Patricia Hamilton Warr
Brackley Beach,Canada
Summary
Social worker, facilitator, community minded person - in retirement I hope to continue to foster inclusive and equitable spaces for all people. My knowledge and experience in social justice, social policy and community well being will foster positive and helpful contributions as we try to work towards the elimination of poverty on PEI.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Restorative Justice Facilitator
Government Of Prince Edward Island
11.2023 - Current
- Provide opportunities for victims, offenders and communities across PEI affected by crime to communicate about the causes, circumstances, and impact of that crime, and to address related needs.
- Build rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Encourage meaningful engagement and accountability by providing an opportunity for healing, reparation and reintegration.
Justice of the Peace, Family Violence Act
Government Of Prince Edward Island
01.2018 - 04.2023
- Assessed evidence from police and victims services workers to determine appropriateness for an Emergency Protection Order.
- Wrote Emergency Protection Orders directing peace officers to take various measures to ensure safety of affected individuals.
- Demonstrated empathy and compassion toward individuals experiencing difficult circumstances while maintaining professional boundaries as an impartial adjudicator.
- Collaborated with other Justices of the Peace to share knowledge and improve overall effectiveness within the jurisdiction.
Social Worker
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland,
01.1984 - 08.2017
- Family Group Conference Coordinator: worked with children, youth, and extended family members to secure permanent, safe, and secure life plans for high risk children and youth in the child welfare system.
- Foster Parent Educator: worked to educate foster parents and professional staff about the needs of children and youth in care focusing on issues of loss, attachment and managing challenging behaviour.
- Child Protection Social Worker: investigated child sexual, physical and emotional abuse referrals; interview children, provide testimony in court; worked with families to reduce risk in their homes
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL04-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology / Psychology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John's, Newfoundland04-1984
Skills
- Managing group dynamics
- Active listening, effective summarizing
- Facilitation techniques
- Problem solving
- Team work and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Restorative Justice Facilitator
Government Of Prince Edward Island
11.2023 - Current
Justice of the Peace, Family Violence Act
Government Of Prince Edward Island
01.2018 - 04.2023
Social Worker
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland,
01.1984 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology / Psychology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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