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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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    Report on the Canadian Forces' response to woman abuse in military families
    (2000)
    In 1996, a 20-person research team was established jointly by the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research at the University of New Brunswick and the RESOLVE Violence and Abuse Research Centre at the University of Manitoba whose purposes were: to learn more about woman abuse in the Canadian military community; to understand how the Canadian Forces (CF) are presently responding to woman abuse; and to make recommendations about how the CF might respond more effectively to woman abuse and take steps to reduce its incidence. Team members included university researchers, military and civilian service providers, and other members of the CF. Although the project involved collaboration with the CF, it was sponsored and carried out independently.
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    Looking after children in Canada
    (2000) Kufeldt, Kathleen; Simard, Marie; Vachon, Jacques; Baker, Joanmary; Andrews, Traci-Lyee
    The “Looking After Children in Canada” project was conducted in collaboration with Child Welfare agencies in Canada’s six most eastern provinces. It is broader in scope than the traditional research endeavour. Its overall goal is to enhance the quality of care for children who are brought to the attention of child welfare services and, in this project, the first step in reaching that goal was to test in Canada the promising new approach to assessment and outcomes that “Looking After Children” offers. Subsumed under that particular objective were a number of tasks that included not only the developing, pretesting and implementation of a Canadian adaptation of the materials, but also the need to promote collaboration and cooperation amongst participants, and eventually to build consensus with respect to standards of care for children in Canada who are subject to Child Welfare intervention. Thus it was a blend of components. These were primarily the development of strategic plans to meet the goal and objectives, the design of the research aspects, attention to organizational change concepts, the actual implementation, and not least the need to be sensitive to the autonomy of the various jurisdictions involved. In short it was a blend of research, practice demonstration, and understanding of structural concerns. It required leadership from the research team in sharing a vision and providing support and guidance in the attainment of that vision of enhancing the quality of care for children needing child welfare intervention.
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    Spousal abuse, children and the legal system final report for Canadian Bar Association, Law for the Futures Fund
    (2001) Neilson, Linda C
    Despite years of professional, academic, public education and discussion about family abuse and its dangers for women and children, little seems to have changed for the better in the legal system, in practice. Indeed the weight of the evidence suggests that the dangers for children are increasing with increasing politicisation of rights claims associated with parenting. While, theoretically, reported cases suggest increasing awareness among at least some judges of partner abuse and the implications for children, closer examination reveals that such understandings are not always mirrored in legal praxis. We found limited, albeit some, evidence of gender bias or discrimination in child custody and access cases and much evidence that responsible parenting during access visits is more an exception than a rule in partner abuse cases. Custodial parents are reporting that their children are being harmed by contact orders and agreements; they ask for a mechanism to protect their children, and the children of others, from further harm. In connection with partner abuse generally, we found some evidence of false or exaggerated claim in isolated cases but little evidence to support the notion that exaggerated or false claims of partner abuse are common in child custody and access cases. Interview data - about patterns and details of partner abuse in former relationships - were consistent in their entirety with allegations and statements about partner abuse found in court files. And reported cases, court files and lawyers all disclosed lower rates of claims of partner abuse by separating and divorcing couples than researchers report for the same population. In terms of legal assessments of abuse, reported cases, court files, lawyers and clients all indicate conceptualisations of abuse that focus on action and intention with incomplete analysis of social context. Although assessments of social context do not preclude the experiences of abused men, failure to assess context (history of the dynamics of the relationship, including the patterns and severity of prior abusive behaviors and the psychological and physical consequences to the recipient) will commonly produce false interpretations and assessments - in favor of abusive partners. This issue is particularly important in light of another finding: that survivors of long-term abuse commonly report incidents of their own violence at the point they decide to separate from abusive partners. All data sources indicate limited understandings, within the legal system, of the dynamics and implications, especially for children, of partner abuse. While, theoretically, experts are able to advise lawyers and judges about these matters, the involvement of experts in partner abuse cases is rare and indeed financial information in court files indicates that most families involved in such cases do not have the resources necessary to hire experts.
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    herStory of woman abuse and the PEI justice system
    (2004)
    In 1999, 21 Island women who had experienced violence in an intimate relationship agreed to participate in a research project focused on hearing their stories and gaining a better understanding of the impact of justice system responses on women leaving abusive relationships. Since then, their interviews have been transcribed and analyzed and have resulted in this report. As well, a literature review was conducted which focused on woman abuse with a particular focus on Prince Edward Island research and studies. This is included in this report as well.
