Comments on topics relating to the contemporary life of Indigenous people of America.
Bachelor's Thesis towards undergraduate degree in [English Language and Literature]--University of West Bohemia, 2013.
Study examined factors which influence decisions to leave or stay in communities and assessed the availability of appropriate services. Focus is on Aboriginal women living in Northern British Columbia.
Superintendent, Aboriginal Policing Bureau, Ontario Provincial Police and representatives from National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence appeared before the Committee.
Representatives from Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development , Department of Public Safety, and Statistics Canada appeared before the Committee.
Violence Against Women, vol. 19, no. 8, August 2013, pp. 1034-1058
Description
Uses the 2004 Canadian General Social Survey to interpret differences between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal postseparation violence. Highlights data on Aboriginal status and coercive control.
Presents an updated draft regarding factors effecting high rates of violence against First Nations women and girls, and discusses strategies to address the cause and effect.
Social Science & Medicine, vol. 82, April 2013, p. 51–57
Description
Presents results of the study on the physical, sexual, or psychological harm of violence by a partner and the related socioeconomic and demographic variables.
Developed to assist presenters of workshops, conference plenary sessions and spokespersons for sexual assault and domestic violence. Designed for adult learning.
American Indian Law Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, Fall, 2013, pp. 275-299
Description
Looks at criminal jurisdictional hurdles that are being addressed with the Tribal Law and Order Act and Violence Against Women Act and the need for enforcement of legislation by Native government.
Accompanies the Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis. Together the two documents provide the context for understanding the case for support of the Walking the Path Together strategy and plan.