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In order to create a Constituted Research Institute or Centre, researchers must follow the process outlined in the UNB Policy Governing Research Institutes and Centres at the University of New Brunswick. The process culminates with the approval of the UNB Senate from the applicable campus and the Board of Governors.
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Item Manuel pour la formation des enseignants et enseignantes : L'enseignement d'après une approche communicative/expérientielle(2000) Edwards, Viviane, M; Kristmanson, Paula, L; Rehorick, Sally, EItem The Case for Early French Immersion: A Response to J. Douglas Willms(2008) Dicks, JosephItem Domestic homicide in New Brunswick, 1999–2008(2012) Gill, CarmenAfter the announcement by the provincial government in 2009 of the creation of a domestic violence death review committee (DVDRC) and the announcement by Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General in February 2010 of work starting by DVDRC members, the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research (MMFC) was approached to conduct a study of domestic homicide in New Brunswick. The research was conducted between June and December 2010. Few studies have been conducted on domestic homicide in the province of New Brunswick and none have examined all deaths related to domestic violence. This study is an attempt to present a comprehensive analysis of domestic violence deaths over a 10-year period (1999–2008), in the province of New Brunswick. The objective of this examination of domestic violence fatalities is to better understand what leads to death in domestic violence situations in order to prevent future deaths. Three main questions led the study: 1) What can we learn from domestic homicide cases in New Brunswick?, 2) What are the risk factors of domestic homicide?, and 3) What steps can be taken to prevent domestic homicide from happening? A comprehensive analysis of domestic violence deaths over a 10-year period (1999–2008) will identify deaths directly or indirectly caused by domestic violence, will track the prevalence of evidence-based risk factors for domestic homicide, and will help to understand the unique etiology of domestic homicides. Given that it is only recently that researchers have taken a retrospective examination of domestic homicide to learn about and prevent domestic violence this report includes a description of the process of creating the sample; the methodology for the review of all cases and its limitations; a statistical analysis; and recommendations for consideration to the Committee/Chief Coroner.Item Action for change: empowering women victims of intimate partner violence to build healthier and safer lives(2013) Han, Reni; Abdou-McFarland, NajatIntervening in situations of intimate partner violence (IPV) is one of the most difficult aspects of social work practice and social workers often encounter victims/survivors during their years of practice. Recognizing this, the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers (NBASW) in partnership with the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre on Family Violence Research (MMFC) at the University of New Brunswick; the Government of New Brunswick’s Department of Social Development; and the Government of New Brunswick’s Women’s Issues Branch of the Executive Council Office developed “Understanding the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence – Helping Social Workers to Better Intervene”, a train-the-trainer program for social workers in New Brunswick. This program was designed to "assist those who are in a position to deliver training to social workers about the impact of and effective responses to intimate partner violence; in other words, to build the capacity of social workers to effectively intervene in situations of intimate partner violence" (Understanding the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence - Helping Social Workers to Better Intervene: A Train-the-Trainer Manual for Delivering Training on Intimate Partner Violence to Social Workers, p.3). An Advisory Committee comprised of social workers from diverse workplaces was created to guide the overall development of the content and to ensure that generally, the information contained in the manual would be useful to social workers in all fields of practice. A Working Committee comprised of social workers from different fields of practice was formed to provide specific input on the content of “Understanding the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence – Helping Social Workers to Better Intervene”. MMFC initially delivered the train-the-trainer workshop to four social workers. These four individuals subsequently piloted the educational program with a cohort of 18 social workers practicing in diverse fields who provided feedback on how the educational program could be adjusted and improved. Adjustments were made to the curriculum based on their feedback. MMFC then worked with the Department of Social Development to identify and recruit the first set of social workers to be trained through the program. Thirty-three social workers were trained in English and French in early 2010. Seventy-eight percent of these participants worked with the Department of Social Development and the remaining 22% were from First Nations communities, community agencies or other government departments. Subsequently, five of these individuals implemented workshops for their peers and other professionals.Item The relationship between language and thought: Exploring Vygotsky and sociocultural approaches to second language research.(University of New Brunswick, 2013) Culligan, KarlaThis article introduces Vygotsky’s sociocultural approach to mind by reviewing two key interrelated themes taken from his work, namely, the social nature and origins of individual higher mental functions and the role of cultural tools as mediational means. Particular attention is given to language throughout the discussion, as language was of primary concern to Vygotsky and it also provides the link to second language research. Ways of viewing second language learning through a sociocultural lens are considered, with emphasis on a broadened view of the zone of proximal development and the notion of collaborative dialogue. The article points toward ways in which sociocultural approaches offer new and expanded methods of conducting and interpreting research in second language education.Item Achieving our potential: a workshop for survivors of intimate partner violence - facilitator guide(2013) Arsenault, Rina; Paquet, Martine; Thibeault, Tara; Mason, JennyThis workshop is designed to help women victims of intimate partner violence