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Aboriginal Resource Access In Response To Criminal Victimization In An Urban Context, Raymond R. Corrado, Irwin M. Cohen, Jesse L. Cale

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

No abstract provided.

Childhood Experiences Of Aboriginal Offenders, Shelley Trevethan, John-Patrick Moore

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

No abstract provided.

La FéCondité Des Indiennes À 15 À 19 Ans, De 1986 À 1997, Norbert Robitaille, Ali Kouaouci, Eric Guimond

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

No abstract provided.

Situation De Faible Revenu De Long Terme Des Autochtones Hors RéServe Au Canada: Une ÉTude Sur Les Groupes À Risque D’Exclusion Sociale, Dominique Fleury

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

No abstract provided.

Introduction, Dan Beavon, Jerry White, Paul Maxim

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

Co-hosted by Indian and Northern Affairs and the University of Western Ontario, the conference promoted interaction between researchers, policy-makers, and Aboriginal peoples. It expanded on the knowledge of the social, economic, and demographic determinants of Aboriginal well-being, and it sought to identify and facilitate the means by which this knowledge may be translated into effective policies.

The texts are divided into complementary themes. The chapters in Volume 2 address the themes of economic development; health; gender issues; and crime, victimization, and healing.

History, The Courts And Treaty Policy: Lessons From Marshall And Nisga’A, J. R. Miller

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

No abstract provided.

The Policy Agenda Of Native Peoples From World War Ii To The 1969 White Paper, John F. Leslie

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

No abstract provided.

Introduction, Dan Beavon, Jerry White, Paul Maxim

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

Co-hosted by Indian and Northern Affairs and the University of Western Ontario, the conference promoted interaction between researchers, policy-makers, and Aboriginal peoples. It expanded on the knowledge of the social, economic, and demographic determinants of Aboriginal well-being, and it sought to identify and facilitate the means by which this knowledge may be translated into effective policies.

The text is divided into complementary themes. Volume I begins with contextual research, followed by issues of demography and well-being, and concludes with the topical issue of education.

The Impact Of Character Education Curricula On Youth Educators, Kristyn Harms, Susan Fritz, S. Kay Rockwell

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study was to determine degrees of internalization of character traits across two groups (K-12 teachers and Extension staff) with varying years of participation in character education professional and program development activities. An online survey was developed to collect data describing the 109 respondents, the extent of their character education professional and program development activities, and their degrees of internalization and behavioral change. Post-then-pre data comparisons revealed significant levels of change in behaviors, including considering other peoples’ feelings and resolving conflict in a peaceful manner. All post-then-pre data demonstrated that respondents at least frequently lived their lives …

Targeting Outcomes Of Programs: A Hierarchy For Targeting Outcomes And Evaluating Their Achievement, Kay Rockwell, Claude Bennett

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Faculty Publications

Targeting Outcomes of Programs (TOP) focuses on outcomes in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs. TOP is based on a hierarchy that integrates program evaluation within the program development process. TOP uses this simple framework to target specific outcomes in program development and then to assess the degree to which the outcome targets are reached. Intended Audience: People who develop and administer information, education, and training programs on high priority problems or issues in today's society. TOP is based on a theoretically sound framework that has been tested, revised and refined, and widely used over the past 20 years (Bennett, 1975 …

Organizations Of Hope: Leading The Way To Transformation, Social Action, And Profitability, Gill Robinson Hickman

Jepson School of Leadership Studies articles, book chapters and other publications

In today's environment, organizations are expected to demonstrate responsibility and contribute to the collective good of society beyond their traditional role of job creation. I submit that an important social imperative for organizations in this era is to understand the interdependent nature of the environment in which they operate and purposely link their survival efforts to the survival and well-being of society.

Awareness And Acceptance Of Biotechnology Issues Among Youth, Undergraduates, And Adults, Susan Fritz, Dann E. Husmann, Gary Wingenbach, Tracy Rutherford, Valerie Egger, Preeti Wadhwa

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Faculty Publications

To be successful both domestically and internationally, biotechnology must establish an acceptable position in the sociopolitical framework. This United States (US) study assessed levels of awareness and acceptance of biotechnology issues among youth (n = 283), undergraduate students (n = 330), and adults (n = 166). The percentage of adults who were aware of how biotechnology would affect food, health, and the environment was almost three times that of youth respondents. It was concluded that consumer groups would most likely be impacted by accurate, unbiased agricultural biotechnology information delivered through the Internet and newspapers that originates from reliable, accessible, and …

November 2003 - Staff Meeting Minutes

ALEC Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

October 2003 - Staff Meeting Minutes

ALEC Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ukraine Responds To New Mine Action Demands, Sergei Pashinsky

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Ukraine has been testing demining equipment as well as practicing new mine action methods in order to meet international guidelines. The following article from the director of the Ukrainian Mine Action Information Center (UMAIC), discusses the different types of demining equipment that Ukrainian deminers have tested and wish to use in the future.

