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A handbook for health and social service providers and educators on children exposed to woman abuse/family violence  Describes the prevalence of exposure to domestic violence among children, and its consequences. Also discusses child custody and access, community coordination, and accountability. Provides a list of resources for assessing and delivering services to women and children, including readings, manuals, video resources, and children's books. Source: National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (NCFV) From: Intimate partner abuse against women Abilities Foundation of Nova Scotia  Aims to assist individuals living with a disability in Nova Scotia improve their quality of life. Services include a job skills training facility, assistive devices, mobile medical clinics, and a physically accessible camp. Source: Abilities Foundation of Nova Scotia Aboriginal women living with HIV/AIDS: care, treatment and support   Presents information regarding the key services needed, and the barriers facing some of the Aboriginal women living with HIV/AIDS. Recommends further research and projects to deal with gaps in services. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN) AIDS Network, Outreach and Support Society  Responds to the evolving needs of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Offers support and advocacy, prevention and education information, volunteering and networking opportunities in partnership with community stakeholders. Serves the East and West Kootenay region of British Columbia. Source: AIDS Network, Outreach and Support Society (ANKORS) Barriers and strategies: how to improve services for abused immigrant women in New Brunswick  Discusses ways to improve the quality and accessibility services to abused immigrant women in New Brunswick, a province with few immigrants. Includes bibliographical references. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research (FVRC) From: Research articles Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority  Oversees a wide range of services, including Child Protective Services (intake through to adoption), child care licensing, monitoring and subsidy, Children with Special Needs, and Prevention of Family Violence. Web site offers informational resources of interest to children, teens, and parents, and an on-line newsletter. Source: Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority Calgary Scope Society   Works in alliance with people with disabilities, their families and friends, and other community members to understand disability related barriers and create solutions for personal and social justice issues. Source: Calgary Scope Society Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta South East Region  Provides a range of community support services to people with serious mental health problems, and their families. Offers public education and mental health promotion services for all members of the community. Advocates for an improved better mental health system. Source: Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division (CMHA AB) Canadian Mental Health Association, Durham Branch  Promotes and enhances the mental and emotional well-being of the residents of Durham Region. Operates community-based mental health programs, including counselling services, employment services, case management, public education, housing supports, and other services. Source: Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division (CMHA ON) Canadian Mental Health Association, Grey-Bruce Branch  Provides mental and emotional health services for the Grey and Bruce counties of Ontario. Advocates mental wellness through education and community involvement. Web site details services, workshops, and programs available in the area. Source: Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division (CMHA ON)
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