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    Pour un avenir meilleur : un aperçu des relations de violence
    (2004) Merritt-Gray, Marilyn; Wuest, Judith
    Cette brochure se veut une source d’information pour aider les personnes victimes de violence conjugale.
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    A brighter tomorrow: insight into abusive relationships
    (2004) Merritt-Gray, Marilyn; Wuest, Judith
    The purpose of this pamphlet is to provide information that can be used to help people who have experienced partner abuse.
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    Projet de recherche sur la violence faite aux femmes et la réaction du système juridique de l'Î.-P.-É.
    (2004)
    En 1999, 21 femmes de l’Île, qui avaient été victimes de violence dans leur relation intime, ont accepté de participer à un projet de recherche consacré à leur histoire et à l’amélioration de la compréhension de l’impact de la réaction du système de justice sur les femmes qui quittent une relation de violence. Depuis, les entrevues menées auprès de ces femmes ont été transcrites et analysées et l’information recueillie a donné lieu à la publication du présent rapport. Par ailleurs, nous avons également fait une revue de la littérature existante sur la violence faite aux femmes en insistant plus particulièrement sur les recherches et études effectuées à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard. Le fruit de cette revue de la littérature est également présenté dans le présent rapport.
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    Étude des liens entre les armes à feu, la violence familiale et la violence envers les animaux dans les collectivités rurales
    (2007) Doherty, Deborah; Hornosty, Jennie
    Malgré la masse croissante de documents sur la violence familiale, peu d’études traitent explicitement de la violence familiale dans un contexte rural. Aucune n’a examiné à fond le contexte social et culturel des armes à feu dans les foyers ruraux et les conséquences possibles des armes à feu sur les femmes aux prises avec la violence. Nous savons pourtant grâce à notre recherche antérieure que la disponibilité des armes à feu dans les foyers ruraux est perçue comme une menace par les femmes victimes de violence (voir Doherty, Hornosty et McCallum, 1997; Hornosty et Doherty, 2004; Doherty et Hornosty, 2004; Hornosty et Doherty, 2003). Nous savons aussi que souvent les menaces visent également les animaux familiers et les animaux de ferme. La présente étude, financée par le Centre des armes à feu Canada, se penche sur la violence familiale, les armes à feu et la violence envers les animaux familiers dans un contexte rural où les armes à feu sont perçues de façon positive. La recherche a été effectuée par Mme Doherty et Mme Hornosty, dans le cadre d’une équipe de recherche sur la violence familiale en milieu agricole et rural, à l’Université du Nouveau-Brunswick. Les partenaires de la recherche comprenaient toutes les maisons de transition du Nouveau-Brunswick et de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard, les services aux victimes de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard, les contrôleurs des armes à feu dans les deux provinces, les services aux victimes de la police de la ville de Fredericton et du Service de police régional Codiac de la GRC au Nouveau-Brunswick et la Division « J » de la GRC. L’étude avait pour but principal d’examiner, d’un vaste point de vue régional, les divers aspects ou formes que prend l’utilisation des armes à feu comme instruments de contrôle, d’intimidation et d’abus dans les situations de violence familiale afin d’étendre la base de renseignements et de mieux comprendre les facteurs de risque qui entraînent ou aggravent la victimisation des femmes et des enfants liée aux armes à feu dans les foyers ruraux. La recherche documente les expériences de femmes victimes de violence dans des collectivités rurales et elle examine les perceptions des fournisseurs de services et des travailleurs à l’intervention d’urgence au sujet de l’abus des armes à feu gardés au domicile et de son influence sur les stratégies en matière de planification de la sécurité et d’intervention. Elle éclaire également les perceptions, les normes et les valeurs rurales de la relation entre les armes à feu, la violence familiale et la violence envers les animaux. La recherche a été effectuée au Nouveau-Brunswick et à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard au cours d’une période de 18 mois, de 2005 à 2007. Nous avons fait appel à la fois à des enquêtes (données quantitatives) et à des entrevues semi-structurées et des groupes de réflexion (données qualitatives). Les outils de recherche étaient disponibles dans les deux langues officielles. Nous avons passé en revue la documentation sur la mauvaise utilisation des armes à feu, la violence familiale et la violence envers les animaux comme toile de fond de la recherche. De plus, une analyse du contenu des articles de journaux sur des questions précises concernant la violence familiale nous a aidés à comprendre les perceptions du public, en particulier en rapport avec les armes à feu. Finalement, une analyse des affaires judiciaires au Canada atlantique au cours des dernières années en rapport avec la violence familiale nous a permis de mieux comprendre comment l’appareil judiciaire réagit à la violence familiale, en particulier dans les cas de victimisation reliée aux armes à feu et de violence envers des animaux familiers.
