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Grant Charles is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work at the University of British Columbia, where he also holds an adjunct appointment in the School of Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria. He is actively involved in research focusing on vulnerable children and youth, system change, and has a particular interest in projects related to young carers, mental health, youth homelessness, and the legacy of the Indian Residential School System. He has served as Chair of the Field Education and as Acting Chair of Graduate Programmes at UBC's School of Social Work. Additionally, he has been involved in various roles at the community level, contributing his expertise to both provincial and national organizations, including the Child Welfare League of Canada and Health Canada. His scholarly work is extensive, including co-editing and contributing to significant texts addressing child and youth welfare, as well as publishing numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. Grant Charles is committed to advancing the field of social work through both teaching and research, while also engaging with community-based initiatives.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC
Teaching and conducting research in social work, with a focus on vulnerable populations and social justice.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.