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Beginning a Long Journey: A Review of Projects Funded by the Family Violence Prevention Unit, Health Canada, Regarding Violence in Aboriginal Families
by Robert Hart
 This report presents the results of a review of 15 projects funded by the Family Violence Prevention Unit of Health Canada under the federal Family Violence Initiative, from 1991 to 1996. These projects were all conceived, developed and implemented by Aboriginal people. The review assessed the significance and accomplishments of the projects and identified characteristics that reflected their cultural appropriateness. 1997, 27p. |
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Breaking the Pattern: How Communities Can Help
adapted by the NCFV in cooperation with the Office for the Prevention of Family Violence in Alberta
This publication describes the five stages of a process that can be used by individuals or groups to respond to family violence in the community. It includes information to help community members learn more about family violence, to work towards changing community attitudes, and to help people caught in abusive relationships. 1994,38 p. |
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Democratizing Excellence: The Experience of the Research Centres on Family Violence and Violence Against Women
by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and Health Canada
In 1991, Health Canada and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, on behalf of the federal Family Violence Initiative, collaborated on setting up five Research Centres on family violence and violence against women across Canada. This report outlines the development of the Research Centres up to 1997, highlights their achievements, and reviews the lessons learned. 1999, 38p. |
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Discussion Papers on Health/Family Violence Issues: The Impact of Violence on Mental Health -A Guide to the Literature
by Janice Ristock
This guide provides a systematic, descriptive overview of the literature on the mental health effects of family violence. It includes a summary of the research and a corresponding bibliography. 1995, 36p. |
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Emotional Abuse - Overview Paper
by Laura E. Stevens
This overview paper provides a brief introduction to emotional abuse. It provides a description of the nature, prevalence, and impact of emotional abuse in Canadian society. 1996, 13 p. |
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Family Group Decision Making: Communities Stopping Family Violence - Questions and Answers
by Joan Pennell and Gale Burford
This booklet presents answers to some commonly asked questions surrounding the "Family Group Decision Making" approach to addressing family violence. The Family Group Decision Making approach allows plans to be made by the family, together with their relatives, friends, and other close supports. This booklet provides detailed information on how to implement this approach. 1998, 57p. |
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Family Violence in Aboriginal Communities: An Aboriginal Perspective - Overview Paper
by Karen Green
This document provides an introduction to family violence in Aboriginal communities, describes how some Aboriginal communities address the issue, and identifies factors to consider for healing. Included is a list of suggested reading and audio-visual material. 1996, 9p. |
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Family Violence: Awareness Information for People in the Workplace - A Guide for Use by People Interested in Meeting Together to Discuss Family Violence Issues
by Flora MacLeod and Brenda Da/be
This publication is a guide for preparing workplace presentations on family violence. It includes basic information, ideas for introductions, suggestions for approaching the topic, an agenda, a quiz, activity ideas, handouts, and guidelines for using the handouts. Included as part of this document are the NCFV overview papers "Wife Abuse" (1995), "Elder Abuse" (1990), and "Child Abuse and Neglect" (1997). 1997,46 p. |
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Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile, 2006
The 2006 edition of the annual report "Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile", produced by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics under the Federal Family Violence Initiative, focuses on spousal violence offenders reported to police and their patterns of offending. In addition, using data from the 2004 General Social Survey on Victimization, factors related to why some victims of spousal violence may, and others may not report incidents to police are examined. |
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Family Violence Handbook for the Dental Community
by Donna Denham and Joan Gillespie
This handbook is a guide for dentists to address family violence in their role as health professionals. Their particular skills, ongoing relationships with patients/clients, and interactions with all age groups make it possible for members of the dental team - office receptionists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental therapists, and dentists - to provide concrete assistance to patients who are being abused. 1995, 56p. |
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The Family Violence Initiative Performance Report 2002-2003 and 2003-2004
by Wanda Jamieson, JHG Consulting
The Family Violence Initiative Performance Report 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 provides an overview of the federal government's investments, progress and results in family violence prevention and intervention for the fiscal period April 2002 through March 2004. It provides information from case studies, departmental performance reports and reviews, as well as evaluation studies. In addition, the Report outlines priorities for future activities under the Family Violence Initiative. 2005, 46p. |
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The Family Violence Initiative: Year 5 Report
by Family Violence Prevention Unit
The Family Violence Initiative: Year Five Report is a summary of the most notable accomplishments achieved by the Government of Canada during the first five years of the current Family Violence Initiative (1997-2002). It provides information from case studies, departmental performance reports and reviews, as well as evaluation studies. In addition, the Report outlines priorities for future activities under the Family Violence Initiative. |
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Family Violence and People with Intellectual Disabilities - Overview Paper
by Dick Sobsey
This overview paper presents an introduction to the unique experiences and considerations of people with intellectual disabilities who are dealing with family violence. The document also includes a list of suggested readings.
