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A Proposal for a Coalition to Fight Police Violence

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Anti- Poverty Committee
Pages: 
3
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
The document provides information about a coalition of groups and individuals organizing against targeted police violence in Vancouver. The authors include information about why the CopWatch coalition is necessary, what strategies and organizational structures the group will use, and the possible benefits of CopWatch Coalition to the community.
Keywords: 
activism; community mobilization; CopWatch Coalition; police; police misconduct; Vancouver

What Do I Do When I Find a Needle?

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
HIV/AIDS Network of Southeastern Alberta Association
Sponsor: 
Alberta Community Council on HIV; Health Canada; Alberta Health and Wellness Initiative
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
A pamphlet describing how to safely dispose of needles.
Keywords: 
Alberta; harm reduction; needles

A Listing of Treatment Facilities, Detox and Recovery Services in British Columbia

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU)
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
A pamphlet listing treatment services for drug users in British Columbia, including: Residential Treatment; Detox Treatment; and service just for youth.
Keywords: 
British Columbia; detox; drug use; Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU); treatment

People Who Drink Rice Wine Speak Out!

Publication type: 
Poster
Agency: 
DTES HIV/AIDS Action Plan Consumer Board
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
A poster advertising a meeting to address issues affecting rice wine drinkers in the downtown eastside of Vancouver.
Keywords: 
activism; advocacy; alcohol; alcoholism; alchol use; downtown eastside; DTES; DTES HIV/AIDS Action Plan Consumer Board; rice wine

4th Annual Strathcona Neighbourhood Clean-up Poster

Publication type: 
Poster
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
A poster advertising the 4th Annual Strathcona Neighbourhood Clean-up party as part of "Keep Vancouver Spectacular" month. The poster describes how people can contribute to the neighbourhood clean-up.
Keywords: 
community building; neighbourhood environments; Strathcona; Vancouver

Crime Free Multi-Housing Program Information Sheet

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
B.C. Crime Prevention Association
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
An information sheet describing and outlining the three phases of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, a program that coordinates property owners and managers with police to keep illegal activity away from rental properties.
Keywords: 
B.C. Crime Prevention Association; British Columbia; crime; housing; police; program; property; rental property

H is for Heroin - The Straight Dope

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Series: 
Straight Dope Education Series
Pages: 
24
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
The booklet uses a harm reduction approach to answers questions like: what is heroin? how do you take it? and includes a chart listing the benefits and risks of the different methods of taking heroin; information about the risks and effects of heroin; managing heroin use; withdrawal and overdose.
Keywords: 
drug use; harm reduction; Harm Reduction Coalition; heroin; heroin maintenance; injection drug use; risk reduction

Silly Pig, Parks are for Skids! Poster

Publication type: 
Poster
Agency: 
Anti- Poverty Committee
Date: 
2000
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
A poster outlining some of the problems with the Grandview-Woodlands Community Policing Centre's intention to move into the Grandview Park Caretaker's residence. The poster advertises a meeting for community members opposed to this approach to community policing in the Grandview Park neighbourhood of Vancouver.
Keywords: 
activism; Anti-Poverty Action Committee; community; community mobilization; community policing; Grandview; police; Vancouver

Vote with Your Feet - Kick the Community Policing Centre out of Grandview Park! Poster

Publication type: 
Poster
Agency: 
Anti- Poverty Committee
Date: 
2000
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
A poster outlining some of the problems with the Grandview-Woodlands Community Policing Centre's intention to move into the Grandview Park Caretaker's residence. The poster advertises a meeting for community members opposed to this approach to community policing in the Grandview Park neighbourhood of Vancouver.
Keywords: 
activism; Anti-Poverty Action Committee; community; community mobilization; community policing; Grandview; police; Vancouver

Resource List for People with Hepatitis C

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Bissell Centre
Sponsor: 
Health Canada
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
The pamphlet lists community resources for people living with hepatitis C in the Edmonton area. Resources include: needle exchange, medical services, financial assistance, peer support, advocacy and prevention information.
Keywords: 
Bissell Centre; community services; community supports; Edmonton; HCV; hepatitis C; Hepatitis C Peer Support Project

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