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Children & young people have rights!

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This booklets present youth with information about their rights in a way that is easy for them to understand. It also encourages them to speak to an appropriate person (such as their caseworker,... More ≫

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This booklets present youth with information about their rights in a way that is easy for them to understand. It also encourages them to speak to an appropriate person (such as their caseworker, supervisor or an Advocate) if they believe their rights are not being respected.

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Children have rights

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These booklets present children and youth with information about their rights in a way that is easy for them to understand. The booklets also encourage them to speak to an appropriate person (such... More ≫

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These booklets present children and youth with information about their rights in a way that is easy for them to understand. The booklets also encourage them to speak to an appropriate person (such as their caseworker, supervisor or an Advocate) if they believe their rights are not being respected.

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Respecting cultural diversity : information sheet

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Bullying someone for their ethnicity, heritage, culture or beliefs is unacceptable and is a serious issue. This information sheet looks at the effects of this type of bullying and what you can do... More ≫

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Bullying someone for their ethnicity, heritage, culture or beliefs is unacceptable and is a serious issue. This information sheet looks at the effects of this type of bullying and what you can do if you experience it.

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Components of an effective bullying prevention approach

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This fact sheet provides an overview of the components that make up a positive, research-based bullying prevention approach.

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Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program : guide for contracted family day home agencies

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Alberta Children and Youth Services promotes excellence in child care to help families get the best care for their children. Grants available through the Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding... More ≫

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Alberta Children and Youth Services promotes excellence in child care to help families get the best care for their children. Grants available through the Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program, support contracted family day home agencies to become accredited and maintain accreditation. As well, the funding is available to assist in the recruitment and retention of trained qualified staff and providers. Alberta Children and Youth Services recognizes contracted family day home agencies that have achieved the accreditation standards of excellence by providing program and staff funding at enhanced rates.

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Protection of sexually exploited children : policy manual

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Policy manual for those working with The Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act, which provides protection and specialized services to children who are sexually exploited through their... More ≫

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Policy manual for those working with The Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act, which provides protection and specialized services to children who are sexually exploited through their involvement in prostitution. The legislation recognizes that a child involved in prostitution is sexually exploited and a victim of sexual abuse, who requires services and protection.

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Welcome to the family : an information guide for parents who have a child with a disability

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The guide was developed by parents of children with disabilities and the Alberta Association for Community Living. This guide is a reflection of the shared experiences and understandings of... More ≫

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The guide was developed by parents of children with disabilities and the Alberta Association for Community Living. This guide is a reflection of the shared experiences and understandings of parents just like you, united in their love for their children and their desire for them to have every opportunity for a happy and productive life. This guide will answer some of the most common questions parents have when their child is diagnosed with a disability. It will not answer all your questions, but it will serve as a starting point and show you where you can find additional information. This guide was made possible through funding from Alberta Children and Youth Services

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Alberta Children and Youth Services : Albertans' perceptions of family violence and bullying survey 2012

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A total of 900 telephone questionnaires were completed with Albertans, 16 years and older, regarding their perceptions of family violence and bullying. The purpose of the questionnaires was to... More ≫

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A total of 900 telephone questionnaires were completed with Albertans, 16 years and older, regarding their perceptions of family violence and bullying. The purpose of the questionnaires was to examine issues related to public understanding and awareness of bullying and family violence issues, collecting data for Ministry and regional performance measures and informing future directions for the public awareness and education campaigns in the prevention of family violence and bullying.

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Know your rights : Alberta’s Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA) : information sheet

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This information sheet summarizes information about family violence and Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act.

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Creating a culture of support : Alberta’s Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA) : information sheet [2011]

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This information sheet summarizes information about family violence and Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act.

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