This research investigates compassion fatigue among preschool educators, particularly those working with children exposed to trauma and adversity. Through surveys and statistical analysis, the study examines links between empathy, workplace conditions, and emotional exhaustion. The findings aim to improve educator support systems, reduce burnout, and strengthen early childhood education environments.

This research examines shame among social work students and its role in burnout. Interviews reveal key triggers: emotional coping struggles, perceived privilege, and societal stigma toward the profession. The findings highlight the need for training programs to address shame, improving well-being and enabling future social workers to better support their clients.

This research highlights the evolving role of Canadian public libraries as community support hubs. Beyond books, libraries now provide social services, Indigenous initiatives, and spaces for vulnerable populations. Through examples in Calgary and Toronto, it shows how libraries address homelessness, mental health, and reconciliation, redefining their societal purpose.

This research investigates risk and protective factors in father–daughter intrafamilial child sexual abuse. Findings show abuse arises from combined individual and family-level factors, especially conflict and violence, while early caregiving and warmth are protective. The work aims to inform earlier intervention, improve prevention strategies, and enhance child safety within families.