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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 ... -
The impact of life experiences on the expression of compassionate action in volunteers
(2023-07-12)This exploratory qualitative study considers the connection between life experience and compassion by conducting two virtual circle processes with volunteers located in Williams Lake, British Columbia. A network selection ... -
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 ... -
The relevance of prison climate on prison conflict
(2017-08-01)Conflict is an enduring reality in prisons. The contrast between a ‘total institution’ and an involuntary client base sets a rich table for conflict. While different approaches have been taken to manage conflict in prison, ... -
The rising tide : the increase in elderly population, disasters and type 2 diabetes
(2017-12-22)The recent statistical data reveal that there are considerable changes in the growing elderly population, the rise in natural disasters, and the increased prevalence of Type 2 diabetes (T2DM). These trends are occurring ... -
The role of donor flexibility in downward accountability
(2020-07-17)This research examines how donor and funding flexibility can be fostered to achieve downward accountability in development projects. It offers a case study example of a Canadian province’s 2006–2008 food security initiative ... -
The themes and peculiarities of the Islamic State’s propaganda
(2023-05-02)The propaganda of the Islamic State utilizes a number of complex themes in order to radicalize and recruit adherents to the organization which has been demonstrably unique compared to other ostensibly similar extremist ... -
Transformative climate change actions among youth from Alberta, Canada
(2018-12-07)Young people’s futures are largely affected by society’s capacity and willingness to take action on climate change, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to a different climate reality. Young people are necessary ... -
Tsunami warning communication and its relationship to evacuation in coastal British Columbia
(2020-04-07)This thesis explores the communication of tsunami warning information and its influence on residents’ evacuation behaviour during the January 23, 2018 tsunami warning event in British Colombia. The experiences of residents ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Youth de-radicalization : best practices for Canada
(2016-10-26)Youth radicalization leading to violence has become a growing fear among Canadians, as terrorist attacks are carried out in Western states. Although Canada has suffered relatively fewer acts of violence, this fear has ...
