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YOUTH VIOLENCE [20 records]

Record 1 2025-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Problems
  • Family Law (common law)
  • Penal Law
CONT

The Director of Youth Protection became involved with the family in 2013 in light of incidents of conjugal violence and signs of neglect.

OBS

Spousal violence can take many forms: the form of coercive controlling violence, perpetrated by one married or common-law partner towards the other, or violent resistance, in which both partners play a role, just to name a few.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Droit de la famille (common law)
  • Droit pénal
CONT

En 2013, la Directrice de la protection de la jeunesse a fait une intervention touchant la famille à la suite d'incidents de violence conjugale et de signes de négligence.

OBS

La violence conjugale existe sous plusieurs formes : sous forme de violence coercitive et contrôlante, exercée par un époux ou conjoint de fait sur l'autre, ou de résistance violente, à laquelle les deux époux ou conjoints de fait prennent part, pour n'en nommer que deux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Problemas sociales
  • Derecho de familia (common law)
  • Derecho penal
OBS

Agresión que se comete cuando media una relación o contacto íntimo entre dos personas adultas [que] involucra tanto a parejas homosexuales como heterosexuales, casadas o no, separadas o divorciadas, unidas en el presente o en el pasado, amantes actuales o pasados, y quienes comparten hijos aunque no estén involucrados en la actualidad [...]

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Record 2 2024-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Family Law (common law)
  • Social Problems
  • Sociology of the Family
CONT

In spite of the lack of public attention abused parents have received, adolescent-to-parent violence has features that are common to all forms of family violence. Control and domination are central to domestic violence... and is a preeminent concern of all parents whose youth use violence against them. Adolescents who use violence at home perceive their parents as weak and ineffective and perceive themselves as lacking power... Adolescents use violence and abuse to take power away from their parents and to control decision making in their families.

French

Domaine(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Droit de la famille (common law)
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Sociologie de la famille
OBS

parent maltraité : désignation normalisée par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO).

Spanish

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Record 3 2024-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Sociology
OBS

The Indigenous Women's Circle was established on May 24, 2018, to engage with Indigenous women leaders and experts in the public and private sectors on the challenges they face and their priorities for the Government of Canada related to advancing gender equality.... Each member brings a wealth of knowledge related to three priority areas at Women and Gender Equality Canada(WAGE) : increasing women's economic security and prosperity; encouraging women's leadership and democratic participation; and ending violence against women and girls. Indigenous Women's Circle members come from a broad range of sectors and include First Nations, Métis, Inuit, youth, and Elders, with representation from all parts of the country.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Peuples Autochtones
  • Sociologie
OBS

Le Cercle des femmes autochtones a été créé le 24 mai 2018 pour discuter avec les dirigeantes et expertes autochtones des secteurs public et privé sur les défis auxquels elles sont confrontées et sur leurs priorités pour le gouvernement du Canada en matière de défense de l'égalité entre les genres. [...] Chaque membre possède de vastes connaissances relativement aux trois domaines prioritaires chez Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada (FEGC) : accroître la sécurité et la prospérité économiques des femmes; promouvoir l'accès des femmes aux postes de responsabilité et leur participation à la vie démocratique; et mettre fin à la violence faite aux femmes et aux filles. Les membres du Cercle des femmes autochtones proviennent d'un large éventail de secteurs et comprennent des représentantes des Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuits ainsi que des jeunes et des Anciens de toutes les régions du pays.

Spanish

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Record 4 2024-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Surveys
  • Criminology
CONT

Victimization during childhood, such as child maltreatment, is also associated with several other risk factors for violent victimization in adulthood, including alcohol and drug use... Research on the victimization of children and youth indicates that not only direct victimization but also witnessing violence is traumatic for children and constitutes a form of victimization... A high prevalence of physical or sexual violence in childhood is related to a higher level of physical violence against women in adulthood...

Key term(s)
  • direct victimisation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
  • Criminologie
CONT

La victimisation pendant l'enfance, comme les mauvais traitements infligés aux enfants, est également associée à plusieurs autres facteurs de risque de victimisation violente à l'âge adulte, notamment la consommation d'alcool et de drogues [...] Les recherches sur la victimisation des enfants et des jeunes indiquent que non seulement la victimisation directe, mais aussi le fait d'être témoin de la violence, sont traumatisants pour les enfants et constituent une forme de victimisation [...] Une forte prévalence de la violence physique ou sexuelle dans l'enfance est liée à un niveau plus élevé de violence physique à l'égard des femmes à l'âge adulte [...]

