Reference or research sites...
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Child Welfare League of Canada |
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75 Albert Street, Suite 1001 |
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Ottawa, Ontario |
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K1P 5E7 |
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613-235-4412 |
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613-235-7616 |
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This national organization is dedicated to promoting the well-being and protection of all children, especially vulnerable children and youth (0-18 years). It plays a significant role in promoting best practices among those in the field of child welfare, children’s mental health and youth justice. |
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Community Child Abuse Council of Canada |
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Address |
75 MacNab St. South, Suite 203 |
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Hamilton, Ontario |
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Postal Code |
L8P 3C1 |
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1-800-470-2111 |
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905-523-1877 |
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Description |
Website in English offering diverse information concerning the maltreatment of children. The site lists prevention and education programs. There are many links relative to the problem of child abuse. |
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Institut de recherche pour le développement social des jeunes |
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Address |
1001 De Maisonneuve Blvd. East, 7th Floor |
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Montreal, Québec |
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Postal Code |
H2L 4R5 |
Tel. |
514-896-3550 |
Fax |
514-896-3400 |
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The Institute centres its studies on the topic of youth violence. The site reflects its stated mandate. It offers several bibliographies linking to references and publications on the subject of youth violence. |
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Centre d’excellence pour la protection et le bien-être des enfants |
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Address |
Nico Trocmé, scientific director of the Centre, McGill University, 3506 University Street, Suite 300 |
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Montreal, Québec |
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Postal Code |
H3A 2A7 |
Tel. |
514-398-5399 |
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514-398-4760 |
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Description |
The CEPB is a bilingual site offering different studies and publications to broaden knowledge about the maltreatment of children. Also, policies, prevention and intervention programs are provided. This site is an excellent source of scientific information on the problem of child abuse. |
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ÉduRespect – CANADIAN RED CROSS |
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National Director: Judi Fairholm (Tel. 604-709-6640) Canadian Red Cross Head Office, 170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300 |
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Ottawa, Ontario |
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Postal Code |
K2P 2P2 |
Tel. |
613- 740-1900 |
Fax |
613- 740-1911 |
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Description |
The EduRespect site offers information on violence prevention programs. The site also has information on maltreatment of children and youth. A little known aspect of the Red Cross! |
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Groupe de recherche et d'action sur la victimisation des enfants - Alliance de recherche pour le développement des enfants dans leur communauté (GRAVE-ARDEC) |
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Address |
Université
du Québec à Montreal - Département de
psychologie |
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P.O. Box |
P.O. Box 8888, Centre-ville Station |
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City |
Montreal, Québec |
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Postal Code |
H3C 3P8 |
Tel. |
514-987-3000 x 4748 |
Fax |
514-987-8408 |
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Description |
A francophone site with information about the group’s research. The site also presents results of studies conducted on the phenomenon of child maltreatment. |
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BC Institute Against Family Violence |
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Address |
802-207 West Hastings Street |
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Vancouver, British-Columbia |
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Postal Code |
V6B 1H7 |
Tel. |
604-669-7055 |
Fax |
604-669-7054 |
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Description |
This English site concentrates primarily on all types of family violence. The site offers different articles and publications on the problem. |
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R.C.M.P. |
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Address |
1200 Vanier Parkway |
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City |
Ottawa, Ontario |
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Postal Code |
K1A 0R2 |
Tel. |
613-993-3887 |
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Description |
This section of the RCMP site contains concrete and prevailing information about negligence, psychological, physical and sexual violence. Physical indicators and behaviours of children who have been mistreated are described. The site explains a citizen’s responsibilities for reporting suspected abuses and gives practical advice for prevention. |
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Canadian Society for the Investigation of Child Abuse |
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P.O. Box |
P.O. Box 42066, Acadia Postal Outlet |
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Calgary, Alberta |
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Postal Code |
T2J 7A6 |
Tel. |
403-289-8385 |
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Description |
The Society’s site has different products and services developed under their mandate. This group is committed to supporting all who may be involved in the investigation of child abuse. There is also information on the Society’s activities. |
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Centre d’excellence pour le développement des jeunes enfants |
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Address |
3050 Édouard-Montpetit Blvd., Suite A-205 |
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City |
Montreal, Québec |
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Postal Code |
H3T 1J7 |
Tel. |
514-343-6111 x 5378 |
Fax |
514-343-6962 |
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Description |
This bilingual site contains an important collection of texts and information from differing conferences and symposiums concerning child abuse. The emphasis is on children 0-5 years old. The site is very efficiently organized. Information on various topics is easily found. |