2002, 12p. |
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Family Violence and Substance Abuse - Overview Paper
by Colin Campbell and Julie Devon Dodd
This overview paper is designed to provide a basic understanding of the connection between family violence and substance abuse. It outlines implications for service providers, victims, and perpetrators. Some suggested readings and audio-visual resources are listed. 1993, 40p. |
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Guide to Project Evaluation: A Participatory Approach
by Donna Denham and Joan Gillespie
This guide provides an easy-to-use, comprehensive framework for project evaluation using a participatory approach. The framework can be used to strengthen evaluation skills to assist in the development and implementation of effective project evaluations. 1996, 76 p. |
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Health Effects of Family Violence
by by Deborah Doherty, Ph.D.
This overview paper presents a range of research that demonstrates both the impact of family violence on an individual’s well-being and the indirect consequences such as smoking, teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and other health-related conditions. The document is intended to expand discussion on the issue and is targeted to health and social service providers, researchers and the general public. 2003, 8p. |
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Mental Illness and Violence: Proof or Stereotype?
by Julio Arboleda-Florez, Heather L Holley, and Annette Crisanti
This literature review focuses on articles published between 1980 and 1995 exploring the relation between mental illness and violence. An epidemiological framework was used to determine whether the statistical associations reported in the literature meet the epidemiological criteria for causality. 1996, 158 p. |
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National Clearinghouse on Family Violence -- Bookmark
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National Clearinghouse on Family Violence -- Pamphlet
by NCFV
This pamphlet provides a brief description of the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence, its role, services and resources. 2006 |
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Nursing Education and Violence Prevention, Detection and Intervention
by Margaret M. Ross
This paper is intended to provoke discussion on the education of nurses in the area of violence prevention, detection and intervention. It addresses the theoretical and conceptual basis for nursing education and research, the importance of experiential learning and the integration of concepts from a variety of disciplines.
2002, 36p. |
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Offender Profiles
by the National Crime Prevention Council of Canada
This fact sheet provides general information about Canadian criminal offenders and family violence. Part I presents general findings about male federal offenders convicted and sentenced to two or more years of incarceration. Part II provides information on specific categories of offenders, e.g. Aboriginal offenders, young offenders, women offenders. 1995, 12 p. |
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Parent Abuse: The Abuse of Parents by Their Teenage Children
by Barbara Cottrell
This publication explores the issue of parent abuse. It provides general information as well as a description of the consequences and implications for the family. It includes suggestions for helping the abusive youth and ending the abuse. 2001 ,55 p. |
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Parent Abuse: The Abuse of Parents by Their Teenage Children - Overview Paper
by Barbara Cottrell
This paper provides a general summary of information available on the issue of parents who are abused by their teenage children. Topics addressed include the types of parent abuse, contributing factors and effects on the family. Guidelines to service providers and parents dealing with abusive situations are also discussed. 2003, 10p. |
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Preventing Crime by Investing in Families and Communities: Promoting Positive Outcomes in Youth Twelve to Eighteen Years Old
by the National Crime Prevention Council of Canada
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to the idea of community development. Examples of Canadian prevention programs are highlighted throughout the document. The publication is written for a wide variety of people, including young people, who wish to take up the challenge of promoting healthy families and children, safer schools and communities, and the prevention of victimization and youth involvement in crime. 1998, 116p. |
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National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Publication Catalogue 2003
by National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Compiled by the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence this catalogue is an up-to-date guide to Canadian publications about family violence. |
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National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Video Catalogue 2005
by the NCFV
This latest edition is an annotated guide to Canadian videos about family violence. This collection of videos is managed and maintained in a joint venture between the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence and the National Film Board of Canada. The catalogue is useful as a personal or professional resource. Information on how to borrow or purchase videos is included in each description.
