Papers and Contributions

Book Chapters: (Refereed)

Barter, K. (IN PRESS) Community capacity building: Re-conceptualizing services for the protection of children. In J. C. Turner & F. J. Turner (Eds.). Canadian social welfare. 6th Edition. Toronto: Pearson Education, Canada.

Barter, K. (IN PRESS). Building Relationships with Involuntary Clients in Child Protection: Challenges, Principles and Practice Considerations for Social Work. M.C. Calder (Ed.). The carrot or the stick? Towards effective practice with involuntary clients. Russell House Publishing.

Barter, K. (2005). Alternative approaches to promoting the health and well-being of children: Accessing community resources to support resilience. In M. Ungar (Ed.). Handbook for working with children and youth: Pathways to resilience across cultures and contexts. (Pp. 343 -356). Sage Publications Inc.

Barter, K. (2005) Re-conceptualizing services for the protection of children. In J. C. Turner & F. J. Turner (Eds.). Canadian social welfare. 5th Edition, (pp. 316-332). Toronto: Pearson Education, Canada.

Barter, K. (2003) Social work identity: Real or imagined? In W. Shera (Ed.). (pp. 203-222). Emerging perspectives on anti-oppressive practice. Toronto: Canadian Scholars Press Inc.

Barter, K. (2002). Generalist practice, community, and the human service organization: Ethical and practice realities for the social worker in northern remote and rural communities. In R. Delaney, K. Brownlee & M. McKee (Eds.). ( pp. 148 -170). Social work with rural and northern organizations. Thunder Bay: Centre for Northern Studies, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Barter, K. (2001) Services for vulnerable children: A conceptualization. In. J. C. Turner &. F. J Turner (Eds.). Canadian social welfare. 4th Edition. (pp 250-264). Toronto:Pearson Education Canada Inc.

Barter, K. (1999). Reclaiming community: Rethinking practices for the social work generalist in northern communities. In R. Delaney, K. Brownlee & M. Sellick (Eds.). Social work with rural and northern communities. (pp. 154-169). Thunder Bay: Centre for Northern Studies, Lakehead University.

Barter, K. A. (1997). Child protection in northern remote and rural communities: Strategic Considerations for practice. In Keith Brownlee, Roger Delaney & John Graham (Eds.). Strategies for northern social work practice. (pp. 229-161). Thunder Bay: Centre for Northern Studies, Lakehead University.

Barter, K. (1996). Collaboration: A framework for northern social work practice. In Roger Delaney, Keith Brownlee & Kim Zapf (Eds.). Issues in northern social work practice, (pp. 70-94). Thunder Bay: Centre for Northern Studies, Lakehead University.

Articles in Refereed Journals:

Barter, K. (2007). Enough is enough: Building community capacity to transform child protection. Journal of Child and Youth Care, Volume 20 (1), Spring 2007, 37-44.

Barter, K. (2004). A community approach to child protection. Perspectives, Volume 1, No. 1 Spring, 27-32.

Barter, K (2003). Strengthening community capacity: Expanding the vision. Relational Child and Youth Care Journal, Volume 16, Issue 2, Spring, 24-32.

Barter, K (2001). Building community: A conceptual framework for child protection. Child Abuse Review, Volume 10, No. 4, Wiley Publishers, Journal of British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, 262-278.

Barter, K (2000). Reclaiming community: Shaping the social work agenda. Canadian Social Work. Volume 2, (2), Fall 2000, 6-18.

Graham J. and K. Barter (1999). Collaboration: A Social Work Practice Method. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services. Volume 80, Number 1, 6-13.

Barter, K. (1999). Building communities: A conceptual framework for child welfare. Journal of Child and Youth Care. Volume 13, No. 1, 49-72.

Barter, K. (1998, April), Ontario's Making Services Work for People policy: A child protection perspective. Child and Family: A Journal of the Notre Dame and Family Institute, Volume 2, No. 2, 16-22.

Barter, K. (1997, Fall). Ontario child mortality task force: A critique. Canada's Children, Child Welfare League of Canada, 40-42.

