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Guide to capacity assessment under the Personal Directives Act

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This guide provides general information about capacity assessments under the Personal Directives Act. The guide is intended for the public, people who write a personal directive, people who are... More ≫

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This guide provides general information about capacity assessments under the Personal Directives Act. The guide is intended for the public, people who write a personal directive, people who are named as decision makers in a personal directive, and those who may have a role in conducting capacity assessments (someone named to assess capacity in a personal directive, physicians and psychologists, and service providers).

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A domestic violence handbook for police services and Crown prosecutors in Alberta [2013]

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Because domestic violence can and does have disastrous consequences for victims and their children, every criminal justice response to a domestic violence incident should be executed with... More ≫

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Because domestic violence can and does have disastrous consequences for victims and their children, every criminal justice response to a domestic violence incident should be executed with sensitivity, diligence and above all, a firm understanding of the issues surrounding domestic violence. By creating and widely distributing this Domestic Violence Handbook, the Alberta government is demonstrating its commitment to eradicating family violence. Alberta’s dedication to ending family violence is ongoing, and as such, this Handbook will be electronically up-dated as the need arises to keep abreast of new developments in family violence research and programming.

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Domestic violence handbook for police services and Crown prosecutors in Alberta [2008]

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Because domestic violence can and does have disastrous consequences for victims and their children, every criminal justice response to a domestic violence incident should be executed with... More ≫

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Because domestic violence can and does have disastrous consequences for victims and their children, every criminal justice response to a domestic violence incident should be executed with sensitivity, diligence and above all, a firm understanding of the issues surrounding domestic violence. By creating and widely distributing this Domestic Violence Handbook, the Alberta government is demonstrating its commitment to eradicating family violence. Alberta’s dedication to ending family violence is ongoing, and as such, this Handbook will be electronically up-dated as the need arises to keep abreast of new developments in family violence research and programming.

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Motor vehicle pursuit guidelines. Version 1

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These guidelines provide provincial standards regulating motor vehicle pursuits so police officers act lawfully and with reduced risk when engaging in a motor vehicle pursuit. These guidelines... More ≫

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These guidelines provide provincial standards regulating motor vehicle pursuits so police officers act lawfully and with reduced risk when engaging in a motor vehicle pursuit. These guidelines apply to all police services and peace officer employees.

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Automated traffic enforcement : training guidelines [2006]

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Automated traffic enforcement technology is an important enforcement tool for traffic safety in Alberta. Albertans expect automated traffic technology to be used fairly and with consistency... More ≫

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Automated traffic enforcement technology is an important enforcement tool for traffic safety in Alberta. Albertans expect automated traffic technology to be used fairly and with consistency throughout the province, allowing for recognition of local concerns in accordance with community-based policing. These policies are designed to ensure that the expectations of Albertans’ are met through the implementation of a standardized level of training. These guidelines will come into effect on May 1, 2006.

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Responding to child abuse : a handbook

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Provides guidelines around the reporting and investigation of child abuse, with the goal of ensuring the safety and well being of Alberta's children. The handbook was jointly developed by the... More ≫

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Provides guidelines around the reporting and investigation of child abuse, with the goal of ensuring the safety and well being of Alberta's children. The handbook was jointly developed by the Ministers of Health and Wellness, Education, Children's Services, Justice and Attorney General, and Solicitor General and Public Security, in consultation with organizations and professionals that provide services for children.

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A guide to the Lobbyists Act

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This document has been prepared by Alberta Justice to facilitate understanding of the Lobbyists Act. It reviews some of the most significant aspects of the Act, but is not exhaustive.... More ≫

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This document has been prepared by Alberta Justice to facilitate understanding of the Lobbyists Act. It reviews some of the most significant aspects of the Act, but is not exhaustive. Additionally, preparation of a plain language guide of the Act has at times required the simplification of this relatively complex legislation.

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Youth Criminal Justice Act : Canada : pocket guide

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The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) is the federal legislation that replaces the Young Offenders Act (YOA) in April 2003. This pocket guide is designed to summarize the changes which will be... More ≫

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The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) is the federal legislation that replaces the Young Offenders Act (YOA) in April 2003. This pocket guide is designed to summarize the changes which will be brought about with the implementation of the new Act. Provisions of the new Act which do not represent a change to existing legislation may also be included to provide context. The key components of the YCJA are presented in eleven sections which correspond to the divider tabs in the pocket guide. An additional sectionshows the highlights of the new YJA.

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