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- ItemMetadata onlyDeveloping an Effective Response to Elder Abuse(2005) Pauls, M.
- ItemOpen AccessElder Abuse: An Alberta Directory of Victim Services for Older Adults(Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family., 2006-05-01) MacRae, L.; Pauls, M.This document was prepared by Leslie MacRae, B.A. and Monica Pauls, M.A., of the Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family (CRILF). CRILF is a non-profit, independent institute undertaking and promoting multidisciplinary research, education and publication on law and the family. The service directory was developed as part of the project, “Victim Focused Services for the Elderly: Access and Effectiveness in Alberta.” This one-year study reviewed the legislation, reporting practices, and services in Alberta that address the issue of elder abuse, in order to identify gaps in legislation and service and to increase understanding of the experiences of the victims who access these services. The project was funded by Justice Canada's Family Violence Initiative, the Alberta Solicitor General's Victims of Crime Fund, and the Alberta Law Foundation.
- ItemMetadata onlyEmpowering Communities(2005) Pauls, M.
- ItemMetadata onlyAn Evaluation of the Neighbourhood Empowerment Team: Edmonton Police Service(Solicitor General., 2004) Pauls, M.
- ItemOpen AccessLegislation, Existing Protocols and Best Practices Training for Service Providers and Caregivers of People with Developmental Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System(Canadian Institute for Law and the Family and The Vocational Rehabilitation Institute. Prepared for the PDD Alberta Provincial Board and Alberta Community Development., 2006) Pauls, M.; Bailey, M.; Pearson, S.There are large gaps in our knowledge concerning people with developmental disabilities who are involved in the Criminal Justice System. Not only can this lack of education, information, and training lead to inappropriate practice and victimization, but it also has implications for service providers and caregivers who are expected to support decisions made for that person when involved in the system. Service providers and caregivers are not always aware of legal rights and the justice process, and struggle with how to best support the client; acting in an uninformed manner can have long-term negative consequences for the client. The purpose of this project was two-fold. The first goal was to identify gaps in legislation and practice that can lead to victimization of people with developmental disabilities within the Criminal Justice System, in order to inform recommendations for change. The second goal was to provide education, information, and training to services providers and caregivers. If service providers and caregivers are informed and educated, they are in a better position to support people with developmental disabilities through the justice process. This will ensure the accommodation of people with developmental disabilities and prevent possible victimization by the system. In order to gain a greater understanding of legal rights and the justice system process, as it relates to people with developmental disabilities, the project consisted of four components: 1) a legal analysis; 2) key informant interviews with personnel from the Criminal Justice System; 3) focus groups and individual interviews with people with developmental disabilities, service providers, caregivers, and family members; and 4) information and education workshops for service providers and caregivers. Highlights of the Findings The experiences of people with developmental disabilities, support staff, and caregivers in the CJS highlighted in this study have not been positive. While support staff and clients expressed the belief that some progress has been made in terms of educating police officers about disabilities, they agreed that much remains to be done. Lack of knowledge and understanding surrounding specific developmental disabilities often leads to inadequate responses to clients’ behaviour. This, coupled with the lack of clients’ understanding of the legal process highlights the importance for some form of advocacy for people with developmental disabilities. While support staff agree that part of their role is to advocate for clients, they are quick to point out that the sole responsibility is not theirs. Support staff suggested the need for a response that is specific to persons with developmental disabilities. The legislative review, combined with interviews with justice officials, has revealed the lack of consideration given to the unique needs of people with developmental disabilities within the CJS. In most cases, the lack of legislation and protocols that specifically address people with developmental disabilities and guide the process is what hinders justice officials from effectively dealing with this population. viii Identification, communication, and understanding were also highlighted as challenges in this area. A lack of alternative programs and community supports, specific to people with developmental disabilities, complicates the issue further. Respondents discussed utilizing programs for other vulnerable populations, or proceeding through the justice system as is, because alternative options are unavailable. While there are times when diversion is not appropriate, there are other times when it is, but diversion requires appropriate and effective initiatives outside of the system.
- ItemOpen AccessThe Response to Elder Abuse in Alberta: Legislation and Victim Focused Services Final Report(Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family., 2006-05-01) Pauls, M.; MacRae, L.Addressing family violence is currently a priority for the Alberta Government. Previous efforts in this field have focused on child abuse and domestic violence; an area that is often forgotten about or ignored is elder abuse. However, as our society continues to age at an increasingly rapid pace, it is becoming more important to increase community awareness and to develop an effective response to this issue. This research project was initiated in response to a number of concerns identified by the Action Group on Elder Abuse (AGEA) in Calgary. Concerns included a general lack of knowledge of the issue, the services available, and the mechanisms by which an alleged incident can be reported. There also appears to be deficiencies in Alberta's current legislation addressing the issue.
- ItemOpen AccessA Study of Perceptions and Experiences of Albertans Involved with Child Custody and Access(Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family., 2007-03-01) Pauls, M.; Bertrand, L.D.The purpose of this project was to gain a greater understanding of Albertans' views and experiences with child custody and access, particularly in light of recent legislative changes. Findings from this study were analyzed in comparison with the study conducted in 1991, contributing new and additional information. This allowed for a description of changes in arrangements of custody and access over the past 15 years, and an exploration of the impact of the Parenting After Separation workshop and the Federal Child Support Guidelines.
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- ItemOpen AccessYouth Gangs in Canada: A Preliminary Review of Programs and Services(Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada., 2005) Mellor, B.; MacRae, L.; Pauls, M.; Hornick, J.P.The Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family (CRILF) was awarded a Crime Prevention Partnership Program grant by the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada to collect and review information on youth gangs in Canada, as well as to identify programs and services aimed at addressing youth involvement in gang activity. The main objectives of this research were to: (1) Develop a multidimensional conceptual framework of youth involvement in gangs, including gangs with connections to organized crime, in the Canadian context. Factors such as the motivations to join a youth gang, recruitment tactics, organization, activities, and exit strategies are considered in the development of a typology that can be utilized to better understand youth gang involvement. (2) Identify programs and services addressing issues relevant to youth gangs in Canada, such as risk factors, recruitment processes, links with organized crime, and exit strategies. Key program components sought include the geographic location of the program, the target group, the objectives and activities of the initiative, the organization facilitating the program, and its funder. (3) Categorize the program initiatives based on their level of prevention – primary (prevention, raising awareness), secondary (intervention) or tertiary (rehabilitation, exit strategies).
- ItemMetadata onlyYouth Gangs in Canada: A Preliminary Review of Programs and Services(Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada., 2005) Mellor, B.; MacRae, L.; Pauls, M.; Hornick, J.P.