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    Exploring the links: firearms, family violence and animal abuse in rural communities
    (2007) Doherty, Deborah; Hornosty, Jennie
    Despite the growing body of literature on family violence, there are few studies which deal specifically with family violence in a rural context. None have examined extensively the social and cultural context of firearms in rural homes and the impact this may have on women dealing with abuse. Yet we know from our previous research that the availability of firearms in rural homes is a perceived threat by abused rural women (see Doherty, Hornosty & McCallum, 1997; Hornosty & Doherty, 2004; Doherty & Hornosty, 2004; Hornosty & Doherty, 2003). We also know that threats often extend to family pets and farm animals. The current study, which was funded by the Canada Firearms Centre, examines family violence, firearms, and pet abuse within a rural context where firearms are positively valued. The research was by conducted by Drs Doherty and Hornosty, as part of a research team, Family Violence on the Farm and in Rural Communities, at the University of New Brunswick. The research partners in the study included all the transition houses in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, Victim Services in Prince Edward Island, the Chief Firearms Officers in both provinces, Victim Services of the Fredericton City Police and Codiac RCMP in New Brunswick, and the RCMP “J” Division. The major goal of the study was to examine, from a broad regional perspective, the various dimensions or forms in which firearms serve as instruments of control, intimidation and abuse in family violence situations with a view to expanding the information base and gaining a better understanding of the risk factors that lead to, or escalate, firearms victimization of women and children in rural homes. The research documents the experiences of abused rural women and explores service providers’/crisis workers’ perceptions of domestic firearms abuse and its influence on safety planning and intervention strategies. It also sheds light on rural perceptions, norms and values on the relationships between firearms, family violence and animal abuse. The research was carried out in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island in 2005-2007, over an 18 month period. We used both surveys (quantitative data) and semi-structured interviews and focus groups (qualitative data). The research instruments were available in both official languages. We conducted a review of the literature on firearms misuse, family violence, and animal abuse as a backdrop to the research. In addition, a media content analysis of newspaper articles on selected family violence issues helped us to understand public perceptions, particularly in association with firearms. Finally, an analysis of court cases in Atlantic Canada over the past several years relating to family violence provided insights into the justice system’s response to family violence, particularly when it involved firearms victimization and/or abuse of pets.
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    Prévention de la violence dans les fréquentations au Nouveau-Brunswick
    (2007) Cameron, C. Ann; Byers, E. Sandra; Miller, S. Andrea; McKay, Stacey L.; St. Pierre, Melissa; Glenn, Shannon
    Le but de l'équipe d'orientation stratégique provinciale pour la prévention de la violence dans les fréquentations était de faire des recommandations en vue d'une stratégie provinciale globale durable pour la prévention de la violence dans les fréquentations chez les jeunes au Nouveau-Brunswick. Les recommandations devaient s'appuyer sur une évaluation empirique des programmes visant la prévention de la violence dans les fréquentations effectuée auprès d'élèves du niveau secondaire du Nouveau-Brunswick au cours de l'automne 2005 et réalisée par cinq organismes communautaires : le Centre de prévention de la violence familiale de Kent (CPVFK), la Coalition contre l'abus dans les relations (C.C.A.R.), le Centre pour les victimes d'agression sexuelle de Fredericton (C.V.A.S.F.) et Making Waves/Vague par vague, Inc. (MW/VPV). L'évaluation a été conçue pour être indépendante des programmes tout en y puisant des renseignements. Elle a aussi été conçue pour être systématique, rigoureuse sur le plan scientifique, longitudinale et pour évaluer différents secteurs.
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    Dating violence prevention in New Brunswick
    (2007) Cameron, C. Ann; Byers, E. Sandra; Miller, S. Andrea; McKay, Stacey L.; St. Pierre, Melissa; Glenn, Shannon
    The goal of the Provincial Strategy Team for Dating Violence Prevention was to make recommendations for a sustainable comprehensive provincial strategy for youth dating violence prevention in the Province of New Brunswick. These recommendations were to be based on an empirical evaluation of dating violence prevention programs conducted with high school students in New Brunswick during the autumn of 2005 by five community-based organizations: Le Centre de Prévention de la Violence Familiale de Kent (CPVFK), Coalition Against Abuse in Relationships/Coalition Contre l’Abus dans les Relations (CAAR), Fredericton Sexual Assault Crisis Centre (FSACC), and Making Waves/Vague par vague, Inc. (MW/Vpv). The evaluation was designed to be at arms’ length from, yet informed by, the programs, systematic, scientifically rigorous, longitudinal, and to assess diverse areas.
