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1. Adult Education and the Law: A Collection and Examination of Legislation as it Bears on the Practice of Adult Education in Canada (1983)
Authors: Alan M. Thomas, Maurice C. Taylor
Collection: Research Materials
An introduction to the need for education professionals in Canada to study the laws from all levels of government that pertain to continuing education for adults. Includes a list of the titles of various provincial Acts and Regulations that bear on the practice of adult/continuing education.
Added: 1990-01-01
2. Bringing Family Literacy to Incarcerated Settings: An Instructional Guide (2001)
Authors: Hudson River Center for Program Development, Inc.
Collection: Learning Materials
In an ongoing effort to support the education of incarcerated youth and adults, Bringing Family Literacy to Incarcerated Settings: An Instructional Guide is offered as a supplement to the "From Incarceration to Productive Lifestyle" series. This most recent document shares the valuable experiences of numerous individuals and agencies who have successfully incorporated family literacy into incarcerated education programming.
Added: 2001-09-01
3. Bringing Social Impact Bonds to New York City (2012)
Presentation at the Fall Institute 2012, Saint John, NB – October 14 – 16, 2012
Authors: Linda I. Gibbs
Collection: Learning Materials
This presentation offers an overview of a City of New York program aimed at reducing the rate of reoffending among young prison inmates, and funded through an investment vehicle called a social impact bond, which encourages private-sector funding for promising social programs.
The goal of Adolescent Behavioral Learning Experience (ABLE) is to improve decision-making, problem-solving, and self-control skills in order to decrease participants’ likelihood of future criminal behavior. The investment banking firm Goldman Sachs is investing almost $10 million to fund the program, with the investment structured as a loan to the non-profit organization leading the project.
The author explains that the public sector commits to paying the program contractor only if improved social outcomes, confirmed through third-party evaluation, are achieved.
The concept is relatively new and New York City will be the first city in the United States to implement this financing model.
The presentation was given during the Centre for Literacy’s Fall Institute 2012, held in Saint John, New Brunswick. The centre supports best practices and informed policy development in literacy and essential skills.
Added: 2013-01-08
4. Changing Paths (2002)
A literacy & life skills program for women in conflict with the law
Authors: Bev Sochatsky, Sarah Stewart
Collection: Learning Materials
In 1998, a program was undertaken by the Edmonton John Howard Society and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton, with the collaborative support of numerous community-based agencies and organizations. This program was especially designed for women who were in, or at risk of being in, conflict with the law. The program focused on an integrated literacy and life skills approach to learning, with a commitment to participatory approaches to education from a feminist perspective.
The program had three Phases: Phase One, research and the development of a conceptual framework, was conducted in 1998-1999; In Phase Two, the framework was tested through four program pilots held in Edmonton in 1999-2000; Phase Three began in September 2000 with the goal of integrating literacy skills into an already-existing life skills program.
This curriculum guide is a sequel to the curriculum developed in Phase Two. It is a record of selected Changing Paths program activities from September 2000 to June 2002.
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Added: 2005-05-11
5. Course Manual - Online Workshop on Board and Staff Relationships and Responsibilities (1999)
Collection: Research Materials
The staff of community literacy agencies in Ontario had expressed the need for more training in volunteer management. However, time, cost, and the availability of local training opportunities were major barriers to their accessing such training. CLO and the Ministry developed an innovative partnership designed to address this training need. An online workshop on board / staff relations was created. The workshop was developed for the staff, directors, and volunteers of Community Literacy Agencies in Ontario.
Eight course modules were developed for this workshop. Workshop facilitators responded to questions and encouraged a lively online discussion which took place in the Fall of 1998. The eight modules were:
Module One - Introduction to Board/Staff Relationships and Roles
Module Two - Legal Issues for Organisations
Module Three - Who Does What in Your Organisation?
