, Central Region.  Halifax, N. S.

20120119  Today I presented a keynote to open a Career and Job Fair in Springhill, Nova Scotia.  The event was organized and hosted by my friends and colleagues at Cumberland African Nova Scotian Association.  It seemed to go over well.  I expect the local weekly will have some coverage on the event next Thursday.  If so I'll post it as well.

Wright, R. S. (2012).  Generational Diversity in the Workplace: Engaging and Retaining Millenials.  A keynote delivered at the Cumberland African Nova Scotian Association's Employment and Career Fair.  Springhill, N. S.

20111122  Today I presented a workshop to the staff of the Nova Scotia Barrister's Society.  I serve as a member of the Society's Racial Equity Committee.  

Wright, R. S. (2011).  Cultural Competence for NSBS Employees.  A workshop presented to staff of the Nova Scotia Barrister's Society.  Halifax, N. S.

20111109  It is that time of year again . . . renewed memberships, certifications, insurance and such.  I just updated my professional liability insurance, so the new certificate has been uploaded in the "Fees . . . " section of the website.  I have also updated the fees section to include real numbers.

20111025  I was asked to provide a brief presentation and host a conversation with students of the IBM Programme a the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie.  This conversation was sparked by the brief paper I prepared on "Keeping Sane . . . "

Wright, R. S. (2011).  Keeping Sane as an African Canadian Working in White Institutions:  Tips for Surviving in Hostile Environments.  Presented to students of the Indigenous Black and Mi'kmaq programme at the Schulich School of Law.

20110919  Today I am presenting the following with my colleagues Emma Halpern and Niaomi Metallic at Dalhousie Law School's Orientation to Law Class.  

Wright, R. S. (2011).  Aspiring to Cultural Competence: The Why, What and How for Lawyers (Remix for Orientation to Law).  Presented at Dalhousie Universityès Orientation to Law Class, September 19, 2011.

20110715  In anticipation of reprising this material in the fall I have updated the outline for the Parenting Capacity Assessment presentation that I have made regularly in Winnie Benton's Child Welfare Class at the Dalhousie School of Social Work.  This material has finally been organized with working links and will find its rightful place on the Writings . . .  page.

Wright, R. S. (2010).  Parenting Capacity Assessment in the Nova Scotia Context.  Guest lecture regulary provided to students in Winnie Benton's Child Welfare Class at Dalhousie School of Social Work.  Halifax, Nova Scotia

Contact

I have recently announced the re-opening of my private practice (see the Clinical Work page).  Once again I able to receive a limited number of referrals for clinical, consulting, training, and other professional activities.  Though I list all contacts below, the most dependable way to reach me at this time is through email:


Robert S. Wright, MSW, RSW
Graduate Student - Dalhousie University, Child & Youth Studies
Lecturer - Mount Saint Vincent University, Sociology
Social Worker in Private Practice

Mailing Address:
314-80 Chipstone Close
Halifax, N.S.
B3M 4L4

Courier Address:
300-1791 Barrington Street
Halifax, N.S.
B3J 3K9

Phone:
(902)  443-0192 (answering service)
(902) 457-6191 (Mount Saint Vincent Office)

Fax:
(902)  443-6729

Email:
wrightrs@ns.sympatico.ca (primary)

Robert.Wright@dal.ca

Robert.Wright@msvu.ca

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