Barter, K. (1997). Rethinking values and beliefs in child protection: A challenge for social work. Child & Family: A Journal of the Notre Dame Child and Family Institute, Volume 1, No. 2, 6-15.

Barter, K. (1997, Spring). Shifting the focus in child protection. Canada's Children, Child Welfare League of Canada, 3-7.

Barter, K. A. (1994). The foster care crisis and management practices in public welfare systems: An issue of partnership - philosophy and practice in temporary foster care. Community Alternatives: International Journal of Family Care, Volume 6, No. 2, Fall. 89-105.

Papers in Refereed Conference Proceedings

Barter, K. (2006). Renegotiating Relationships To Build Community Capacity For The Health and Well-Being Of Children: A Time For Action. Published in Conference Proceedings of the Mackay Centre for Research on Community & Children's Services 4th International Conference entitled "Working Together for Families" August 4th - 6th , 2006, MacKay, Queensland, Australia.

Barter, K. (2000). Rediscovering Community: A Challenge for Social Work. Paper published in the proceedings of the Joint Conference of the International Federation of Social Workers and the International Association of Schools of Social Work, Montreal, July 29 - August 2, 2000. www.arcaf.net/social_work_proceedings/auteur.html

Barter, K. (1997). Shifting the focus in child protection. In K. Kufeldt and E. Philpott (Eds.). Child protection from a community perspective. (pp. 94-121). Conference Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Symposium on Child Protection, St. John's, Nfld. June 10-11.

Barter, K. (1997). Managing differently: The need for collaboration. Paper presentation and conference proceedings submission, The 5th International Child And Youth Care Conference, Toronto, June 3-6, 1997.

Barter, Ken (1996). Child protection: The need for collaboration. In conference proceedings on The A B Cs of Child Protection: Advocacy, Belonging and Continuity. (pp. 131-166. Third Annual Symposium, St. John's, Nfld., June 27-28.

Journal Articles

Barter, K. & M. Boone (2004, Summer). Uniting diverse communities to promote the health and well-being of children and youth. Canada's Children Journal, Child Welfare League of Canada, 14-16.

Barter, K. (2003, Spring). Reframing child protection: Considerations for thinking and action.. Canada's Children Journal, Child Welfare League of Canada. 25-29.

Barter, K. (2002, Spring). Enough is enough: Renegotiating relationships to create a conceptual revolution in community and children's protection. Canada's Children Journal, Child Welfare League of Canada. 28-29.

Barter, K. (2000, Summer). Renegotiating Relationships in Child Protection. Canada's Children Journal, Child Welfare League of Canada. 35-38.

Barter, K. (1998). Building communities to protect children at risk: A shift in focus. Newsmagazine: The Journal of the Ontario Association of Social Workers. Volume 25, No. 1, Spring, 11-12.

Barter, K. (1997). Foster Care: Critical Questions. Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies Journal. Volume 41, Number 3, 29-32.

Barter, K. A. (1992). The social work profession and public welfare. Perception, Volume 16, Nos. 2,3. 11-14.

Conference/Workshop/Paper and Keynote Presentations

Barter, K.(2006). Enough is Enough: Building Community Capacity to Transform Child Protection. Paper presentation at the World Forum 2006: Future Directions in Child Welfare, Vancouver, B.C., November 19 - 22.

Barter, K. & K. Gray (2006). Enough is Enough: Building Community Capacity to Transform Child Protection. Paper presentation at the 8th International Child and Youth Care Conference, Palais Des Congress, Montreal, October 17 -20, 2006.

Barter, K. (2006). Enough is Enough: Building Community Capacity to Transform Child Protection. Full day workshop presentation sponsored by the Nova Scotia Council for the Family, Halifax, NS, October 13, 2006.

Barter, K. (2006). Building Relationships with Involuntary Clients in Child protection: Challenges, Principles and Practice Considerations. Timely topic presentation for Continuing Education, School of Social Work, September 14, 2006.

Barter, K. (2006). Renegotiating Relationships To Build Community Capacity For The Health and Well-Being Of Children: A Time For Action. Workshop presentation at the Mackay Centre for Research on Community & Children's Services 4th International Conference entitled "Working Together for Families" August 4th - 6th , 2006, MacKay, Queensland, Australia.

