Moving upstream : Aboriginal marginalized and street-involved youth in B.C

Saewyc, Elizabeth. (Author). McCreary Centre Society (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9781895438888 (print)
Physical Description: electronic
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62 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm.
Publisher: Vancouver, B.C. : McCreary Centre Society, c2008.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction from B.C.'s Representative for Children and Youth / Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond -- At a glance -- Key findings -- About the survey -- Formation of an Aboriginal research team -- Community dialogue -- Contents of this report -- Limitations -- A note About terms -- History and context : Aboriginal perspectives -- Aboriginal youth profile -- Shelter and street involvement -- Family relationships -- School and work -- Government care -- Health -- Physical health -- Sexual health -- Mental and emotional health -- Substance use -- Juvenile justice -- Discrimination and violence -- Discrimination -- Violence -- Physical abuse -- Sexual abuse -- Sexual exploitation -- Social and community supports -- Help-seeking -- Accessing community services -- Sport and recreation -- Filling the gaps -- Looking to the future -- Final word.