In each issue of The SRV Journal, we publish a focus question, inviting our readers to individually and perhaps as part of a small study group to consider, reflect on and discuss the question. I… Read More »SRV Journal focus question from the June 2009 issue
We just added a PDF of 2 articles to the SRVIP website, one by Ray Lemay entitled ‘Social Role Valorization versus drug therapies’ and a second by Wolf Wolfensberger entitled ‘Reply to Levitas, McCandleless, Elenewski… Read More »2 articles added to SRVIP website
Recently in Canada, there has been a media sensation over the release of former media baron and still-writer and columnist Conrad Black from an American prison (where he was serving time for various white-collar crimes).… Read More »SRV in the News – May 18, 2012
I just read the 16 May 2012 ‘On being of service’ blog posting by Betsy Neuville entitled ‘wide open.’ It is a thoughtful reflection on the power of our (personal as well as societal) expectations… Read More »‘wide open’ expectations
“… a big thread that runs through Dr. Wolfensberger’s work is his belief in the power of ideas …” “One big thrust of Dr. Wolfensberger’s work was the identification of promising people (especially young ones),… Read More »The power of ideas and a leadership development mindset
A new anti-cell phone driving campaign, currently being championed by various Canadian police agencies, referred to as “hobo cops”, has inadvertently illustrated some interesting SRV concepts. The program itself consists of undercover police officers, dressed… Read More »SRV in the News – May 4, 2012