Barter, K. & K. Gray (2006). Strengthening Community Capacity in Child protection: Learnings from Research. Paper presentation at First Provincial Conference of the Newfoundland and Labrador Child and Youth Care Association, June 29 -30, 2006, St. John's, NL.

Barter, K. (2006). Enough is Enough: Building Community Capacity to Transform Child Protection. Paper presentation at the 75th Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, May 27 - June 3, 2006, York University, Toronto.

Barter K. (2006). The Social Work Relationship in Child Protection: Intent and Desired Outcomes. Paper presentation at National Social Work Conference "Transformation: Charting Our Course", June 17 - 20, 2006, Halifax, NS.

Barter, K. & S. McKay (2006). Social Work and Child Welfare: Suggestions for Consideration and Action. Paper presentation at National Social Work Conference "Transformation: Charting Our Course", June 17 - 20, 2006, Halifax, NS.

Barter, K. (2006). Enough is Enough: Building Community Capacity to Transform Services to Protect Children and Youth. Paper presentation at the "Community Health Research in Labrador: Listening, Learning and Working Together", Happy Valley/Goose Bay, Labrador, May 16 - 18, 2006.

Barter, K. (2005). Community Capacity Building in Child Protection. Timely Topic paper presentation for Continuing Education, March 30th, 2006, Theatre B, Health Sciences.

Barter, K. (2005). Community Capacity Building in Child Protection. Timely Topic paper presentation for Continuing Education, October 19th, 2005, Theatre B, Health Sciences.

Barter, K. (2005). Re-conceptualizing child protection: Implications for foster care. Workshop and paper presentation at the "Coming Together for Canada's Children Conference", University of Calgary, June 28 - July 2, 2005, Calgary, Alberta.

Barter, K. (2005). Maintaining social work as a viable profession in contemporary society: The need for re-thinking. Paper presentation at the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Western Ontario, May 28 - June 5, 2005, London, Ontario.

Barter, K. (2005). Social work in the 21st century: Points to ponder in charting a course for the profession. Paper presentation at the 2005 Provincial Conference of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers, June 2 - 4, Port Blanford, NL.

Barter, K. (2004). Building community capacity for the health and well being of children. Paper presentation at the Annual Conference and AGM of the Newfoundland and Labrador Citizens Crime Prevention Association, Gander, October 15-17, 2004.

Barter, K. (2004). Community capacity building: A conceptual and organizing framework for child welfare. Paper presentation at 2004 National Social Work Conference, "Meeting the Challenge & Making a Difference", June 5-8, 2004, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Barter, K. (2004). Social work and social justice: Confluence or transformation. Paper presentation at the 2004 Congress of the Social Sciences, Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, May 29-June 1, 2004, Faculty of Social work, University of Manitoba.

Barter, K. (2004). Community capacity building. Presentation at the Newfoundland and Labrador Family Resource Programs Networking Conference 2004, May 4-7, 2004, Gander. NL.

Barter, K. (2004). Community capacity building. Presentation to Health and Community Services, St. John's Region - Nursing staff involved in community nursing and health baby clubs throughout the region. January 12, 2004.

Barter, K. (2003). Planning the future: Reflection and rethinking. Invited presenter at the Citizens Crime Prevention Association of Newfoundland and Labrador annual conference and AGM entitled Crime Prevention: Paving The Way For The Future, Terra Nova Park Lodge, Port Blanford, NL., October 24 - 26, 2003.

Barter, K. (2003). Enough is enough: Renegotiating relationships to build community capacity to protect the health and well-being of children. Invited presenter by the Child welfare League of America at their Building Communities For 21st Century Child Welfare Conference, University at Albany, Albany, New York, September 22 -24, 2003.

Barter, K. (2003). The changing world of child and youth care: An ecological and social justice approach. Paper presented at the 7th International Child and Youth Care Conference: Promise Into Practice, Victoria, BC. August 20-23, 2003.

