Dr. Michael Saini

Professor

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Biography

Michael Saini is a Professor at the University of Toronto's Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, where he holds the endowed Factor-Inwentash Chair in Law and Social Work. Since joining the faculty in 2008, he has focused his scholarship on the intersections of law and social work, specifically addressing issues that affect children and families within legal frameworks. His research areas include the evaluation of co-parenting dynamics, the impact of interparental conflict on parent-child relationships, and the use of technology to support these relationships, especially in situations involving child protection and custody disputes. Michael has over 19 years of experience conducting parenting plan evaluations and is actively involved in several external grants aimed at enhancing interdisciplinary studies in law and social work. He is a board member of various organizations related to family conciliation and mediation and has been recognized for his research contributions, including receiving the Stanley Cohen Distinguished Research Award in 2019. With over 200 publications, he continues to contribute to critical discussions around family law and judicial decision-making.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Joined as an Assistant Professor and now holds the Factor-Inwentash Chair in Law and Social Work.

Awards

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Stanley Cohen Distinguished Research Award

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology