Publications

What works : career-building strategies for people from diverse groups : a counsellor resource

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What Works is a career resource with client-focused, strength-based approaches for those who counsel or work with diverse groups. Statistics, terminology, history and legislation related to the... More ≫

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What Works is a career resource with client-focused, strength-based approaches for those who counsel or work with diverse groups. Statistics, terminology, history and legislation related to the specific groups are also included. An endnote section with links to online references is also in each chapter.

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Job seeker's handbook : an introductory guide to finding work

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This guide is for people who are looking for their first job or who have been away from the workforce for a long time. It provides job seekers the basics about finding a job and help them to:... More ≫

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This guide is for people who are looking for their first job or who have been away from the workforce for a long time. It provides job seekers the basics about finding a job and help them to: identify their employability skills; explore the tools and skills used to find work; and connect with further information and resources.

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Healthy eating and active living : for ages 13 to 18 years

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This booklet explains what it means to be physically active, eat healthily and have a positive self-image as well as ideas for helping you make healthy choices.

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You! : fun ways to stay healthy!

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These bulletins provide fun ways to stay healthy for kids and families.

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The truth about sexual exploitation is that abusers won’t tell you the truth : get the facts to protect yourself

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One in a series of brochures developed to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation in Alberta. This brochure is intended for youth and feature useful tips, warning signs, and where to go for help.

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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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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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