Barter, K. (2003). Strengthening community capacity: Expanding the vision. Workshop/paper presentation at The Child and Youth Care Association of New Brunswick Provincial Conference, Moncton, NB. June 25-27, 2003.

Barter, K. (2003). Delivering the goods, showing our stuff: Promoting the mission of social work. Paper presentation at the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers provincial conference: Paths of Progress: Directions For Social Work in Newfoundland and Labrador, Stephenville, NL. June 5-7.

Barter, K. (2003) "Enough is Enough: Shaping the Agenda for the Health and Well Being of Children" . Workshop presentation with The Daybreak Parent Centre, St. John's, NL, March 26, 2003.

Barter, K. (2003). Empowering Ourselves to Empower Others. Workshop presentation at the Association of Northern Social Workers 5th Annual Conference entitled "Social Work - Leaders for Social Change", Yellowknife, NWT - February 28 - March 2, 2003.

Barter, K. (2003). Enough is Enough: Shaping the Agenda for the Health and well being of Children, Workshop presentation with the Yellowknife Department of Health and Social Services, Yellowknife, NWT, February 28, 2003.

Barter, K. (2002). Transformation Through Innovation: Ideas, Roles and Approaches for Leaders. Leadership Institute sponsored by the Child Welfare League of Canada in partnership with the Children's Aid Society of Cape Breton-Victoria and the Children's Aid Society of Halifax. November 7-9, 2002, Inverary Resort, Cape Breton. Workshop presentations.

Barter, K. (2002). "Strengthening Community Capacity: Expanding the Vision". Paper presentation given at the 12th National Child and Youth Care Conference, St. John's, NF , October 23-26, 2002.

Barter, K. (2002) "Enough is Enough: Shaping the Agenda for the Health and Well Being of Children" . Paper presentation at The Family Resource Programs biennial national conference - Emerging Trends in Family Support: From Policy to Practice, October 17-20, Mississauga, Ontario.

Barter, K. (2002). Enough is Enough: Shaping the Agenda for the Protection of Children. Workshop presentation at the 16th Annual Conference entitled "Communities in Action...Making a Difference", St. Thomas University, Fredericton, New Brunswick, June 13-15, 2002.

Barter, K. (2002). Enough is enough: Renegotiating relationships to create a conceptual revolution in community and children's protection. Workshop presentation at the Canada's Children.. Canada's Future 2002 Third National Conference, Child Welfare League of Canada, Toronto, International Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, May 5-8, 2002.

Barter, K. (2002). Social Work Identity and Purpose: Real or Imagined? Paper presentation, Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, 2002 Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Anti-Oppressive Practice and Global Transformation: Challenges for Social Work and Social Welfare, University of Toronto, May 25-29, 2002.

Barter, K. (2002). Children's Mental Health Issues: Community Perspective. Panel presentation to the Canadian Mental Association Board of Directors, May 1, 2002.

Barter, K. (2002). Renegotiating Relationships: A Social Work Response to Contemporary Realities of Practice. One day workshop presentation at the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers Annual General Meeting and Conference entitled "Putting the Social Back in Social Work: Taking Time for Community", April 24 - 26, 2002, Watrous, Saskatchewan.

Barter, K. (2002). Contemporary Social Work: Considerations and Challenges for Practice". Presentation to the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers Annual General Meeting, March 20, 2002.

Barter, K. (2001). Renegotiating Relationships: A Social Work Response to Contemporary Realities of Practice. Workshop presentation at the Provincial Social Work Conference entitled Healthy Professionals= Healthy Profession sponsored by the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of social Workers, Gander, NF. June 7-9, 2001.

Barter, K. (2001). Reclaiming Children and Families at Risk: A Community Building Framework for Child Protection. This was the title of nine (9) one day presentation plus workshop conducted across Canada during the Fall 2000 and Winter 2001. These workshops took place in:
Lunenburg County Family and Children's Services, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia,
Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County, Guelph, Ontario,
Bruce Grey Children's Services, Owen Sound, Ontario,
Connections Family Resource Centre, Carleton Place, Ontario,
Winnipeg Child and family Services, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Red Deer Native Friendship Society, Red Deer, Alberta,
Wood's Homes, Calgary, Alberta,
Catholic Family Services, Edmonton, Alberta,
Fort Smith Health and Social Services, Fort Smith, Northwest Territories.
Funded by Health Canada - Health Promotion and Programs Branch and Family Violence Prevention Unit, these presentations and workshops served to be the data source for a published Research Report.

