Edmonton Social Planning Council

Category: **Resources: Social Issues:

  • 2012 Working After Age 65

    Title:Working after age 65: what is at stake?
    Author(s):MacEwan, Angella
    Corporate Author: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
    Publisher:Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
    Place of Publication:Ottawa
    Date of Publication:2012
    Abstract:

    The purpose of this paper is to look at some of the realities of working past age 65, and to examine what an increase in the OAS eligibility age will mean for those who will have no choice but to work longer in the future. (Taken from Introduction)

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.11 SENIORS/2012 Working-After-Age-65.pdf

  • 2012 No Safe Place to Go

    Title:No safe place to go: LGBTQ youth homelessness in Canada: reviewing the literature.
    Author(s):Abramovich, Ilona Alex
    Citation:Canadian Journal of Family and Youth, Vol. 4, No. 1
    Subject:Housing – temporary, emergency, homelessness|split|youth – sexuality Publisher:University of Alberta
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2012
    Abstract:

    Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth are overrepresented in the homeless youth population in North America. This review brings together the literature on the topic of LGBTQ youth homelessness and provides a comprehensive overview of the unique needs of this population, as well as gaps and barriers to support. The review culminates in recommendations for support services and further research on this topic. This review should be particularly useful for youth shelter and service providers, and policy makers to respond to the needs of this population and to enhance knowledge in this area more broadly. [Taken from Abstract]

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.01 GENERAL/2012 no-safe-place-to-go.pdf

  • 2012 Hunger Count

    Title:HungerCount 2012: a comprehensive report on hunger and food bank use in Canada, and recommendations for change.
    Corporate Author: Food Banks Canada
    Subject:Food security – hunger, health|split|Food security – local food systems|split|Food security – statistics, studies
    Publisher:Food Banks Canada
    Place of Publication:Toronto
    Date of Publication:2012
    Abstract:

    More than three decades after the founding of Canada’s first food bank, hundreds of thousands of people need help putting food on their tables each month. We must ask ourselves why this is so. What are the factors that maintain this unacceptable problem? What actions will cut it down to size? HungerCount 2012 offers clear, hard data on food bank use, digs beyond the numbers to explore the root causes of hunger in our country, and provides recommendations to bring about real change. [Taken from report]

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.15 HUNGER/2012 HungerCount2012.pdf

  • 2012 Human Trafficking in Calgary

    Title:Human trafficking in Calgary: informing a localized response: March 2012.
    Author(s):Quarterman, Lara|split|Kaye, Julie|split|Winterdyk, John
    Corporate Author: ACT Alberta
    Mount Royal University. Centre for Criminology and Justice Research
    Subject:Exploitation – labour|split|Exploitation – sex trade
    Publisher:ACT Alberta
    Mount Royal University. Centre for Criminology and Justice Research
    Place of Publication:Calgary
    Date of Publication:2012
    Abstract:

    Despite increasing awareness about human trafficking in Alberta and Canada, there is insufficient detailed knowledge about how communities are responding to human trafficking and local strategies to address the rights and needs of trafficked persons remain underdeveloped.

    This project represents the first Canadian attempt to document how a major Canadian urban centre is addressing the rights and needs of trafficked persons and as such, focuses on Calgary. The project surveyed 53 respondents and conducted five focus group discussions during the fall of 2011.

    The report begins by providing an overview of the active role that the Action Coalition on human Trafficking (ACT) Alberta plays in the province as well as an overview of key legislation pertaining to human trafficking in Canada.

    The main findings of the report point to a clear lack of clarity around a number of significant issues that individually and collectively speak to the challenges facing agencies and organizations in providing the appropriate responses to victims of trafficking in Calgary.

    The report concludes with ten recommendations that identify potential responses to the key issues highlighted in the report, including reinforcing a victim-centered definition of human trafficking, increasing consultation and coordination among service providers, providing realistic messages and awareness raising campaigns, offering specialized training to support improved victim assistance, and continuing research in the area of human trafficking in Alberta.

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.10 WOMEN/2012 human-trafficking-in-Calgary.pdf

  • 2012 OSYS SPF Summary

    Title:Government of Alberta Social Policy Framework public consultation: focus group summary notes : Old Strathcona Youth Society.
    Corporate Author: Edmonton Social Planning Council
    Subject:Social issues – social planning, policy
    Publisher:Edmonton Social Planning Council
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2012
    Abstract:

    This is a summary of a discussion between Edmonton Social Planning Council staff and clients with the Old Strathcona Youth Society. Clients spoke about what they would like to see in the Government of Alberta’s Social Policy Framework, their attitude towards current government programs and services designed to improve the quality of life of all Albertans, and ideas for additional programs and services that would achieve this goal. This discussion was part of the ESPC’s series of public consultations to help shape the Government of Alberta’s Social Policy Framework.

    Language:English
    Series:Government of Alberta Social Policy Framework public consultations
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.01 GENERAL/2012 OSYS-SPF-Summary.pdf

  • 2012 Canadian Native Friendship Centre SPF Summary

    Title:Government of Alberta Social Policy Framework public consultation: focus group summary notes : Canadian Native Friendship Centre.
    Corporate Author: Edmonton Social Planning Council
    Subject:Social issues – social planning, policy
    Publisher:Edmonton Social Planning Council
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2012
    Abstract:

    This is a summary of a discussion between Edmonton Social Planning Council staff and clients with the Canadian Native Friendship Centre. Clients spoke about what they would like to see in the Government of Alberta’s Social Policy Framework, their attitude towards current government programs and services designed to improve the quality of life of all Albertans, and ideas for additional programs and services that would achieve this goal. This discussion was part of the ESPC’s series of public consultations to help shape the Government of Alberta’s Social Policy Framework.

    Language:English
    Series:Government of Alberta Social Policy Framework public consultations
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.12 INDIGENOUS PEOPLE/2012 Canadian-Native-Friendship-Centre-SPF-Summary.pdf