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CATIE General Information Pamphlet

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Community AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE)
Sponsor: 
Canadian Strategy on HIV/AIDS; Health Canada
Date: 
2000
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
The pamphlet provides general information about the organization and services provided by the Community AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE).
Keywords: 
AIDS; HIV/AIDS; Community AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE); organizations

A Model for Establishing Long Term, Safe and Affordable Housing for Young Women in the Survival Sex Trade

Publication type: 
Project Propossal
Agency: 
Prostitution Alternative Counseling and Education Society (PACE Society)
Date: 
2000-07
Pages: 
22
Summary: 
A draft project proposal presented to Human Resources Development Canada as an innovative model for creating cost-effective, self-sustaining, long term, safe and affordable housing for young women leaving the survival sex trade. The authors provide background information on sexually exploited youth in Vancouver and list the specific goals and objectives of the project. The document also includes a list of partner organizations and the contribution of each to the project. Partners and organizations include: Urban Native Youth Alliance, Habitat for Humanity, Individuals and the Private Sector, Save the Children Canada, City of Vancouver, and Ministry of Children and Families Youth Agreements. The authors also provide a detailed work plan and explanation for measuring outcomes for the first year of the program, a budget summary, a description of PACE's development and the kinds of support services PACE offers, as well as a commitment to a 'best practices' model for evaluating the program.
Keywords: 
affordable housing; housing; PACE Society; Prostitution Alternatives Counseling and Education Society; project proposal; safe housing; sex trade; women; youth; young women

Common Concerns Association - Community Economic Development in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Common Concerns Association
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
The document is a two page pamphlet that provides information about the Downtown Eastside community organization, Common Concerns Association.
Keywords: 
Common Concerns Association; community; downtown eastside; DTES; Vancouver

Hepatitis C Peer Support Project Pamphlet

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Bissell Centre
Sponsor: 
Health Canada
Date: 
2000
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
The pamphlet provides contact information and a description of the Hepatitis C Peer Support Project at the Bissell Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
Keywords: 
Bissell Centre; Edmonton; HCV; health; hepatitis; hepatitis C; peer support;

Sex and Hepatitis C Pamphlet

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Bissell Centre
Sponsor: 
Health Canada
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
The pamphlet provides information about how to protect yourself and others from getting Hepatitis C.
Keywords: 
Bissell Centre; Edmonton; HCV; health; hepatitis; hepatitis C; sexual health

Hepatitis C Symptoms and How to Deal with Them Pamphlet

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Bissell Centre
Sponsor: 
Health Canada
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
The pamphlet provides information on symptoms related to Hepatitis C and how to protect yourself and others from getting Hepatitis C.
Keywords: 
Bissell Centre; Edmonton; HCV; health; hepatitis; hepatitis C

Some Frequently Asked Questions about Harm Reduction

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Harm Reduction Action Society
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
The document provides information about harm reduction and the Harm Reduction Action Society in Vancouver.
Keywords: 
British Columbia; harm reduction; HIV/AIDS; Harm Reduction Action Society; Vancouver

The Equality Project: Human Rights Fact Sheets

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
AIDS Calgary Awareness Association
Sponsor: 
AIDS Calgary Awareness Association; Alberta Community Development - Human Rights, Citizenship, and M
Date: 
2004-02
Pages: 
20
Summary: 
Four fact sheets that provide information about discrimination for people living with HIV. Topics include employment, housing, accessing services, and filing a human rights complaint. Each fact sheet contains legal information, stories depicting discrimination, guidelines for action, and contact information for relevant resources.
Keywords: 
advocacy; AIDS; AIDS Calgary Awareness Association; Alberta; Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission; discrimination; employment; empowerment; health services; HIV; HIV/AIDS; housing; housing rights; human rights; legal assistance; tenant rights

Combating a global pandemic: a community-based response

Publication type: 
Poster
Agency: 
AIDS Calgary Awareness Association
Sponsor: 
AIDS Calgary Awareness Association
Date: 
2003
Pages: 
4
Summary: 
Poster information and overview for the Harm Reduction Conference 2003. Describes the efforts of AIDS Calgary to develop a domestic and global response to HIV/AIDS by adopting the strategies outlined in the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS established at the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on HIV/AIDS in June 2001.
Keywords: 
AIDS; AIDS Calgary Awareness Association; Alberta; community-based organization; conference; Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS; global/local; harm reduction; HIV; HIV/AIDS; HIV/AIDS epidemic;

VANDU Crack Kit

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU)
Pages: 
1
Summary: 
The document is the label that goes with the 'crack kits' put together by VANDU, and provides safety information for crack cocaine users, as well as VANDU's contact information.
Keywords: 
crack; crack cocaine; drugs; drug safety; Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU)

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