Dr. Sonia Hélie

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sonia Hélie is a researcher at the University Institute for Youth in Difficulty (IUJD) since 2005 and an associate professor at the School of Social Work at the University of Montreal. She is part of the research team focusing on placement and adoption in youth protection contexts. Her research interests include the epidemiology of child maltreatment and the trajectories of children within youth protection services. Hélie has led recent cycles of the Quebec incidence study on situations evaluated in youth protection, as well as the quantitative aspect of the evaluation of the impacts of the Youth Protection Act on child stability, with results submitted to the National Assembly of Quebec.

Research Interests

Social Services Social Work Psychoeducation Psychology Public Health Youth Protection Epidemiology of Maltreatment Service Trajectories Recurrence of Reports Substitute Placement Stability

Experience

Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, QC

Conducting research and teaching in the field of social work and youth protection.

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.