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Family support for children with disabilities : policy and procedures manual

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities Policy and Procedures Manual provides information about the manual, legislation, FSCD Act and regulation, program eligibility, service delivery... More ≫

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities Policy and Procedures Manual provides information about the manual, legislation, FSCD Act and regulation, program eligibility, service delivery procedures, family support services, child focused services, transition planning; and concerns resolution.

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Family Violence Death Review Committee annual report

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Alberta’s Family Violence Death Review Committee (the Committee) is an internal arm’s length, multi-disciplinary, cross-sector group reporting directly to the Minister of Community and Social... More ≫

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Alberta’s Family Violence Death Review Committee (the Committee) is an internal arm’s length, multi-disciplinary, cross-sector group reporting directly to the Minister of Community and Social Services. The Committee has the responsibility to review family violence deaths and make recommendations related to program, policy and service delivery for the prevention of family violence. The 2016 Annual Report provides an overview of the Committee’s membership, structure and accountability. The report also explains how case reviews are completed, the processes used to complete the reviews and the resulting recommendations. It also provides a detailed examination of information collected on the 13 family violence incidents that resulted in 15 deaths (perpetrators and victims).

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Advance planning : making sure your wishes are known

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining how Albertans can plan their wishes using personal directives, an enduring power of attorney and a will.

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Adult guardianship : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA)

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Fact sheet that details and gives a general overview of adult guardianship.

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Information on the publication ban and protecting the privacy of deceased children

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Information on legislation that prohibits the publication of the name and photograph of a child, or the child’s parent or guardian, if the publication reveals that the child is receiving, or has... More ≫

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Information on legislation that prohibits the publication of the name and photograph of a child, or the child’s parent or guardian, if the publication reveals that the child is receiving, or has received, intervention services.

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Sexual violence support services

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The Sexual Violence Police Advisory Committee (SVPAC) of Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services developed these cards for police services to distribute to victims of sexual violence. The... More ≫

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The Sexual Violence Police Advisory Committee (SVPAC) of Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services developed these cards for police services to distribute to victims of sexual violence. The cards affirm the rights of complainants to have their wishes respected at each stage of the criminal justice process and provide information about where to find supports and services in their community.

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The public trustee’s role in assisting represented adults with finances : Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining what a trustee does and how adults who do not have capacity to make their own decisions can be helped, and how their wishes... More ≫

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining what a trustee does and how adults who do not have capacity to make their own decisions can be helped, and how their wishes must be taken into account.

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Capacity assessment : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2023]

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Fact sheet explaining the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and how capacity assessment is determined by the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.

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Specific decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) [2023]

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining how specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not... More ≫

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining how specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not have the capacity to provide informed consent for health care decisions or temporary admission to, or discharge from, a residential facility.

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Decision-making options : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2023]

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee detailing all of the decision-making options available under current legislation.

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