Joanna Cannon

Joanna Cannon

Professor, University of British Columbia

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Lessons Learned

• Lack of knowledge among educators of all three levels of maltreatment work
• Deaf children with a disability/ies are more likely to experience maltreatment
• Some view as an issue 'in the past' that is 'solved' today, so further awareness is necessary

Resources Developed

• Deaf with disabilities resources for increasing language to increase prevention
• Deaf and hard of hearing learners who come from families who have recently immigrated - resources to increase language and culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices to increase prevention
• Family-centered infographics that summarize chapter information, available in English, French, Spanish, Punjabi, Persian, Mandarin, and Korean - to help families who are recent immigrants understand the educational system and the importance of language to increase family awareness and access to information

Suggested Resources

• The BC Handbook for Action on Child Abuse and Neglect
• HealthLink BC Child Abuse and Neglect information
• The Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program

Collaborative Areas of Interest

• All three levels of maltreatment work
• Work focused on deaf learners with disabilities
• Parent-centered work with those who are recent immigrants/refuges