An Anti-Oppression Framework for Child Welfare in Ontario

Anti-Oppression Framework for Child Welfare in OntarioAugust 2010HR PracticesIndividual Group Institutional/SystemicDemonstrate AOprocess and principlesin service and HRPolicies and procedures in theagency with respect to serviceand HR would reflect an AOprocess and principlesAO process and principlesin HR are a servicestandardDevelop a method toanalyze retention ratesof marginalized groupsAcknowledge one’sown bias in therecruitment andinterviewing processDemonstrate an antioppressiveapproachand model to others,including how to do AOworkAdvocate for flexibleprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities that meetdiverse staff needsAdvocate to respect thespiritual holidays of allstaffPromote the hiring ofdiverse candidatesDemonstrate AO in roleat agencyExplore one’s own bias,social location andpower in developingjob postings,recruitment andinterviewInitiate a committee tocomplete a PolicyReviewAnalyze retention rates ofmarginalized groupsExplore and address bias inthe recruitment andinterviewing processPerformance appraisalsshould have anti-oppressionas a performance indicatorThe agency provides flexibleprofessional developmentopportunities according todiverse staff needs that issupported by policyHR policies reflect respect forspiritual holidays of all staffHiring should be based onwhat the community needsand there should be less focuson where credentials camefrom, as well consideration ofcandidates who areinternationally trainedAO is an expectation of thejob requirement and isindicated within job postingsExamine bias in recruitment,job postings, recruitment andinterviewComplete a Policy Reviewthrough an AO lensResults of the analysis areused to promote equity inhiringBiases are addressed inthe recruitment andinterviewing processThe child welfare sectorsees anti-oppression as apriority in the way to doworkProvide flexibleprofessional developmentopportunities according todiverse staff needs is anaccreditation standardRespect for spiritualholiday of all staff isembedded in HR policyacross the sectorHiring policy reflectsequityAO as an expected jobrequirement is indicatedon all agency job postingsExamination of bias inrecruitment, job postings,recruitment and interviewis a service standardChanges in agencystructures areimplemented based on46 | P a g e