Abuse

Overview of topics covered at Challenge, Consensus and Change conference held in Sydney in 1994.

Reports responses of 319 individuals who were asked questions about family life, income nd employment, education, housing and homeless, public accommodation, harassment and violence, police interactions and prisons, health and identity documents. Related material: 2008 Survey Results.

Discusses recommendations and strategies to improve socio-economic conditions for Aboriginal peoples of Canada.

Argues violence against women should be the responsibility of all levels of government, especially under section 35(1) of the Constitution Act, 1982.

"This document aims to capture the work and the learnings of the Aboriginal Capacity Café, a community-based event that gives youth an opportunity to speak their truth so that adults can learn about the experience of Aboriginal youth."

Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2012.

Looks at the potential risk factors for sexual exploitation and makes recommendations for actions to lessen risk.

Paper focuses on how oppression, in all forms, is being dealt with in Aboriginal communities and discusses emerging literature on the topic.

Sections in the final report include: Introduction, Defining Repatriation, Background and History Aboriginal Adoptions, Statistical and Demographic Data, Existing Repatriation Programs, Services and Models, Identification of Key Issues and Barriers, Recommendations for a Repatriation Model, Cost Estimates, Implementation Strategy, and Evaluation Plan.

Looks at important symptoms for common mental health problems at different ages. The first groups deals with behaviours or problems with normal behaviour and the second group deals with behaviours that are abnormal.

Events leading up to a breakdown in society and culture caused by alcohol consumption.

Looks at prevalence, gaps in information, and future research.

Chapter fourteen from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 2, which is also vol. 2 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.

Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.

Identifies seven strategic directions (research, legislation, policy, program, education, community development, leadership) and makes recommendations to address issues raised.

Investigates the over-representation of Aboriginal people as victims of crime in Australia. The majority of the violent offending against Aboriginal women and children is committed by Aboriginal men.

Statistics show that Aboriginal women in Australia are forty-five times more likely to be victims of domestic violence that other Australians.

Briefly comments on and presents a list of books and articles on feminism and Aboriginal women.

Examination of why there is such a low representation of Aboriginal peoples at Universities.

Condensed version of original report.

Amnesty International's report Stolen Sisters highlights the high rates of violence against Aboriginal women in Canada.

Conference brought together Aboriginal women from different community organizations to meet, exchange information, and compose recommendations to present to Government.

Historical overview of Aboriginal women and how gender based analysis could be applied to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

Cites sources to 2010.

Discusses a learning circle held to share knowledge and information, evaluate lessons learned, and gather community-level insight on violence issues and determine a direction for the future.

Reports results of survey of 189 mentees ( aged 11-17) and 199 mentors who had participated in the program. Four themes emerged: perceptions and use of technology; awareness of online safety and netiquette; cyberbullying prevalence; and prevention and coping skills.

Communications Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2006.

Explores the dichotomy between cultural relativism and universalism and examines how these tensions are used to legitimize assimilation by the Australian colonial state.

Radio clip on how the trauma from residential schools was passed from one generation to the next. Includes synopsis and "Did You Know?" section. Duration: 4:45.

Revised version.

Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Wilfrid Laurier University, 2009.

Identifies occurrences of ethical challenges encountered by multicultural counselors living in Nunavut for a minimum of two years.

Reports on changes to a child abuse centre in Greenland which has abandoned the one-door model in favor of becoming a knowledge centre with a travelling team of specialists.

Explores vital issues faced by on-reserve women's shelters directors and staff.

An investigation into sexual abuse of Indigenous females and the need for culturally appropriate responses to victim's often complex medical needs. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 129.

Discusses principles to help address mental wellness in youth, socio-economic factors that increase the risk of suicide, and protective factors and strategies, services and programs offered to Indigenous youth.

Looks the serious problem of prosecuting domestic violence committed by non-Indians on reservations and recommends legislation.

Chronicles the history and impact on the estimated 150,000 First Nation, Inuit and Métis children that attended schools in Canada.

Includes two annotated bibliographies which review emerging literature and identify any gaps or areas for further study, steps to organize a memorial march and a list of women's organizations in Saskatchewan.

Social Work Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Manitoba, 1997.

Examines two life writing narratives by Indigenous women writers from Australia and Canada to demonstrate the ways in which they present alternative (hi)stories of removed Indigenous children.

Provides context for the American Indian/Alaska Native National Strategic Plans on Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention.

Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Utah, 2001.

Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Utah, 2001.

An overview of Indigenous public health research, knowledge and cultural practices to combat violence in American tribal communities. Entire issue on one PDF. To access article, scroll down to page 149.

Reviews the 2010 Tribal Law and Order Act regarding needs of sexual assault survivors, TLOA reforms in relation to social work, and roles of practitioners.

Presents findings of a study on Indigenous youth's experiences of physical and psychological abuse.

A comprehensive statistical analysis of the effect and repercussions of violent crime among Native Americans as both victims and offenders.