BOOKS/PUBLICATIONS

Legal Information and Wife Abuse in Immigrant Families
San Sly and Sudha Choldin
Department of Justice, 9th Floor
222 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V9
(613) 941-4191 or 941-2266

An exploratory study of the role of legal information in addressing the issue of wife assault in immigrant families.

A.S.A.P.-A School-Based Anti-Violence Program
Violence Prevention
London Family Court Clinic
254 Pall Mall Street, Suite 200
London, Ontario N6A 5P6
(519) 679-7250
(519) 675-7772 fax

This manual has an accompanying video with facilitator's discussion guide and includes quotes, graphics, newspaper articles, lists, outlines, sample agendas for meetings, sample school protocols, and samples of things to do with students.

Learning to Learn
Patty Bossort, Bruce Cottingham, Leslie Gardner
Adult Basic Education Association of British Columbia
27035-1395 Marine Drive
West Vancouver, B.C. V7T 1H0
(604) 926-8960
(604) 925-3567 (fax)

This document explores the impacts of the adult basic education experience on the lives of participants.

Growing Bolder
Ann Moore and the Women's Group of Action Read
20 Fountain Street West
Guelph, Ont. N1H 3P2
(519) 836-2759

Published by Garlic Press, this workbook is about growing older and herstory for women in literacy programs. $12 per copy plus 10% postage plus 7% GST. ($10 for more than one copy).

Hope in Healing
Source RE/Source
998 Bloor St West, Box 10546
Toronto, Ontario M6H 4H9
(416) 466-4435
(416) 463-3949 (fax)

This 50 page booklet is written by survivors of sexual abuse, in easy-to-read and reassuring style, its self-healing techniques are a vital companion in the healing journey. $10.00 plus $2.00 shipping per copy. Ten or more copies: $8.50 per copy plus $6.00 shipping for 10 copies.

Truth Tellers
c/o Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic
489 College Street, Suite 503
Toronto, Ont. M2G 1A5

Truth Tellers announces its 2nd newsletter in which feminist survivors rise up against the lies of the "false memory syndrome." This issue includes a special insert on the C.R.A.P. Foundation (cults, Rapists, and Abusers' Protection Foundation). $5.00 for employed or professional organization, $3.00 for low income. Send cheque or money order plus $1.50 postage and handling to above address.

An Education Manual: Preventive Education on Family Violence for Senior Secondary Students
Sara Society
P.O. Box 16
Surrey, B.C., V3T 4W4
(604) 584-2626
(604) 584-2888 fax

The curriculum serves a dual purpose: to free those who are trapped in a cycle of family violence through sexual abuse, and to prevent exploitation among young people who may become victims. $63.50 (includes postage and handling).

A Manual For Early Education: Personal Safety and Sexual Abuse Prevention
Sara Society (see above)

The Early Education Manual is appropriate for children between the ages of 3 and 7. Prepared dialogue for volunteer presentations and ten detailed lesson plans for teachers facilitate lesson plans for teachers facilitate lesson delivery in a simple format. $139.50 (includes shipping and handling).

DA JUICE! A Black Lesbian Thang
P.O. Box 156
Station P
Toronto, Ont., M5S 2S7
(416) 423-8031

De Poonani Posse callin' Black dykes/lesbians/gay wimmin/queer gyals everywhere! Send your support, ideas, poetry, cap, stories, essays, songs, recipes, love letters, slides or photographs of prints/paintings/photographs/collages/ cloth-based artwork like quilts or clothing, hairstyling tips etc. for a Black Lesbian magazine: DA JUICE! Please send SASE and bio by July 15, 1995 (for next issue on identify) to above address.

The Magazine Shelf: A Look Inside the Magazines at Alpha Ontario
Alpha Ontario
21 Park Road
Toronto, Ont., M4W 2N1

Lists the covers and tables of contents of approximately 25 magazines in Alpha Ontario's collection. Alphacard holders may order photocopies of articles that interest them at $4.00 per article and all others may order photocopies of articles at $8.00 each.

Getting Together Against Elder Abuse: Seniors Speak Out
National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
Family Violence Prevention Division
Health Programs and Services Branch
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1B4
1-800-267-1291
(613) 941-8930 (fax)

This document describes the problem of elder abuse, identifies the characteristics of abusive situations and suggests solutions in education and training, legal issues and seniors' rights, financial issues and legislation as well as available support services.



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