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Title:Nonprofits and policy advocacy: learning from success.
Author(s):Krekoski, Erin
Subject:Social issues – advocacy
Publisher:Edmonton Social Planning Council
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:2009
Abstract:
This document is a review of successful non-profit policy advocacy practices. Using case studies and examples from Alberta, Canada, and internationally, this guide outlines how and why non-profits should participate in policy advocacy, and breaks down some of the key features of successful policy advocacy efforts. These include developing a policy advocacy strategy, connecting advocacy with social movements, taking part in coalitions and partnerships, understanding the policy-making process, using thoughtful messaging, and providing valuable information. Appendices include further resources on advocacy and examples of coalitions currently working on social issue advocacy in Alberta and Canada
Language:English
Material Type:Report
ESPC Documents/PUBLICATIONS/A.06.D OTHER HISTORICAL/2009_advocacy.pdf
The Edmonton Social Planning Council’s Research Review contains summaries of the latest social research publications. We keep up on your reading so you don't have to.
Inside this issue:
“An Introduction to the State of Poverty in Canada”reviewed by Ryan Dexter
“Educational and Labour Market Outcomes of Childhood Immigrants by Admission Class” reviewed by Irene Kakai
“Improving Access to Capital for Canada’s First Nation Communities” reviewed by Jan Sotocinal
“The Challenge of Homelessness to Spatial Practices” reviewed by Sheida Azimi
“They Go Up So Fast: 2015 Child Care Fees in Canadian Cities” reviewed by Janine Isaac
The Edmonton Social Planning Council’s Research Review contains summaries of the latest social research publications. We keep up on your reading so you don’t have to.
Inside this issue:
“An Introduction to the State of Poverty in Canada”reviewed by Ryan Dexter
“Educational and Labour Market Outcomes of Childhood Immigrants by Admission Class” reviewed by Irene Kakai
“Improving Access to Capital for Canada’s First Nation Communities” reviewed by Jan Sotocinal
“The Challenge of Homelessness to Spatial Practices” reviewed by Sheida Azimi
“They Go Up So Fast: 2015 Child Care Fees in Canadian Cities” reviewed by Janine Isaac
ESPC Documents/PUBLICATIONS/A.06.C RESEARCH UPDATES/June 2016 Research Update.pdf
This paper identifies the issues surrounding the treatment of youth in conflict with the law, from the perspective of youth and youth workers at the Youth Restorative Action Project (YRAP). The objectives of treatment are the reintegration of youth within their community, and reducing the re-offence rates. The paper compares the perspectives of the individuals at YRAP to current best practices, and offers recommendations in the treatment of youth in conflict with the law. A brief overview of current best practices revealed that program integrity and a program length of less than six months was correlated with lower rates of re-offence. The practice of Restorative Justice approaches was effective for lowering rates of re-offence, and left both victim and offender participants more satisfied than those that did not participate in such programs. The involvement of youth in the development of personalized treatment was also deemed important. Finally, collaboration between service organizations, especially in the form of Wraparound services, was recommended in the literature.
In 2015, Andrew Ha served as the Edmonton Social Planning Council’s Social Justice Intern. Our Social Justice Intern is a volunteer program, which provides students at an Albertan post-secondary institution the opportunity to complete a research project on a local social issue. This initiative is supported by Volunteer Alberta’s Serving Communities Internship Program (SCIP). The following report is the result of his work in this position.
Disclaimer: This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the Edmonton Social Planning Council, but is based on the work and opinions of the author.
For more information about the ESPC’s Social Justice Internship, you can reach us at the following address:
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