to build healthier and safer lives for themselves and their children. In order to achieve this goal we have the following three objectives: 1) Empower women by enabling them to lead healthier and safer lives, 2) Encourage women to participate in the elimination of intimate partner violence, and 3) Increase women’s sense of security. This manual contains information and questions that can be useful to you in various ways, such as: 1) to deliver a workshop to survivors of IPV in your community, and 2) to inform you and/or your colleagues on IPV situations.Item Atteindre son potentiel: un atelier pour les femmes qui ont survécu à la violence conjugale - le cahier de la participante(2013) Arsenault, Rina; Paquet, Martine; Thibeault, Tara; Mason, JennyLe cahier de la participante a été développée pour les femmes victimes de violence conjugale. Veuillez noter que l’information peut aussi être utilisée auprès des hommes victimes de violence conjugale.Item Atteindre son potentiel: un atelier pour les femmes qui ont survécu à la violence conjugale - le guide du facilitateur(2013) Arsenault, Rina; Paquet, Martine; Thibeault, Tara; Mason, JennyCe manuel a pour but d’aider les femmes victimes de violence conjugale à bâtir une vie plus saine et plus sûre pour elles-mêmes et leurs enfants. Pour atteindre ce but, nous avons établi trois objectifs : 1) habiliter les femmes à mener une vie plus saine et sécuritaire ; 2) encourager les femmes à participer à l’élimination de la violence conjugale; et 3) donner aux femmes un plus grand sentiment de sécurité. Le manuel contient des renseignements et des questions qui peuvent vous être utiles de diverses façons, dont les suivantes : 1) pour offrir un atelier aux femmes survivantes de violence conjugale dans votre communauté ; et 2) pour vous renseigner, et pour renseigner vos collègues, sur les situations de violence conjugale.Item Achieving our potential: a workshop for survivors of intimate partner violence - participant workbook(2013) Arsenault, Rina; Paquet, Martine; Thibeault, Tara; Mason, JennyEven though this Participant Workbook has been developed for women victims of IPV, the information contained in the guide is also valuable for male victims of IPV.Item Mactaquac Aquatic Ecosystem Study Report Series 2015-001, Contract Deliverable 3.1.1.1 – Interim Report on the Predicted Hydrological Regime: Future Discharge at Fredericton (Station 01AK003)(2015) Curry, R. Allen; St-Hilaire, André; Dugdale, Stephen; Monk, Wendy A.Item Mactaquac Aquatic Ecosystem Study Report Series 2015-017, Environmental Considerations for Large Dam Removals(Canadian Rivers Institute, 2015) Chateauvert, Adam; Linnansaari, Tommi; Yamazaki, Gordon; Curry, R. AllenItem Behind the screen: assessing needs for the prevention and elimination of cyberviolence against young women in New Brunswick(2015)In recent years, communication technologies have had a profound impact on the ways in which individuals and groups interact with one another. In Canada, high-profile cases of cyberviolence are forcing communities to engage more deeply with issues of online violence and bullying, including the ways in which these forms of aggression are directed at young women. Cyberviolence can be broadly defined as harm caused by one individual or group to another using cyber-technologies including the internet, mobile phones, applications, and social media. Cyberviolence can include bullying, harassment, non-consensual sharing of intimate images, luring, or images of child sexual abuse. The issue of cyberviolence can be framed in many ways - as an issue related to mental health, public health and safety, or as an issue related to violence against women. This report examines cyberviolence against young women in the context of New Brunswick.Item Mactaquac Aquatic Ecosystem Study Report Series 2015-023, MAES 1B.2.2 Interim Report: Implementation of a Temperature Model for the Saint John River River(2015) Dugdale, Stephen; St-Hilaire, AndréItem Mactaquac Aquatic Ecosystem Study Report Series 2015-005, METHODS PAPER: Macrophyte Inventory and Cataloging for the Saint John River Downstream of the Mactaquac Generating Station(Canadian Rivers Institute, 2015) Bruce, Meghann; Tyrrell, ChrisItem Mactaquac Aquatic Ecosystem Study Report Series 2015-027, Contract Deliverable 3.1.1.1 – Developing environmental flows for Wolastoq / Saint John River / Fleuve Saint-Jean, Summary report Workshop 1: Data resources, critical habitats, and target taxa(Canadian Rivers Institute, 2015) Monk, Wendy A.; Curry, R. AllenItem Mactaquac Aquatic Ecosystem Study Report Series 2015-006, METHODS PAPER: Downstream Bathymetry and BioBase Analyses of Substrate and Macrophytes(Canadian Rivers Institute, 2015) Wallace, Ben; Ogilvie, Jae; Monk, Wendy A.Item Mactaquac Aquatic Ecosystem Study Report Series 2015-016, Fish passage in large rivers: a literature review(2015) Linnansaari, T.; Wallace, B.; Curry, R. Allen; Yamazaki, GordItem Enhancing civil protection in domestic violence cases: cross Canada checkup(2015) Neilson, Linda CConcerns about the operation of civil protection order proceedings in intimate-partner/domestic violence (DV) cases have been raised repeatedly in legal-system research in many jurisdictions, including Canada. Yet effective civil protection orders can make the difference between lives harmed and lives saved. In a search for solutions, this paper connects domestic-violence research, research on the operation of legal systems in domestic violence cases, and civil protection processes and options (case law and statutes) across Canada. The goals are to support the work of professionals and to enhance the health and safety of families and children in DV cases. For purposes of this paper, the term ‘civil protection’ excludes discussion of criminal protection orders, such as peace bonds, and orders pursuant to child protection legislation. Nonetheless the term includes discussion of civil protection options pursuant to: 1) federal, provincial and territorial family law legislation, 2) provincial and territorial marital property legislation, and 3) provincial/territorial DV prevention statutes (listed in Chapter 16.1). The report adopts a problem-solving approach. PART ONE identifies principles of practice associated with effective options generated from analysis of sociolegal evaluations of the operation of the legal system in DV cases. PART TWO connects the principles discussed in Part One to particular types of protection proceedings across Canada (DV prevention legislation, restraining order legislation, and protection legislation connected to possession of marital home and personal property). PART THREE identifies gaps in Canadian legislation that, if addressed, could enhance family health and safety.