Spanish

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Record 5 2024-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Surveys
  • Criminology
CONT

A... recommendation is to improve the reporting of the victimization of children and youth. This requires that communities provide incentives for reporting such victimization, such as encouraging youth in developing strategies to protect themselves from repetitive victimization and retaliation. Other recommendations are to intervene early with juvenile victims; screen youth in substance abuse and delinquency programs for violence and trauma exposure; increase awareness that various kinds of juvenile victimization are crimes; and publicize the availability of crime compensation funds for juvenile victims.

OBS

... at-risk groups include minority adolescents, children in single-parent families, adolescents living in urban areas, children who have previously been victimized, children with disabilities, and children living in disadvantaged communities.

Key term(s)
  • juvenile victimisation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
  • Criminologie
CONT

[...] l'étude de la victimisation juvénile repose sur le développement et le perfectionnement d'outils comme l'ESG [Enquête sociale générale] et le JVQ [Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire]. Il est essentiel de se doter d'instruments de mesure appropriés afin de documenter la victimisation juvénile et ainsi développer des théories adaptées au phénomène en se détachant des théories axées sur l'explication de la délinquance.

Spanish

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Record 6 2024-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Hygiene and Health
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

Students Against Destructive Decisions; Students Against Driving Drunk; SADD : Founded as Students Against Driving Drunk in 1981 in Wayland, Massachusetts, SADD has grown to become the nation's dominant peer-to-peer youth education and prevention organization with thousands of chapters in middle schools, high schools and colleges. In 1997, in response to requests from SADD students themselves, SADD expanded its mission and name and now sponsors chapters called Students Against Destructive Decisions.... With its expanded focus, SADD now highlights prevention of all destructive behaviors and attitudes that are harmful to young people, including underage drinking, substance abuse, impaired driving, violence, and suicide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Hygiène et santé
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
OBS

Students Against Destructive Decisions; Students Against Driving Drunk : L'organisme a changé de nom en 1997.

Spanish

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Record 7 2019-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Social Problems
  • Offences and crimes
DEF

… a community-based organization that provides programs and services for children, youth and their families after abuse or violence has occurred.

OBS

[Boost CYAC’s mission is to] prevent child abuse and violence through awareness and education. [It] collaborates with police, child protection, medical and mental health agencies to provide an individualized and child-friendly response for every child who has experienced abuse.

Key term(s)
  • Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Center
  • Toronto Child Abuse Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Sociologie de la famille
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Infractions et crimes
Key term(s)
  • Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Center
  • Toronto Child Abuse Center

Spanish

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Record 8 2017-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

Youth Now on Track (YNOT) is a community based organization dedicated to giving meaning to the lives of youth in conflict with the law. [It] primarily [services] the Downsview and Weston Area of Toronto, ON.

OBS

YNOT provides prevention and intervention strategies to divert youth away from dangers of the streets and empower them to become productive members of society. [It helps] them to set and achieve their goals. [YNOT] addresses youth violence and offers a holistic service approach including counselling, mediation and recreational activities to address crime prevention. [It helps youth get] back into school; [empowers] them to overcome their personal challenges and to reach their full potential.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence

Spanish

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Record 9 2017-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Social Services and Social Work
  • Education
OBS

The Society for Safe and Caring Schools & Communities(Safe and Caring) is a not-for-profit organization which builds community capacity to prevent bullying, violence and exploitation of children and youth through the promotion of healthy relationships. Safe and Caring works to foster effective networks and partnerships to ensure that every child in Alberta has the opportunity to grow up in a caring and nurturing home, an engaging and supportive school, and a safe and inclusive community.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Services sociaux et travail social
  • Pédagogie

Spanish

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Record 10 2017-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

Carizon specializes in children's mental health, youth engagement and development, family violence services, individual and family counselling, parental support and education, credit counselling, workplace resilience, settlement support and community wellness.... Carizon is a multi-service community organization committed to improving the future of individuals and families through supportive, therapeutic and preventative programs.

