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Insurance toolkit for the voluntary sector : a guide for non-profits and charities

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Information to support nonprofit and charities in making decisions around insurance coverage for their organizations.

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Rural Alberta homelessness

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This study examined rural homelessness dynamics in 20 communities across Alberta's economic regions. The primary objective of the research was to develop a preliminary understanding of the nature... More ≫

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This study examined rural homelessness dynamics in 20 communities across Alberta's economic regions. The primary objective of the research was to develop a preliminary understanding of the nature and context of rural homelessness in Alberta using a comparative lens.

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A housing and homelessness research strategy for Alberta : supporting A plan for Alberta : ending homelessness in 10 years

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To build research capacity in the areas of housing and homelessness, Alberta Human Services facilitated a partnership between the Alberta Interagency Council on Homelessness and Alberta Centre for... More ≫

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To build research capacity in the areas of housing and homelessness, Alberta Human Services facilitated a partnership between the Alberta Interagency Council on Homelessness and Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research to develop a provincial housing and homelessness research strategy. The resulting research strategy was meant to generate and mobilize evidence to inform priorities, decisions and recommendations relevant to A Plan for Alberta: Ending Homelessness in 10 Years. It included a research agenda and an implementation framework.

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Alberta nonprofit survey : social service respondent results

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The Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations' (CCVO) Alberta Nonprofit Surveys take an annual snapshot of the health and experience of Alberta's nonprofits and charities and capture information... More ≫

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The Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations' (CCVO) Alberta Nonprofit Surveys take an annual snapshot of the health and experience of Alberta's nonprofits and charities and capture information on finances, demand for services, staffing, and the future economic outlook of organizations. These surveys help illustrate the changes occurring in Alberta's nonprofit sector. The 2013 survey has been prepared for Alberta Human Services and is based on an analysis of the information provided by the 136 social service respondents to the survey.

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My Life : Personal Outcomes Index™ : summary report : provincial aggregate final report

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Reports on the results of a 2011-2012 survey to measure the quality of life of persons with developmental disabilities in Alberta.

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Advanced family violence training for child intervention staff : an environmental scan

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This environmental scan was conducted to provide information from Canadian and international sources on best and promising practices in the areas of family violence training for child intervention... More ≫

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This environmental scan was conducted to provide information from Canadian and international sources on best and promising practices in the areas of family violence training for child intervention personnel. The scan was conducted as part of a collaborative research project conducted by Calgary Counselling Centre researchers in partnership with Alberta Human Services and The Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research. Results of the scan will be used to inform the development of a framework for advanced family violence training for child intervention staff in Alberta.

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Advanced family violence training for child intervention staff : a review of the literature

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This literature review examines Canadian incident rates for domestic violence in child welfare cases, the co-occurrence of exposure to domestic violence and other forms of child maltreatment,... More ≫

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This literature review examines Canadian incident rates for domestic violence in child welfare cases, the co-occurrence of exposure to domestic violence and other forms of child maltreatment, current risk assessment tools, and safety planning practices used with families in which domestic violence is a concern. Family violence training programs for child intervention staff are reviewed and the best and promising practices are identified.

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