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Child & Family Canada |
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Note: There are few direct links via the website. The site offers primarily education and indicates possibilities. For more information one contacts : ghuot@cccf-fcsge.ca |
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This bilingual site has a virtual library of more than 1300 documents. Some of these references address child abuse. |
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Research unit on children's psychosocial maladjustment |
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Address |
Université de Montreal, 3050 Édouard-Montpetit Blvd. |
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City |
Montreal, Québec |
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Postal Code |
H3T 1J7 |
Tel. |
514-43-6963 |
Fax |
514-43-6962 |
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Description |
This research group’s bilingual site presents their research and results. There is an exhaustive bibliography listing the research and studies that have been conducted by their researchers and students. |
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Family Service Canada |
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Address |
383 Parkdale Avenue, Suite 404 |
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Ottawa, Ontario |
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Postal Code |
K1Y 4R4 |
Tel. |
613-722-9006 |
Fax |
613-722-8610 |
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FSC represents the concerns of families and organizations working for families across Canada. The bilingual website describes the FSC’s role, mission and different projects. |
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Association des centres jeunesse du Québec |
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Address |
1001 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Suite 410 |
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City |
Montreal, Québec |
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Postal Code |
H3A 3C8 |
Tel. |
514-842-5181 |
Fax |
514-842-4834 |
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Description |
This primarily French site allows one to learn about the different Youth Centres in Québec. Their mission and services are described and there is information about different forms of maltreatment. |
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Nathalie La Fondation |
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Address |
Maison de la Poste |
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P.O. Box |
1027 |
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City |
Montreal, Québec |
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Postal Code |
H3B 3K5 |
Tel. |
514-868-6284 |
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Description |
French site aimed at sensitizing the public to problems connected to pedophilia. The Foundation also seeks to fund projects for groups who work directly with the public in the fight against pedophilia. |
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THE VANIER INSTITUTE OF THE FAMILY |
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Address |
94 Centrepointe Parkway |
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City |
Ottawa, Ontario |
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Postal Code |
K2G 6B1 |
Tel. |
613-228-8500 |
Fax |
613-228-8007 |
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Website |
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Description |
This bilingual site contains publications dealing with the phenomenon of child maltreatment and factors impacting families that affect child development. There is a virtual library. |
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Association internationale des victimes de l’inceste |
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Address |
AIVI, Maison des associations B7, 20, rue Édouard-Pailleron 75019 |
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Paris (France) |
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Description |
Contains international information on incest. There are over 100 interesting links on various related subjects. In French. |
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CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRES |
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Address |
77 East 20th Avenue |
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City |
Vancouver, British-Columbia |
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Postal Code |
V5V 1L7 |
Tel. |
604-876-2622 |
Fax |
604-876-8450 |
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Description |
A bilingual site with many links and a lot of contact information. These are classed by province. A section titled Myths About Incest clarifies important current knowledge. |
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Family Services of Greater Vancouver |
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Address |
1616 West 7th Street |
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City |
Vancouver, British Columbia |
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Postal Code |
V6J 1S5 |
Tel. |
604-731-4951 |
Fax |
604-733-7009 |
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Website |
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Description |
The site lists several programs, some which specifically address the subject of mistreated children. The VISAC and TASA programs offer services to victims of trauma and sexual abuse. |
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Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les problèmes conjugaux et les agressions sexuelles - CRIPCAS |
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Address |
Université de Montreal – Psychology Dept., P.O. Box 6128, Centre-Ville Station |
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City |
Montreal, Québec |
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Postal Code |
H3C 3J7 |
Tel. |
514-343-6111 x 1-5590 |
Fax |
514-343-2285 |
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Website |
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Description |
Research centre which gathers research from 7 Quebec provincial universities. There is an exhaustive bibliography on sexual aggression. Emphasis is given to studies of conjugal relationships and sexual abuse. Bilingual site. |
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Centre jeunesse de Québec – Institut Universitaire |
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Address |
2915 Bourg-Royal Avenue |
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City |
Beauport, Québec |
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Postal Code |
G1C 3S2 |
Tel. |
418-661-6951 x 1710 |
Fax |
418-661-5079 |
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Description |
This site provides access to several informative pamphlets and publications on the subject of ill-treated children. There is emphasis given to children’s sexual behaviours. The links are equally interesting. |
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Centre jeunesse de Montreal – Institut Universitaire |
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Address |
Coordination
