James Hughes

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A Better Social Safety Net for Canada

A Better Social Safety Net for Canada

From: Early Intervention

The twin purposes of this final chapter are to sum up the early intervention approach, including how its different parts might fit together, and to offer some ideas on how such an approach might … 25 $2.50 Add
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Acknowledgements; About the authors; Endnotes
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Acknowledgements; About the authors; Endnotes

From: Ending Homelessness in Canada

This section contains the author’s acknowledgements, information about the contributors of this book, and the endnotes. 13 $1.30 Add
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Addressing Autism

Addressing Autism

From: Early Intervention

This chapter describes the disability known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and details what researchers and parents say can be done about it. It also tells the story of how the policy-makers … 28 $2.80 Add
Beyond Shelters

Beyond Shelters

Solutions to Homelessness in Canada from the Front Lines

This book offers essays by experienced shelter managers who address the future of the homeless shelter in Canada. This diverse collection includes contributions by leaders in the homelessness … 256 View
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Canada’s Social Safety Net

Canada’s Social Safety Net

A Snapshot

From: Early Intervention

An overview of Canada’s social safety net. Canadian governments are at the centre of and have control over the social safety net. They work with and through myriad partners, professionals, … 15 $1.50 Add
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Conclusion
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Conclusion

A Homelessness Prevention Agenda

From: Ending Homelessness in Canada

In the conclusion James Hughes reiterates the need for systemic change to prevent homelessness. In his word " preventing homelessness requires the implementation of a range of diverse system … 11 $1.10 Add
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Conclusion

Conclusion

The Way Forward for Homeless Shelters in Canada

From: Beyond Shelters

Analyzes how the diversity of the shelterscape in Canada offers homeless people the right door into the services and programs they may need to exit homelessness in the shortest time possible. … 13 $1.30 Add
Early Intervention

Early Intervention

How Canada's social programs can work better, save lives, and often save money

Governments and social agencies tackle the toughest social problems their citizens face — poverty, homelessness, mental and physical illness, violence, abuse, and more. Yet these problems … 232 View
Ending Homelessness in Canada
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Ending Homelessness in Canada

The Case for Homelessness Prevention

Homelessness is at critical levels. This book identifies the causes and offers ideas about what it will take to prevent Canadians from finding themselves without a roof over their head. More … 186 View
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Healthier Health Care

Healthier Health Care

From: Early Intervention

This chapter is about reducing the pressure on and cost of the existing system through the scaling of evidence-based early intervention measures. The existing health system is largely a … 32 $3.20 Add
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Homes for Homeless People

Homes for Homeless People

From: Early Intervention

Examines social policy and public health in relation to homelessness 29 $2.90 Add
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Index
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Index

From: Ending Homelessness in Canada

a collection of relevant terms and concepts and where they appear in the text. 4 $0.40 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

The Shelterscape in Canada

From: Beyond Shelters

Provides a short history of the homeless shelter sector’s development followed by a description of its current size, shape, and orientations in Canada. Analyzes how homeless shelters have … 14 $1.40 Add
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More Peaceful Schools

More Peaceful Schools

From: Early Intervention

Outlining schools, bullying and how early intervention is the key. Examines case studies 27 $2.70 Add
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Preface and Introduction: What Didn’t Happen: The Case for Homelessness Prevention and A Framework for Homelessness Prevention
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Preface and Introduction: What Didn’t Happen: The Case for Homelessness Prevention and A Framework for Homelessness Prevention

From: Ending Homelessness in Canada

Editor James Hughes discuss the rapid increase of homelessness since the covid-19 pandemic. through this he outlines the need for a book of this type, to stop focusing on how to treatment … ; ; ; 30 $3.00 Add
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Proactive Poverty Reduction

Proactive Poverty Reduction

From: Early Intervention

It was poverty that brought the state dramatically into the health and social service realm, and over time, its role came to greatly exceed that of charities and the church. Federal and … 30 $3.00 Add