Module Four - Policy and Management in Non-Profit Organisations
Module Five - Models of Board Governance
Module Six - Deciding Where You Want to Be - Building a Shared Vision
Module Seven - Pulling it Together and Pulling Together - Effective Communications
Module Eight - Staff Reporting and Board Monitoring
Literacy practitioners found the online workshop material to be very useful to their agencies. Accordingly, the course manual was prepared in written format. For more information, contact : CLO, 80 Bradford Street, Suite 508, Barrie, ON L4N 6S7, Tel. (705) 733-2312, E-mail : kaattari@bconnex.net . This manual is also available online at NALD's Full Text Documents. (99.08.30)
Added: 1999-08-30
6. Crime and Unemployment: What's the link? (2009)
Authors: John Howard Society of Ontario
Collection: Research Materials
This document, prepared by the John Howard Society, provides a brief overview of the relationship between crime, employment and employment services. It cites a study showing that 75 per cent of those admitted to federal prisons had experienced at least some difficulty with getting or maintaining employment. As well, it notes that inmates are less likely than the general population to have completed high school.
The document discusses employment support as a means of preventing crime as well as reducing recidivism. It concludes by outlining the John Howard Society's support for preventative and rehabilitative criminal-justice policies.
Added: 2010-02-17
7. Critical Crossroads: Youth, Criminal Justice and Literacy - Final report (2012)
Series: Critical Crossroads: Youth, Criminal Justice and Literacy
Authors: Avril Colenutt, Margaret A. Toye
Collection: Research Materials
This document summarizes the proceedings and recommendations of a national forum that brought together experts in education, social services, and the justice system to encourage action on the issue of literacy for youth in conflict with the law. Teachers, politicians, police, parole officers, students, community workers, and volunteers attended conferences held concurrently in cities around Canada on June 5, 2012. In addition, online participants were able to submit questions by email or through Twitter.
Participants identified a number of key issues, including the need for collaboration across sectors and organizations; the vital importance of early intervention and the involvement of parents; and the wisdom of providing funds for early intervention and preventative measures, rather than offering support only after young people have already entered the justice system.
They recommended establishing and sharing best practices with those who police, sentence, monitor, and support youth before, during and after incarceration, so that they are aware of the importance of literacy and have strategies they can use to help young people.
The forum was organized by Frontier College, a national literacy organization. In preparation for it, Frontier College published a discussion paper and a literature review, which can be viewed by clicking here http://library.nald.ca/item/10431 and here: http://library.nald.ca/item/10446.
Added: 2013-01-04
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8. Critical Crossroads: Youth, Criminal Justice and Literacy Discussion Paper (2012)
Series: Critical Crossroads: Youth, Criminal Justice and Literacy
Authors: Avril Colenutt, Margaret A. Toye
Collection: Research Materials
The goal of this paper is to encourage critical discussion and future planning for effective and measurable literacy programming for youth in conflict with the law in Canada.
The authors note that literacy is critical to both the reduction and prevention of criminal involvement for young people, and describe their paper as a call to action for coordinated services and programming for youth, before, during or after incarceration.
The paper includes an overview of existing programming; information on available research and research gaps; a discussion of measurements of programming success; and a look at promising practices.
A companion document offering a review of literature on the topic can be seen by clicking here: http://library.nald.ca/item/10446.
The authors have also included information about a conference, scheduled for June 2012, on the topic of youth, literacy and criminal justice. The conference is organized by Frontier College, a national literacy organization.
Added: 2012-06-22
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9. Critical Crossroads: Youth, Criminal Justice and Literacy Literature Review (2012)
Series: Critical Crossroads: Youth, Criminal Justice and Literacy
Authors: Avril Colenutt, Margaret A. Toye
Collection: Research Materials
This literature review provides a demographic snapshot of literacy challenges for youth in conflict with the law in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It also includes a review of available literacy programming and research on the intersection of youth, justice and literacy in those three countries.
The authors hope to spark critical discussion regarding available programming; the comprehensiveness of current long-term studies; measurements of programming success; and promising practices and future planning for effective and measurable programming in Canada.
This review is a companion document to a discussion paper the authors have written on the same topic, which can be viewed here: http://library.nald.ca/item/10431. Both documents are published by Frontier College, a national literacy organization.
Added: 2012-06-27
10. Domestic Abuse Outreach Program (2007)
Information Package for Women
Authors: READ Saskatoon, Saskatoon Family Support Centre
Collection: Research Materials
The Domestic Abuse Outreach Program, at the Saskatoon Family Support Centre, provides services to women who are being abused or who have been in abusive relationships. This document contains information about the program and includes a listing of emergency numbers. In addition, it offers important information about abuse, domestic violence, and legal protection for victims, as well as advice on how to stay safe and letting go of a violent partner.
Added: 2008-03-25
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