OBS

On April 1, 2013, Mosaic Counselling and Family Services and kidsLINK ... amalgamated to form one organization – Carizon Family and Community Services.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

Le 1er avril 2013, Mosaic Counselling and Family Services et kidsLINK ont fusionné pour créer Carizon Family and Community Services.

Spanish

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Record 11 2016-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Sociology of Human Relations
OBS

BC Society of Transition Houses(BCSTH) is a centre of excellence enhancing the continuum of services and strategies necessary to end violence against women, youth and children. BCSTH is a non-profit association of Transition, Second and Third Stage Houses, Safe Homes, Children Who Witness Abuse Programs and other groups which serve the needs of women and their children fleeing violence.

Key term(s)
  • British Columbia Society of Transition Houses

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
Key term(s)
  • British Columbia Society of Transition Houses

Spanish

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Record 12 2013-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Problems
CONT

There are no easy answers to the complex problem of childhood violence. Because a disproportionate number of its victims are poor and African American, the issue overlaps with many other social problems :youth unemployment, welfare, racism, failing schools... drug abuse, teen pregnancy, and single-parent households.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Problèmes sociaux
CONT

Les services communautaires dispensés par les travailleuses sociales et les travailleurs sociaux visent à répondre aux besoins communautaires d'une collectivité : soutenir le développement de services et de ressources dans et par les communautés locales, prévenir l'apparition de problèmes sociaux, contrer l'exclusion ou la marginalisation de communautés vulnérables [...]

Spanish

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Record 13 2011-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The Shelter Enhancement Program(SEP) assists in repairing, rehabilitating and improving existing shelters for women and their children, youth and men who are victims of family violence; and in acquiring or building new shelters and second-stage housing where needed.

Key term(s)
  • Shelter Enhancement Initiative

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

Le Programme d'amélioration des maisons d'hébergement (PAMH) offre une aide financière pour réparer, remettre en état et améliorer les maisons d'hébergement existantes pour les femmes et leurs enfants, les jeunes ainsi que les hommes qui sont victimes de violence familiale. Ce programme aide également à acquérir ou à construire, là où le besoin se fait sentir, des maisons d'hébergement d'urgence et des foyers d'hébergement transitoire.

Key term(s)
  • Initiative d'amélioration des refuges

Spanish

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Record 14 2009-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Problems
  • Criminology
CONT

The goal of the meeting, held in Pretoria, was to broaden understanding of the links between a vast range of issues regarding youth involved in organized violence, from participation in war and armed conflict(including military and para-military groups) to forms of urban violence in gangs, protection rackets and street children organized around violent acts.

CONT

Canadians are also seeing first-hand the problem of organized crime violence. In Quebec, for example, biker gangs have been tied to dozens of bombings and relating violence.

Key term(s)
  • organised violence
  • organised crime violence

French

Domaine(s)
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Criminologie
CONT

Violence organisée englobe «torture ... autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants» comme dans l'article 5 de la Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme des Nations Unies. La violence organisée englobe l'emprisonnement sans procès, les exécutions simulées, la prise d'otage, les disparitions ou toutes autres formes de privations violentes de liberté.

CONT

La violence des gangs: la violence du crime organisé et des gangs dans la collectivité a conduit certaines autorités nationales à adopter des mesures très répressives contre les jeunes appartenant à des gangs.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Problemas sociales
  • Criminología
CONT

Las tendencias en los indicadores y escenarios de violencia junto con los patrones y proporciones de la participación de los actores organizados (guerrillas, paramilitares y narcotraficantes bajo un doble interés: cultivos ilícitos e inversiones en tierras) entre 1987-1997 han permitido identificar y caracterizar dichas configuraciones y dinámicas de la violencia organizada en Colombia.

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Record 15 2007-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Problems
  • Criminal Psychology
  • Urban Sociology
CONT

Youth violence may be defined as any intentional physical, sexual or psychological assault on another person(or persons) by one or more young people aged 12 to 19 years.

CONT

Researchers tracing the development of violent behavior have found a link between teenage violence and domestic violence.