Uxb International Inc. Offers Technological Capabilities For Global Mine Action, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article highlights the successes of UXB International Inc. in mine action through exploring its technological advances.

Reducing Landmine Risk And Helping Victims: Unicef Albania, 1999–2003, Aurora Bushati

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been instrumental in helping Albania address its mine action problems. The following article discusses what steps UNICEF—as well as other mine action organizations within Albania—have taken during and after the conflicts in 1999 to help offset landmine concerns of both victims and the general Albanian population.

Bridging The Gap Between Users And Developers, Jennette Townsend

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Has the communication between demining technology users and developers improved over the last 10 years? Most agree that while there have been improvements, the need for further improvement overshadows the positive developments.

The Minewolf Toolbox System: Ground Preparation To Mine Clearance, Heinz Rath

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The MineWolf Toolbox System, which operates in minefields near Sarajevo, is a mine clearance device that has been used to improve efficiency and effectiveness in demining operations. This article discusses the benefits of the MineWolf Toolbox System and compares it to other demining machines and technology currently used to clear minefields.

Using Bomb Disrupters In Demining Operations, Jennifer Cox

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The use of bomb disrupters has substantially impacted the demining community from the time of their invention to the present. Proparms Ltd., a world leader in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) manufacturing, is making headway with its products, which will help continue along the path of landmine casualty reduction.

Survey Of Suspected Mined Areas From A Helicopter, Milan Bajic

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

While awaiting the results of airborne remote sensing projects, available in a few years, a simpler solution is recommended. Remote sensing from a manned helicopter for the general survey of minefields and risk-suspected areas has already been developed and was operationally validated in 2002 and 2003 in Croatia.

Cha Improves Mine Survivors’ Quality Of Life, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Cambodian Handicraft Association (CHA) for the Landmine and Polio Disabled is a safe-haven for Cambodia’s in-need mine victims. The organization works with the survivors and their communities to give the disabled a chance to rebuild their lives.

Anama Supports Mine Survivor Activities In Azerbaijan, Rauf Mamedov

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Rauf Mamedov, Mine Victim Support Officer of the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA), conducted a survey during the week of 11–22 August 2003 on the needs and life conditions of the mine/UXO survivors in the Fizuli district of Azerbaijan based on a methodology that he developed. The study was considered a pilot project for future surveys. The results of Mamedov’s pilot project in August will provide ANAMA with additional knowledge of survey and analysis techniques in preparation for another nationwide survey to identify the concerns, needs and locations of mine/UXO survivors envisaged to be undertaken sometime around the …

U.S. Humanitarian Demining R&D Program: Emerging Technologies, Sean Burke, Thomas Henderson, Roger Cresci

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Humanitarian Demining (HD) Research and Development (R&D) Program is continually innovating and applying new technology to the demining of landmine fields. Through these changes, the goal of worldwide mine clearance is within reach.

Scientific Contributions To Demining Technology: Beliefs, Perceptions And Realities, Ian Mclean

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

At a four-day conference in Brussels, scientists and demining practitioners exchanged findings from their studies of old and new demining technologies. The following article discusses some of the key developments and implications from the conference.

Systematic Test & Evaluation Of Metal Detectors, Noel Mulliner, Phil Bean, Francois Littmann

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Up-to-date and accurate information on available technology is urgently needed to help Mine Action Centres (MACs) and donors in the planning of demining activities and in the selection of the best-suited type of demining equipment. For this reason, the European Commission (EC) is starting a project to evaluate the performance of metal detectors on the market today.

Decision Support System For Demining Waterways, Nenad Mladineo, Snjezana Knezic

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In the beginning of 2002, Croatian Waters, a state water management system, gave the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the University of Split a project with the main objective of determining the optimal strategy for demining waterways by using contemporary scientific methods and tools.

Mine Action Technologies: Problems And Recommendations, M. Acheroy

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Mine action research and development (R&D) is an ongoing process that has yielded many insightful and invaluable technologies. Future mine action R&D will require the collaboration of end-users, donors and technologists in order to develop equipment and tools based on real needs rather than assumed needs.

The Truth About Flails, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Developed in the 1940s for use in World War II Europe, the flail was designed and proliferated to satisfy the demining community’s hunger for faster, safer and more efficient clearance methods. Despite being the most widely used mechanical demining tool in the world, the flail has been labeled by many experts as overused and misrepresented. Still, others believe the flail is an indispensable part of their demining program.

Area Reduction: A Solution Whose Time Has Come, Bob Eaton

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Collectively, the mine action community has spent over $1.7 billion (U.S.) since 1992, yet it remains uncertain how much closer we are to the goal of a mine-free or even a mine impact-free world.