Putting a Human Face on Child Welfare: Voices from the Prairies

The chapters in this book represent a selection of the many very fine presentations made at the Prairie Child Welfare Consortium\u27s (PCWC) 3rd bi-annual Symposium, held in Edmonton, Alberta, November 23–25, 2005. The theme of that Symposium was Putting a Human Face on Child Welfare. Sharon McKay\u27s article Development of the Prairie Child Welfare Consortium at the beginning of this book provides a brief history of the beginnings of the PCWC, illustrating not only its practical, but more importantly the philosophical development. Readers will find that this philosophy informs a great deal of the writing in the 11 chapters of this book. The chapters of Putting a Human Face on Child Welfare: Voices from the Prairies are presented in no particular order, and one is not more important than another. Each presents its unique perspective and represents somewhat different constituents. Collectively, the chapters of this book form a product that is one way of raising the voices of the Prairies, especially as it relates to the important challenges we face at the present time in child welfare.https://source.sheridancollege.ca/fahcs_heal_book/1000/thumbnail.jp

Community University Research Agreement

Abstract This paper describes the process of engaging the extended Indigenous community within Saskatoon and the surrounding First Nations communities in what would be a first major research project between Indigenous communities and the University of Saskatchewan. A management committee was established comprised of all the major Saskatoon/Saskatchewan Indigenous organisations, such as the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, Saskatoon Tribal Council, First Nations University of Canada and other community-based groups to ensure that research reflected First Nations and Metis needs. The project called “Bridges and Foundations” awarded some 35 projects close to two million dollars in research funds. The money was awarded through graduate student research bursaries, and community-based projects which highlighted the needs of Indigenous women, youth, students, elders and urban populations. The three research themes included respectful protocol, knowledge creation, and policy development. The research projects, which were largely Indigenous designed and driven, created one of the most extensive research collections over a period of four years and included major data collection on community-based research, Indigenous peoples and Indigenous knowledge systems and protocols. The paper relates the development of the project and speaks about the need for Indigenous peoples to lead their own research as well as the benefits of collaboration. It also highlights several of the research projects including a conference on Indigenous knowledge (2004), a video project describing the community mobilisation process behind Quint Urban Housing Co-operatives

Alberta Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect-2008 (AIS-2008): Major Findings

The Alberta Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect‑2008 (AIS‑2008) is the second province‑wide study to examine the incidence of reported child maltreatment and the characteristics of the children and families investigated by Alberta child intervention offices. The AIS‑2008 tracked 2,239 child maltreatment investigations conducted in a representative sample of 14 Child Intervention Service offices across Alberta in the fall of 2008.The AIS‑2008 research was funded by: Government of Alberta Children and Youth Services, and the Injury and Child Maltreatment Section, Public Health Agency of Canada. Additional support was provided by the University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work

British Columbia Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect - 2008 (BCIS-2008)

Non‑commercial reproduction of this report in whole or in part is permitted, provided the authors are acknowledged as the source of all copies.The Public Health Agency of Canada provided core funding for the British Columbia Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect‑2008 (BCIS‑2008). Additional provincial oversampling funds were provided by the Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Children and Family Development

Saskatchewan Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect-2008 (SIS‑2008): Major Findings

Non‑commercial reproduction of this report in whole or in part is permitted, provided the authors are acknowledged as the source of all copies.The following report presents the major descriptive findings from the Saskatchewan Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (SIS‑2008). The SIS‑2008 is the first province-wide study to examine the incidence of reported child maltreatment and the characteristics of the children and families investigated by child welfare services in Saskatchewan. The estimates presented in this report are primarily based on information collected from child welfare investigators on a representative sample of 8,933 child welfare investigations conducted across Saskatchewan.The SIS‑2008 research was funded by: Government of Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services, and the Injury and Child Maltreatment Section, Public Health Agency of Canada. Additional support was provided by the University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work