Dr. Rosemary Carlton

Biography

Rosemary Carlton is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at the Université de Montréal, where she conducts research on child welfare and social services. Her interests include the experiences of adolescents in the context of social protection, with a particular focus on the intersection of mental health and child welfare services. Prof. Carlton leads various research projects, including studies on understanding the practices and principles of youth mental health services within child welfare systems across Canada. Her recent work examines the phenomenon of sexual exploitation among youth in care and advocates for improvements in service integration to better support vulnerable populations. She has a strong commitment to qualitative research methodologies and intersectional approaches in her investigations of social justice issues affecting young women, highlighting the need for contextual and empathetic understanding in social work practice. Prof. Carlton has contributed significantly to numerous research grants and collaborations that aim to advance knowledge and strategies in social work education and practice.

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