Barter, K. (2001). Child Poverty and The Schools. Panel presentation at Atlantic Conference 2001 "Working Together - Works", Hotel Newfoundland, Feb 1-3, 2001, Canadian School Boards Association.

Barter, K. (2000). Community Development Approach for Child Protection. Full day workshop/training session at the Annual Conference of Citizens' Crime Prevention Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, Terra Nova Park Lodge, Port Blandford, October 20-22, 2000.

Barter, K. (2000). Building Community: A Conceptual Framework for Child Protection. Paper presentation at The Millennium Congress sponsored by the British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, September 17 -20, 2000, The University of York, Britain.

Barter, K. (2000). Child Poverty and Safe Schools. Paper and workshop presentation on August 14, 2000 at the Leadership Institute sponsored by the Burin Peninsula School Board, Marystown, NF.

Barter, K. (2000). Rediscovering Community: A Challenge for Social Work. Paper presentation at the Joint Conference of the International Federation of Social Workers and the International Association of Schools of Social Work, Montreal, July 29 - August 2, 2000.

Barter, K. (2000). Generalist Practice. Presentation for Continuing Education Timely Topics, School of Social Work, Memorial University - February 23, 2000.

Barter, K. (2000). Community Building and Social Work: Integrating Individual and Community Practice. Presentation to MSW students, February 18, 2000.

Barter, K. (1999). Determining Competence in Social Work. Paper presentation for Continuing Education Forum, School of Social Work, Memorial University, November 24, 1999.

Barter, K. (1999). Reclaiming Children & Families at Risk: A Community Building Framework for Child Protection. Presentation and workshop with the Children's Aid Society, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, November 23, 1999.

Barter, K. (1999). Reclaiming Children & Families at Risk: A Community Building Framework for Child Protection. Presentation and workshop with the Children's Aid Society, Inverness-Richmond, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, November 22, 1999.

Barter, K. (1999). Strengthening Partnerships: Considerations for Practice. Paper & Workshop Presentation at the Family Consultation Forum entitled Focusing On The Future, sponsored by the Prince Edward Association for Community Living, October 1, 1999, Travelodge by Rodd, Charlottetown, PEI.

Barter, K. (1999). Social Work, Community, and The Human Service Organization: Ethical and Practice Realities for The Contemporary Social Worker. Paper presented at the Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Social Workers Provincial Conference, St. John's, Newfoundland, May 29-31, 1999.

Barter, K. (1999). Child Protection Work: Roles and Responsibilities. Think Tank subject at the Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Social Workers Provincial Conference, St. John's, Newfoundland, May 29-31, 1999.

Barter, K. (1999). Community Coalition for Child Protection. Paper presented at the Newfoundland & Labrador Public Health Association conference entitled "Working Together: Supporting A Healthy Population". Mamateek Hotel, Corner Brook, NFLD. May 5-6, 1999.

Barter, K. (1999). Child, Youth & Family Services Act: Critical Challenges. Paper presented at Health & Community Services, St. John's Region, March 16, 1999.

Barter, K. (1998). Child Welfare: The Right To Freedom From Abuse And Neglect. Paper presented at the Human Rights Fair, Saturday December 15th , 1998, St. John's, Newfoundland

Barter, K. (1998). Foster Family Care: The Need for Innovation. Paper presented at the 1998 National Foster Families Conference, May 12-17, 1998, St' John's, Nfld.

Barter, K. (1998). Rethinking Social Work Practice: A Challenge For The Profession. Paper presented at the 1998 Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Ottawa, May 31-June 3, 1998.

Barter, K. (1998). Building Communities: A Conceptual Framework for Child Welfare. Paper presented at the XI National Child and Youth Care Conference, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 27-30, 1998.

