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Tonino Esposito is a Full Professor at the School of Social Work, University of Montreal, and holds a Tier II Canadian Research Chair in Social Services for Vulnerable Children. He is also an Adjunct Professor at McGill University. His research focuses on child protection service trajectories, socioeconomic vulnerabilities, and the long-term well-being of children in foster care. Esposito has a PhD in Social Work from McGill University and has led numerous funded projects, including studies on placement outcomes, racial disparities in child welfare, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on family reunification.
Education:
- PhD in Philosophy (Social Work), McGill University (2012)
- Masters in Social Work, McGill University (2007)
- Bachelor's in Social Work, McGill University (2006)
Research Interests: Esposito investigates how socioeconomic disparities and systemic factors influence child welfare outcomes. His work emphasizes longitudinal studies to track service trajectories and advocate for policy reforms to better support vulnerable families. Key themes include placement stability, family reunification, and the overrepresentation of marginalized groups in child protection systems.
Grants & Projects (Selected):
- Lead researcher on a 2023–2029 project examining structural inequalities in child welfare involvement (SSHRC)
- Principal investigator for the Social Services Research Laboratory (University of Montreal)
- Co-investigator on the Quebec Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect (2019)
Awards: Tier II Canada Research Chair (2020–2025).
Labs & Teams: Director of the Social Services Research Laboratory and affiliated with the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal.
