The Outaouais Health and Social Services Network involves citizens, public institutions, service organizations, and community resources in the planning and delivery of quality and accessible health and social services to the English-speaking population.
Does rigorous, high-quality research and analysis. Seeks to inform and influence public opinion and to foster public discussion on poverty and social policy. Develops and promotes concrete, practicable proposals for the reform of social programs at all levels of government and of social benefits provided by employers and the voluntary sector.
Examines different recommendations and finds wage supplements can play useful supporting roles in assisting the working poor, but should not be seen as the centerpiece of a new social architecture.
Describes many of the barriers homeless and underhoused women face, and highlights their solutions for making health and social services more inclusive.
Examines the experiences of women living in poverty and the ways current ESIA policies are impacting their daily lives. Details their priorities for change.
Outlines priority areas identified by women living in poverty to help them gain meaningful employment, provide for their families, and live a life independent of the ESIA.
Indicates the dimensions of systemic and individual prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered peoples. Provides recommendations for change.
Works to aid social workers, psychologists, counsllors, and other social service providers in better understanding Muslims, their faith and their culture.
Atlantic Centre of Excellence for Womens' Health (ACEWH)
Centres of Excellence for Womens Health (CEWH)
Media Type:
Paper
Online
Author:
Leslie Bella
Lori Yetman
Provides tools through which health and social security agencies and practitioners can assess and correct the heterosexist bias in their programs and activities.