Barter, K. (1997). Building Communities to Protect Children at Risk. A paper presented to the Ontario Liberal Task Force on "Our Children At Risk". Presented on Octaber 3, 1997.

Barter, K. (1997). Building Communities To Reclaim Children And Families At Risk: Re- thinking Child Protection Work. Paper presentation at the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, 1997 Learned Societies Conference, Memorial University, St' John's, NFLD. June 11-14, 1997.

Barter, K. (1997). Shifting The Focus In Child Protection: Building Communities. Paper and workshop presentation at the Fourth Annual Symposium: Child Protection, St. John's, NFLD. June 10-11, 1997.

Barter, K. (1997). Challenges in child welfare: Current trends and the challenge of providing effective child welfare services. Paper and workshop presentation on April 18, 1997, Children's Aid Society, Thunder Bay.

Barter, K. (1996). Agency re-engineering. Workshop presentation for The Lakehead Regional Family Centre, Thunder Bay, April 15, 1996.

Barter, K. (1996). Child Protection: The Need For Collaboration. Paper presented at the Third Annual Symposium on Child Protection held in St. John's, NFLD. June 27- 28, 1996.

Barter, K. (1996). Toward a framework for child welfare practices with Aboriginal Peoples: A consideration for social work. Paper presented at the Aboriginal Peoples' Conference , Lakehead University, October 18-20, 1996.

Barter, K. (1996). Collaboration: A framework for community development. Paper presented as keynote address at the Lakehead Social Planning Council annual meeting, April 24, 1996.

Barter, K. (1995). Child poverty: Policy issues. Paper presentation on a Community Forum on Child Poverty held in Thunder Bay, Ontario, December 14, 1995.

Barter, K. (1993). The foster care crisis and management practices in public welfare systems: An issue of partnership - philosophy and practice in temporary foster . Paper presented at the Canadian National Foster Family Conference held in Winnipeg, April 22 to 25, 1993.

Barter, K. A. (1992). Foster care in public welfare systems: Contemporary issues. Workshop presentation at the Foster Family-Based Treatment Association's seventh annual conference held in Chicago, August, 1992.

Barter, K. A. (1992). The social work profession: Challenge for the future. Paper presented at an annual meeting of the Prince Edward Island Association of Social Workers.

Published Research Reports

Trocme, N., B. Fallon, B. MacLaurin, J. Daciuk, C. Felstiner, T. Black, L. Tonmyr, C. Blackstock, K. Barter, D. Turcotte, R. Cloutier (2005). Canadian incidence study of reported child abuse and neglect, CIS-2003: Major findings report. Ottawa: Public Health Agency of Canada, Government of Canada.

Barter, K. (2005) Literature review completed for the Canadian Association of Social Workers entitled Working Conditions for Social workers and Linkages to Client Outcomes in Child welfare: A literature review. Funded by CASW.

Barter, K (2001). Literature review completed for Atlantic Canada, Health Canada Community Action Plan for Children on Capacity Building. Purpose of the review was to assist with establishing an evaluation framework for CAPC projects. Funded by Health Canada - Atlantic Canada.

Barter, K (2001). Published Literature Review completed for the Canadian Community Action Program for Children and the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program. Literature review title: Partnership and Intervention in Dealing with Child Abuse Prevention. Funding for this research was by Health Canada.

Barter, K. (2001). Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Family Association: A Review. Research funded by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Report was completed in February 2001 and approved and funded by the Newfoundland and Labrador Government for implementation of the recommendations contained in the Report.

Barter, K. (2001). Reclaiming Children and Families at Risk: A Community Building Framework for Child Protection: A Research Report. Funded by Health Canada - Health Promotion and Programs Branch and Family Violence Prevention Unit.

Trocme, N., MacLaurin, B., Fallon, B., Daciuk, J., Billingsley, D., Tourigny, M., Mayer, M., Wright, J., Barter, K., Burford, G., Hornick, J., Sullivam, R., McKenzie, B. (2000) Canadian incidence study of reported child abuse and neglect. LCDC, Health Canada: Government of Canada