2005, 45p. |
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A Resource Guide on Family Violence Issues for Aboriginal Communities
by David McTimoney
This guide provides tools for addressing family violence in Aboriginal communities. The guide includes a spiritual model of recovery and a step-by-step outline of how to initiate and maintain prevention programs. 1994, 51p. |
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Risk, Vulnerability, Resiliency - Health System Implications: Background Paper, Roundtable Discussion, Reflections, Selected Applications
by Louise Hanvey
This publication features work on risk, vulnerability, and resiliency, and the health system implications of working with these concepts. It consists of a background paper prepared for the 1996 national round table "Risk and Vulnerability: Promise and Potential", a summary of discussions from the Roundtable, reflections on the materials by roundtable participants and others, and applications of the concepts of risk and resiliency with respect to specific health issues. 1997, 74 p. |
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Safety and Savings: Crime Prevention Through Social Development
by the National Crime Prevention Council of Canada
This publication presents an overview of crime prevention through social development. The document highlights data on the costs associated with crime as well as data that demonstrate the social and financial gains that can be achieved through social development programs that address crime prevention. 1996, 8 p. |
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Spousal Abuse Policies and Legislation
This report was prepared by the Ad Hoc Federal/Provincial/Territorial (F/P/T) Working Group Reviewing Spousal Abuse Policies and Legislation. This Working
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d territorial Ministers Responsible for Justice to review the status and implementation of pro-charging and prosecutorial policies for spousal abuse across the country.
The Report identifies three key objectives of any criminal justice response to spousal abuse: criminalizing spousal abuse; promoting the safety and security of the victim; and maintaining confidence in the administration of justice. To this end, it recommends the retention of pro-charging and pro-prosecution policies in spousal abuse cases as well as the development and enhancement of supporting programs, services and structures.
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Violence in Aboriginal Communities
by Emma D. LaRocque
This paper provides an introduction to family violence in Aboriginal communities. The document focuses on family violence as it affects Aboriginal women, teenagers and children. Special attention is given to sexual violence within the Aboriginal community. 1994,20p. |
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Violence Hurts Us All/La violence nous blesse tous - Poster
This poster was developed by CFMT-TV to complement a multilingual public service announcement produced with the Multiculturalism Program of Canadian Heritage. The poster is available in English and French and the phrase "Violence Hurts Us All" is repeated throughout the poster in the following 14 languages: Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, Greek, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Tamil and Vietnamese. |
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Violence Issues: An Interdisciplinary Curriculum Guide for Health Professionals
by Lee Ann Hoff
This publication is designed to increase the sensitivity and awareness of health professionals to family violence issues. Special attention has been given to screening and early intervention, as well as to the needs of survivors. 1995,147 p. |
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Violence and People with Disabilities: A Review of the Literature
by Miriam Ticoll
This document presents the findings of a literature review on the topic of violence and people with disabilities. It presents an analysis of the definitions, nature, contributing factors, and prevalence of violence against people with disabilities. It also addresses issues related to disclosure, responding to violence, and prevention. 1994, 97p. |
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Violence: You Can Make a Difference
by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters
This publication is an industry initiative under the "On-Air for Canadians" program of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters. The kit consists of a series of practical, user friendly fact sheets developed along the themes of Violence Against Women, Violence Against Children, and Media Literacy. The fact sheets offer tips on managing anger, helping abused people, devising safety plans, coping with family violence, and getting help.1996, 23 p. |
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The Winnipeg Family Violence Court
by E. Jane Ursel
This document presents findings of an analysis of cases processed through the Winnipeg Family Violence Court in the first two years of its operation (1990-1991). The document provides case characteristics as well as explanations of case processing methods and sentencing patterns. 1994, 45p. |
