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Protection of children involved in prostitution : protective safe house review

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This report presents the findings of the Protection of Children Involved in Prostitution (PChIP) Protective Safe House Review. Summarized in the Executive Summary are the research methods, major... More ≫

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This report presents the findings of the Protection of Children Involved in Prostitution (PChIP) Protective Safe House Review. Summarized in the Executive Summary are the research methods, major research findings, conclusions and recommendations. The Protection of Children Involved in Prostitution (PChIP) Act was enacted in Alberta in 1999 and recognizes that children involved in prostitution are victims of child sexual abuse and require protection. Under the PChIP Act, police or a director of child welfare may apprehend and confine children involved in or at risk of involvement in prostitution in a Protective Safe House for their protection and safety. In March 2001, the legislation was amended to enhance the protection offered to children and ensure their legal rights are safeguarded. Protective Safe Houses are only one feature of the PChIP lnitiative. Voluntary community support programs to assist children and youth at risk of or involved in prostitution are available in...

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FCSS working together with the justice system

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this... More ≫

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this research, a set of six papers were released in the Working Together series. This paper, the seventh in the series, follows up on this previous research to look at how Family and Community Support Services works with the justice system.

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Working together with community organizations

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this... More ≫

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this research, a set of six papers were released in the Working Together series. This paper, the fourth in the series, discusses how FCSS can work in cooperation with local agencies and community groups to enhance the social well-being of individuals and families through promotion or intervention strategies provided at the earliest opportunity.

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Working together with health authorities

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this... More ≫

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this research, a set of six papers were released in the Working Together series. This paper, the sixth in the series, provides information that will assist FCSS programs and health authorities to develop and maintain beneficial working relationships.

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Strengthening families, children and youth : report and recommendations from the Child Welfare Act Review, 2002

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Reports on the findings of a review of Alberta's Child Welfare Act that took place during the latter part of 2001 and into 2002 and which included extensive stakeholder, community and public... More ≫

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Reports on the findings of a review of Alberta's Child Welfare Act that took place during the latter part of 2001 and into 2002 and which included extensive stakeholder, community and public consultation. This report contains a series of recommendations to guide the development of new legislation for Alberta.

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A system of care for children with autism : Expert Panel report

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Contains the findings and recommendations of the Expert Panel on Autism, which was convened in April 2002 to review the research literature on autism, consider current best practice experience and... More ≫

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Contains the findings and recommendations of the Expert Panel on Autism, which was convened in April 2002 to review the research literature on autism, consider current best practice experience and recommend best practice guidelines for programming for pre-school children with autism and for transition services for school aged children.

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Working together within municipalities and Métis settlements

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this... More ≫

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this research, a set of six papers were released in the Working Together series. This paper, the second in the series, presents information to assist FCSS programs who are considering how best to organize their program within their municipality or Métis settlement.

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Working together in FCSS : gifts and challenges

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this... More ≫

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this research, a set of six papers were released in the Working Together series. This paper, the first in the series, provides theoretical information about working together in general. It summarizes: why FCSS programs work with others; bridges and barriers to working together; working across organizational cultures; and three challenges and opportunities for FCSS working together in the future.

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Working together between municipalities

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this... More ≫

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this research, a set of six papers were released in the Working Together series. This paper, the third in the series, identifies types of partnership and cooperation that exist between FCSS-funded municipalities and Métis settlements, with special attention given to the experiences of multi-municipality programs and single-municipality programs.

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Working together with child and family services authorities

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this... More ≫

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this research, a set of six papers were released in the Working Together series. This paper, the fifth in the series, looks at how FCSS can work with Child and Family Services Authorities to foster beneficial working relationships.

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