Miguel Sanchez
Associate Professor
Social Work
University of Regina
Canada
Biography
In 2003, Miguel Sanchez presented a paper regarding the physical and psychological effects of political torture on the adaptation process of immigrants at the Sixth Metropolis Conference in Edmonton. He also presented a paper at the 1st International Conference on Family Violence and Women Participation in Santiago, Chile. This conference was organized by the Department of Social Work of the Universidad Tecnologica Metropolitana (UTEM), the Free University of Belgium, and Chilean Women's Secretariat. Miguel's presentation was related to social policy and its impact on women experiencing violence. While in Chile, Miguel conducted research on how Chilean schools of social work view international social work The Faculty of Social Work is interested in developing international linkages with Latin American schools of Social Work. Miguel is part of a team exploring the possibility of academic and student exchange and in collaborating in joint graduate programs with universities in Chile and Mexico.
Research Interest
Social policy; child poverty; traumatized populations, family violence, minorities, and international social work education.
