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What do I do now? Church leader decision-making in response to complaints about one of their team member’s emotionally harmful behaviours
(2023-01-12)This phenomenological study explores the obstacles, motivations, supports and gaps church leaders identify as they make decisions when a complaint of emotional harm is submitted against another individual whom the leader ... -
Exploring homeowner wildfire mitigation adoption in British Columbia’s Cariboo Region
(2023-01-09)British Columbia must adapt to a rise in wildfire disasters. Homeowner wildfire mitigation should be a part of this adaptation and is advocated by FireSmart. However, adoption remains low. This qualitative research project ... -
An explorative study of resilience among internally displaced Sudanese youth
(2022-12-15)Resilience is a construct commonly cited by humanitarian and disaster management establishments. Despite the construct’s centuries-old multidisciplinary evolution and interpretations, our current perception of resilience ... -
Empowering women through microfinance in post-conflict Bosnia & Herzegovina
(2022-12-02)Women become vulnerable victims of conflict and disaster, that have major implications on gender relations. Consequently, they are not just seen as victims of conflict, but also as agents of change. This can have positive ... -
The needs and stories of male survivors of child sexual abuse, exploitation and human trafficking
(2022-11-02)The process of identifying a male victim of child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSEA) is difficult for both the survivor and frontline professionals. Boys and men face multiple barriers to disclosure of their childhood ... -
An evaluation of the efficacy of active attacker training in the postsecondary setting
(2022-10-18)Active attackers have become increasingly more common in schools across North America since 1999, particularly in the United States, so much so that regular training and drills take place, like fire drills. In postsecondary ... -
Hierarchical leadership, ableism and avoidance : coach and administrator conflict in the Canadian para sport system
(2022-09-15)The para sport system across Canada is relatively new in relation to the Canadian sport system that serves able bodied participants. Given the relative newness of the system, combined with the inherent ableism and lack ... -
From overtourism to COVID in Nepal : exploring the relationship between human security and tourism
(2022-07-22)The aim of this research is to explore the relationship between human security and tourism in Nepal and use the findings to theorize on post pandemic tourism development. Two key theoretical concepts were used: tourism ... -
Urban Indigenous Two-Spirit womxn’s experiences with ceremony : a journey of witnessing, reflection, and convergence through story
(2022-01-12)The imposition of Western patriarchal norms on Indigenous peoples has created strict notions of gender binaries that categorize individuals as either male or female. This imposed binary has impacted how Indigenous womxn ... -
How gender-mainstreamed spatial programming in emergency shelters can mitigate gender-based violence against women following disaster events
(2021-12-23)There is a notable trend of gender-based violence rates increasing against women following disasters. A lack of adequate shelter is a contributing factor that exacerbates this social issue. A lack of the consideration of ... -
Hosting with humility : Timmins’ 2019 host community experiences
(2021-09-01)Through qualitative semi-structured interviews with host community partners, this thesis explores the effects of hosting three different groups of First Nation evacuees on a single host community, the City of Timmins, as ... -
The current state of mental health and existing resources for correctional officers in British Columbia
(2021-08-30)Purpose To assess the current state of mental health and the resources available for correctional officers working in Provincial correctional facilities in British Columbia. The amount of existing literature focusing ... -
When the river rises : a case study of Kwantlen First Nation’s management of flood risk
(2021-07-05)This research follows case study methodology and explores how and why the Kwantlen First Nation (KFN) face risks associated with freshet flooding on IR6 McMillan Island, the lands that they presently occupy and primarily ... -
Crisis resource management in disaster
(2021-06-23)The behavioural, social, and cognitive skills that guide response to emergencies and disasters make up crisis resource management (CRM). Emergencies and disasters are different types of events. Both are crises with ... -
Socioeconomics and emergency preparedness : a collective case study of low-income residents in London, Ontario
(2021-06-09)Although researchers recognize social and economic factors as significant indicators of disaster impacts, current emergency preparedness planning still regularly focuses on the average resident. Emergency preparedness ... -
Adapting together : exploring the relationship between social capital and planned relocation as a disaster risk reduction measure
(2021-06-01)This integrative literature review explores the relationship between social capital and planned relocation as a disaster risk reduction measure. This is done by using qualitative data analysis methods to examine literature ... -
High-rise firefighting : firefighter preparedness to life-safety vulnerabilities
(2021-04-29)The city of Toronto is experiencing rapid growth in vertical settlement patterns with the construction of very tall high-rise residential buildings that are classified as super high-rise’s by the Ontario Building Code. Due ... -
Integration of Inuit land safety knowledge into Inuit Nunangat search and rescue : a scoping review
(2021-04-28)The demand for search and rescue (SAR) interventions in Inuit Nunangat has risen considerably over the past decade. Yet, the effectiveness of Inuit Nunangat SAR faces serious challenges: a vast geography with SAR resources ... -
Disaster response and mental health : working towards psychological well-being for volunteers
(2021-04-08)The world encounters disasters and emergencies. Volunteers respond to support those who experienced the situation, and as such, the need to support their psychological well-being is paramount. This phenomenological qualitative ... -
Reality revealed : an interpretive phenomenological approach exploring the lived experiences of the costs of sexual victimization, disclosure, and navigating through the judicial process
(2021-03-30)Individuals who have been sexually assaulted live with the financial, physical, psychological, and social costs of victimization long after the assault happens. This study utilizes a snowball sample to explore and detail ...
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