OBS

Strictly speaking, "childhood violence" does not encompass the teen years. In practice, these terms are often used synonymously.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Psychologie criminelle
  • Sociologie urbaine
CONT

Plusieurs tendances et modèles sont apparus récemment en ce qui a trait à la violence chez les jeunes, qu'il s'agisse d'individus ou de groupes de jeunes. La violence chez les jeunes tend à devenir plus intense et à entraîner des blessures sérieuses.

Key term(s)
  • violence durant l'adolescence
  • violence durant l'enfance

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Problemas sociales
  • Psicología criminal
  • Sociología urbana
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Record 16 2007-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Federal Administration
OBS

Mandate of section : Coordination of departmental work, including litigation support, relating to families, children and youth, as well as the development of policy and law reform relating to specific initiatives impacting on families, children and youth. Major ongoing work presently includes issues such as family violence, child physical and sexual abuse, international issues, and custody, access and child support(Divorce Act). Expertise includes family law, criminal law, human rights and Charter law as they pertain to issues affecting families, children and youth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Administration fédérale
OBS

Mandat de la section : Coordonne les activités du Ministère, notamment le soutien juridique, les rapports avec les familles, les enfants et les adolescents, ainsi que l'élaboration de politiques et la réforme du droit qui portent sur des initiatives ayant une incidence sur les familles, les enfants et les adolescents. Les projets importants qui sont en cours actuellement touchent des questions comme la violence familiale, la violence physique et les agressions sexuelles à l'endroit des enfants, les questions internationales, et la garde, le droit de visite et les pensions alimentaires des enfants (Loi sur le divorce). La section se spécialise dans les domaines suivants : le droit de la famille, le droit pénal, les droits de la personne et les dispositions de la Charte qui portent sur des questions liées aux familles, aux enfants et aux adolescents.

Spanish

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Record 17 2005-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

In a collaborative manner, the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre is committed to improving the quality of life for all individuals and to building a safe and healthy community. Since 1979, the Centre has been offering a wide range of social and community services which include : counseling for individuals, families, children and youth; crisis intervention; individual and group support to women facing abuse and to children who witness violence; services for older adults, caregivers and persons with disabilities; information, resources and referral workshops and self-help groups; community development initiatives; and other services.

Key term(s)
  • Eastern Ottawa Resource Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

Dans un esprit de collaboration, le Centre des ressources de l'Est d'Ottawa s'engage à améliorer la qualité de vie de tous et à bâtir une collectivité saine et à l'abri du danger. Depuis 1979, le Centre des ressources de l'Est d'Ottawa offre toute une gamme de services sociaux et communautaires tels que : counselling pour particuliers, familles, enfants et jeunes; intervention de crise; counselling et groupes de soutien pour femmes vivant de l'abus et counselling pour enfants témoins de violence; services pour aînés victimes d'abus, appui aux aidants naturels et aux personnes ayant un handicap; ressources et ateliers d'information; initiatives de développement communautaire.

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Record 18 1998-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

The objectives of the organization, which is established in Hamilton, Ontario, are to organize housing for battered women and children; residence for homeless youth; men's hostel; food bank and food line; and to invite speaker on topics dealing with violence and abuse.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

Organisme établi à Hamilton (Ontario).

Spanish

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Record 19 1996-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
OBS

This project of the Solicitor General Canada identifies community-based strategies and proposed measures to reduce school violence, including an assessment of the feasibility and potential effectiveness of measures advocating a "zero tolerance" approach to reducing violent youth crime.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
OBS

Ce projet du Solliciteur général du Canada permet de déterminer les stratégies d'action communautaires et les mesures proposées pour lutter contre la violence dans les écoles; il s'agit notamment d'évaluer la faisabilité et l'efficacité des mesures préconisées au nom du principe de la «tolérance zéro» pour réduire les cas de crimes violents perpétrés par des jeunes.

Spanish

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Record 20 1995-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Audio-Visual Documents
OBS

Video produced in 1994 by V. O. I. C. E. Film Productions, Toronto, Ontario. This is a documentary film about a group of abused youth and child witnesses of wife assault who collectively write and perform a play, Tell It-Speak Your Peace on Violence, based on their life stories and concerns. Interviews with members of the troupe are the backbone of this film, which breaks new ground by providing an opportunity for us to hear these children speak for themselves.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents audio-visuels
OBS

Vidéo produit en 1994 par V.O.I.C.E. Film Productions, Toronto (Ontario).

Spanish

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