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    Report on the communication and dissemination of findings of a research study - Exploring the links: family violence, firearms and animal abuse in rural communities
    (2008) Doherty, Deborah; Hornosty, Jennie
    The purpose of this report is to document the dissemination and communication efforts undertaken to share the findings of the research study entitled “Exploring the Links: Family Violence, Firearms, and Animal Abuse in Rural Communities”. The co-principal investigators, Dr. Deborah Doherty and Dr. Jennie Hornosty, have jointly and individually, shared and publicised both the preliminary research findings over the course of the research, as well as widely communicated the findings of the final report with a variety of stakeholders, the general public, policy-makers and the academic community. This has entailed distributing an "Executive Summary" of the research to participants and others, writing and publishing papers about the research, presenting the research at academic conferences of provincial, national and international scope, sharing the findings at "community" conferences and workshops, and finally, creating exposure in the media and making special presentations to stakeholders and policy-makers. The current report presents a detailed overview of our communication efforts for the period of the research which commenced in the winter of 2006, through until May 30, 2008. It should be noted that initiatives to disseminate the findings, and to promote evidence-based change to policies, programs and laws intended to promote safety for rural women experiencing firearms victimization, is on-going.
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    Family violence, firearms and animal abuse in rural communities - forum report discussing research findings and promoting action
    (2008) Doherty, Deborah; Hornosty, Jennie
    This report provides an overview of a "forum" that was organized by Dr Deborah Doherty and Dr Jennie Hornosty, co-principal researchers of a study entitled “Understanding the Links: Family Violence, Firearms and Animal Abuse”. The Forum was held at the Fredericton Inn, Fredericton, New Brunswick, on May 26, 2008. The purpose of the forum was to promote discussion and action on the findings of the Family Violence, Firearms and Animal Abuse study. This is a groundbreaking study as it is one of very few research initiatives that examines the presence and effects of firearms in rural homes where actual or threatened violence towards women, children, property or animals are involved. The study used both qualitative and quantitative research methods to identify the broader cultural context of, and risk factors for, firearms misuse in selected rural communities in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. While numerous efforts were made to disseminate the findings to the public, community groups and academic audiences on the nature and extent of firearms risks in homes experiencing family violence, the researchers felt it was also important to share these findings directly with the research partners and to encourage them to discuss and act on the recommendations. The researchers hope that the findings will be used to enhance approaches to crime prevention, firearms investigations, court sanctions, and safer communities, as well as the development of better-informed intervention policies, programs and strategies designed to foster greater safety for women and other victims in rural communities across Canada.
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    The ÉCRI Model - Ressources pédagoqiues pour l'élémentaire
    (Second Language Research Institute of Canada, 2009) Second Languge Research Institute of Canada
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    The ÉCRI Model - Développement professionnel élémentaire
    (Second Language Research Institute of Canada, 2009) Second Languge Research Institute of Canada
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    The ÉCRI Model - Ressources pédagoqiues pour l'intermédiaire
    (Second Language Research Institute of Canada, 2010) Second Languge Research Institute of Canada
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    The ÉCRI Model - Middle school professional development
    (Second Language Research Institute of Canada, 2010) Second Languge Research Institute of Canada
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    Moncton provincial court-domestic violence pilot project: a comparative study
    (2010) Gill, Carmen; Ruff, Lanette
    This report presents the results of a study of domestic violence cases processed through the Moncton Provincial Court-Domestic Violence Pilot Project model based on a comparison with the Fredericton Provincial Court, over an 18-month period. The report provides an analysis of demographics of accused and victims, incidents, charges, and sentences in domestic violence cases, documenting who is entering into the court systems in Moncton and Fredericton and how cases are processed under specialization versus regular court. Through the presentation of findings, the comparison provides information on the unique differences of the Moncton court. This report highlights strengths and weaknesses in the early operation of the Moncton court, identifies potential gaps in the court model, and provides an understanding of some of the intended effects and potential unintended effects of specialization.