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Tips for parents of young workers : your child at work

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Tip sheet for parents of young workers.

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Sur les voies de l’espoir : pratiques exemplaires en matière de prévention du suicide dans les écoles de l’Alberta

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Sur les voies de l’espoir est une ressource qui parle du rôle des écoles dans la prévention du suicide. Elle fournit des informations sur le renforcement des capacités d’intervention dans les... More ≫

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Sur les voies de l’espoir est une ressource qui parle du rôle des écoles dans la prévention du suicide. Elle fournit des informations sur le renforcement des capacités d’intervention dans les écoles, y compris la sensibilisation, la création d'un langage et d'une compréhension partagée, prévoir l’incidence de la diversité culturelle, et le renforcement des partenariats avec les parents et les tuteurs. La ressource partage des informations sur la manière dont les écoles et les autorités scolaires peuvent soutenir la prévention, l'intervention et la postvention du suicide.

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Pathways to hope : best practices in suicide prevention for Alberta schools

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This resource provides information, a synthesis of relevant and current research, and evidence-informed strategies for developing a comprehensive school-based suicide prevention and intervention... More ≫

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This resource provides information, a synthesis of relevant and current research, and evidence-informed strategies for developing a comprehensive school-based suicide prevention and intervention strategy. The information can be used by school authorities as they consider their local context and needs with respect to developing policies, strategies and/or protocols.

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16-year-old Dillon : an investigative review : Government of Alberta's response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate report

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In November 2017, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report which reviewed the life and circumstances of a youth who was receiving child intervention services at the time when... More ≫

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In November 2017, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report which reviewed the life and circumstances of a youth who was receiving child intervention services at the time when he incurred a serious injury. The report made two recommendations: one regarding information-sharing and service coordination for young people with complex needs, and one regarding building long-term networks for young people. This document includes the Government of Alberta’s response to these recommendations, both of which were accepted.

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15-year-old Jimmy : an investigative review : Ministry of Children's Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

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Contains the response of the ministry of Children's Services to recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in its October 30, 2017, report entitled 15-Year-Old Jimmy: An... More ≫

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Contains the response of the ministry of Children's Services to recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in its October 30, 2017, report entitled 15-Year-Old Jimmy: An Investigative Review. The report is a review of the life of a youth who had an open intake and was in the care of his guardian at the time of his death. The report made four recommendations, two of which pertained to provision of services for at-risk adolescents who request help.

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Percentage of teens aged 15 – 19 years filling one or more prescriptions for an antidepressant

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Presents rates for prescription of antidepressant medication among Alberta teesn from 2009 to 2013. Finds that percentage of males filling a prescription increased from 2.5 to 3.6 per cent, while... More ≫

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Presents rates for prescription of antidepressant medication among Alberta teesn from 2009 to 2013. Finds that percentage of males filling a prescription increased from 2.5 to 3.6 per cent, while females increased from 4.9 to 7.2 per cent.

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Suicide rates among teens aged 15 - 19 years

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Suicide is a leading cause of death among youth aged 15 to 19 years. Reviews suicide rates for teens aged 15 to 19 for the years 1970 to 2012. Finds that the teen suicide rate in 2012 is... More ≫

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Suicide is a leading cause of death among youth aged 15 to 19 years. Reviews suicide rates for teens aged 15 to 19 for the years 1970 to 2012. Finds that the teen suicide rate in 2012 is consistent with levels seen in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Teenage pregnancy rate in Alberta : by pregnancy outcome, 2001 to 2012

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Between 2001 and 2012, the teen pregnancy rate has gradually fallen from 44 to 32 per 1,000 women aged 15-19.

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Tips for parents of young workers : your child at work [2010]

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Presents questions to ask your child about how safe their workplace is, lists the rights and responsibilities they need to know about, and summarizes age requirements that apply to young workers... More ≫

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Presents questions to ask your child about how safe their workplace is, lists the rights and responsibilities they need to know about, and summarizes age requirements that apply to young workers in Alberta.

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STD : taking care of yourself and others

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Intended for use in Alberta schools, this resource provides information for students about sexually transmitted diseases. It includes general information about STDs, how to prevent spreading... More ≫

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Intended for use in Alberta schools, this resource provides information for students about sexually transmitted diseases. It includes general information about STDs, how to prevent spreading STDs, and specific information on the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases.

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