Edmonton Social Planning Council

Category: **Digital Resources

  • 2012 Edmonton Social Research Directory

    Title: Edmonton Social Research Directory: 2012 edition.
    Corporate Author: Edmonton Social Planning Council
    Editor: MacDonald, Stephen
    Publisher: Edmonton Social Planning Council
    Place of Publication: Edmonton
    Date of Publication: 2012
    Abstract: The Edmonton Social Research Directory is a directory of libraries in Edmonton with collections that are of interest to social researchers. These libraries collect information about individuals and groups that make up society, their welfare and their interactions.
    Language: English
    Material Type: Directories

    ESPC Documents/PUBLICATIONS/A.06.C RESEARCH UPDATES/2012 Edmonton Social Research Directory.pdf

  • 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 CHF Winter 2012

    Title:Point-in-time count report: Winter 2012.
    Corporate Author: Calgary Homeless Foundation
    Subject:Housing – temporary, emergency, homelessness
    Publisher:Calgary Homeless Foundation
    Place of Publication:Calgary
    Date of Publication:2012
    Abstract:

    On January 18, 2012, the CHF in partnership with several organizations conducted the first PIT Count since 2008. Data was collected from service providers and a comprehensive street enumeration was undertaken to capture as accurate a number as possible. Approximately 160 volunteers canvassed 28 street ‘zones’ or known areas for rough sleepers (those sleeping outside). Mobile teams in vehicles led by Calgary Police Services, City of Calgary Animal and Bylaw Services and street outreach workers covered seven remote city areas while public and private sector partners added six additional areas including Fish Creek Park. Eighty organizations provided data and basic demographics in conjunction with the street count. This report documents their findings. [Taken from report]

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    D. HOUSING/2012 CHF-Winter-2012.pdf

  • 2012 Housing First Report

    Title:Housing first: where’s the evidence?
    Author(s):Waegemakers Schiff, Jeannette|split|Rook, John
    Corporate Author: University of Calgary Faculty of Social Work
    Subject:Housing – planning, policy|split|Housing – studies, surveys|split|Housing – temporary, emergency, homelessness
    Publisher:Homeless Hub Press
    Place of Publication:Toronto
    Date of Publication:2012
    Abstract:

    This literature review looks at housing first programs in North America and whether or not they are reducing homelessness.

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    D. HOUSING/2012 HousingFirstReport.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