de l'innovation, de l'enseignement et de la recherche |
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City |
Montreal, Québec |
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Postal Code |
H2L 4R5 |
Tel. |
514-896-3450 |
Fax |
514-896-3400 |
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Description |
Site providing access to certain online publications. There is also access to their library and an important bibliography on the maltreatment of children. In French. |
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Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire sur la violence familiale et la violence faite aux femmes – Cri-Viff |
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Address |
Université Laval, Pavillon Charles-De Koninck, Suite 0439 |
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City |
Québec, Québec |
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Postal Code |
G1K 7P4 |
Tel. |
418-656-3286 |
Fax |
418-656-3309 |
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Website |
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Description |
CRI-VIFF, a trilingual site, groups together many pertinent links and has an important bibliography. Note that the majority of texts must be ordered and associated costs paid. |
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Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies |
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Address |
75 Front Street East, 2nd floor |
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City |
Toronto, Ontario |
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Postal Code |
M5E 1V9 |
Tel. |
416-987-7725 |
Fax |
416-366-8317 |
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Website |
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Description |
This Ontario site has resources for help, protection and the well-being of children. One can also broaden one’s knowledge about violence and negligence experienced by children. |
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Offord Centre for child studies |
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Address |
Chedoke Site - Patterson Building, 1200 Main Street West |
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City |
Hamilton, Ontario |
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Postal Code |
L8N 3Z5 |
Tel. |
1-888-541-KIDS |
Fax |
905-574-6665 |
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Website |
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Description |
On this research centre’s site, one can consult articles on differing subjects such as violence affecting children and families. |
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Child Abuse Prevention website, Ministry of Children and Family Development |
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P.O. Box |
P.O. Box 9770, Provincial Government Station |
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City |
Victoria, British-Columbia |
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Postal Code |
V8W 9S5 |
Tel. |
1 877 387-7027 |
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Description |
Site containing an impressive list of pertinent links, among which, all the youth protection services in Canada. One also finds a section devoted specifically to the subject of child maltreatment. |
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Shelternet.ca, Making the links for Abused Women |
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Address |
No address is given, however one can contact the director general (Donna Enright) at this address: donna@shelternet.ca or contact the group at: info@sherlternet.ca |
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Multilingual site specifically concerned with domestic violence and the effects on children who are exposed to conjugal violence. The available information is concrete, accessible and pertinent. One may learn about the problem and/or find help. There is also a section for children. |
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INTERNATIONAL BUREAU FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS |
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Address |
1185 Saint-Mathieu Street |
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City |
Montreal, Québec |
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Postal Code |
H3H 2P7 |
Tel. |
514-932-7656 |
Fax |
514-932-9453 |
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Website |
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Description |
The Bureau has an important site which informs about the exploitation and treatment of children. There is also a large selection of pertinent links. |
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CENTRE FOR LIAISON ON INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION IN THE PSYCHOSOCIAL AREA – Clipp |
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Address |
555 René-Lévesque Blvd. West, Suite 1200 |
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City |
Montreal, Québec |
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Postal Code |
H2Z 1B1 |
Tel. |
514-393-4666 |
Fax |
514-393-9843 |
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Description |
CLIPP’s bilingual site has documentation concerning the maltreatment of children. There are information kits available, which can be ordered. |
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Association québécoise d’établissements de santé et de services sociaux – AQESSS |
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Address |
505 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Suite 400 |
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City |
Montreal, Québec |
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Postal Code |
H3A 3C2 |
Tel. |
514-842-4861 |
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Website |
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Description |
The site has access to different CLSC’s, arranged by administrative regions and there is an exhaustive bank of documents on different subjects which can be ordered. |
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Name |
Enfant Sourire |
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Description |
A virtual address book for finding help with problems experienced by children aged 0 to 12. There is a specific section on the problem of sexual abuse. |
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Groupe de recherche en développement de l’enfant et de la famille – GREDEF |
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Address |
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières |
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P.O. Box |
P.O. Box 500, Des Forges Blvd. |
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City |
Trois-Rivières, Québec |
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Postal Code |
G9A 5H7 |
Tel. |
819-376-5011 x 3568 |
Fax |
819-376-5195 |
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Website |
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Description |
A research group’s site, centered on the problem of family violence. One can learn about the role of this group and the studies it follows. |
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Name |
Partenariat de recherche – jeunes et familles à risque |
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