Category: Social Issues: Youth

Title:Information concerning the youth services division of the Edmonton Council of Community Services
Corporate Author: Edmonton Council of Community Services
Subject:Youth – programs, services Youth
Publisher:Edmonton Council of Community Services
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:1961
Language:English
 Material Type:Report

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.09 YOUTH/1961 February Information Concerning the Youth Services Division of the Edmonton Council of Community Services.pdf

Title:Resource binder
Author(s):Buchynski, Dawn|split|Bardley, Jess
Subject:youth – sexuality
Publisher:Equality Revolution for Youth Association
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:2011
Abstract:

A collection of resources for LGBTTIQ youth in the Edmonton community, and for those who work with them.

Language:English
Material Type:Information Package

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.09 YOUTH/2011 resource_binder.pdf

Title:Impacts of a peer support program for street involved youth
Author(s):Currie, Cheryl L.|split|LaBoucane-Benson, Patti
Citation:Published in “Pimatisiwin: A Journal of Aboriginal and Indigenous Community Health” (Vol. 9, Issue 1)
Subject:Housing – temporary, emergency, homelessness|split|Youth – programs, services|split|Poverty – specified groups|split|Indigenous peoples – inner city
Publisher:Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:2011
Abstract:

Homelessness is a growing problem in urban centres. The well-documented overrepresentation of Aboriginal peoples among the homeless in Canada makes it a particularly relevant issue for this population. Some of the most vulnerable homeless are youth who are at special risk for gang recruitment, prostitution, and exploitation. The Links program began in 2005 as a three-year project bringing street-involved youth and university students together to increase understanding, foster supportive relationships, and enhance the knowledge and skills of each group. Emphasis was placed on recruiting Aboriginal youth to the program. As a result 50% of street-involved youth who took part identified as Aboriginal. Qualitative evaluation data were collected via surveys, written assignments, and in-person interviews. Findings suggest the program created intense bonds between students and youth. Stereotypes were identified and broken down and youth were empowered to broaden their perspectives on what they could achieve. Both groups gained knowledge they can use to build a better future for themselves and their communities.

Language:English
Material Type:Article

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.09 YOUTH/2011 StreetInvolvedYouth.pdf

 

Title:Family matters: homeless youth & Eva’s Initiative’s Family Reconnect program.
Author(s):Winland, Daphne|split|Gaetz, Stephen|split|Patton, Tara
Subject:Housing – temporary, emergency, homelessness|split|Youth – programs, services
Publisher:The Canadian Homelessness Research Network Press
Place of Publication:Toronto
Date of Publication:2011
Abstract:

Young people become homeless largely because of challenges they experience within their families. We know well that conflicts within family – whether related to abuse, mental health, or addictions issues of either young people themselves or other family members – often lead young people to the streets. Because of this, most street youth serving agencies largely ignore the potential role of family members in helping people make the transition to adulthood. There are some exceptions, and one of these is the Family Reconnect program of Eva’s Initiatives in Toronto. In the report, Family Matters, this program is examined to evaluate how reconnecting with family may help some young people avoid long term homelessness. In doing this review, the authors raise some important questions about the Canadian response to youth homelessness. They argue for a rather radical transformation of this response, one that reconsiders the role of strengthened family (and community) relations in preventing and responding to youth homelessness.

Language:English
Material Type:Report

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.09 YOUTH/2011 family_matters.pdf

 

Title:Bullying in Alberta: suggestions for the future.
Author(s):Seymour, Tiffany
Editor:Hoyer, Jennifer
Subject:Children – abuse, prevention|split|Education – planning, policy|split|Social inclusion, exclusion|split|Social issues – social planning, policy
Publisher:Edmonton Social Planning Council
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:2010
Abstract:

This report provides an analysis of anti-bullying initiatives in place in Canada, the United States, Japan, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Examples of programs commonly used in each country are selected, evaluated and discussed in relation to their appropriateness for use in Canada.

Such an investigation and analysis is important as the Alberta government has been exploring possible anti-bullying legislation, including the recently unsuccessful Bill 206. The Bill was designed to allow increased police involvement in dealing with school bullying and would have effectively restricted an administrator’s options when implementing appropriate disciplinary action for bullies.

A more effective intervention program would encourage school-wide involvement while also encouraging student responsibility and ownership over bullying issues. Each bullying case is unique and thus requires individualized intervention, not the net-widening program proposed by Bill 206.

Language:English
Material Type:Report

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.09 YOUTH/2010 Bullying in Alberta Suggestions for the Future.pdf