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- 21. Children and youth at risk: A synthesis ArchivedArticles and reports: 81-589-X20010015850Description:
This attempt at a synthesis will centre around three questions: "What do we know about children and youth at risk?" "What do we need to know?" and "What are the major policy issues surrounding this area that might be informed by research?"
Release date: 2001-05-22 - Journals and periodicals: 81-589-XDescription:
The report Children and youth at risk documents the proceedings of a symposium held in Ottawa on April 6 and 7, 2000 to explore research and policy issues concerning the education of children who, for whatever reason, are at risk of not meeting the normal expectations of the education system.
It includes summaries of presentations, discussions and commissioned research papers. The themes and issues are summarized in a synthesis written by Dr. Robert Crocker of the faculty of education at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
The symposium was held as an activity of the Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda. The Canadian Education Statistics Council - a partnership between Statistics Canada and the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada - started this research program with a view to promoting research on policy issues in education of concern to researchers, policy-makers and practitioners. Human Resources Development Canada provided financial support for the symposium.
Release date: 2001-05-22 - Journals and periodicals: 89-572-XDescription:
The International Adult Literacy Survey was a 22-country initiative conducted between 1994 and 1998. In every country nationally representative samples of adults aged 16-65 were interviewed and tested at home, using the same literacy test. The main purpose of the survey was to find out how well adults use information to function in society. Another aim was to investigate the factors that influence literacy proficiency and to compare these between countries.
This monograph presents 10 international indicators that allow readers to compare the literacy proficiency of Americans with that of other populations. The findings confirm that low literacy is an important issue in all regions and countries surveyed.
Release date: 2001-02-08 - Articles and reports: 11F0019M2000140Geography: CanadaDescription:
The correlation of occupational gender composition and wages is the basis of pay equity/comparable worth legislation. A number of previous studies have examined this correlation in US data, identifying some of the determinants of low wages in "female jobs", as well as important limitations of public policy in this area. There is little evidence, however, from other jurisdictions. This omission is particularly disturbing in the case of Canada, which now has some of the most extensive pay equity legislation in the world. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive picture, circa the late 1980's, of the occupational gender segregation in Canada and its consequences for wages. We also draw explicit comparisons of our findings to evidence for the United States. We find that the link between female wages and gender composition is much stronger in the United States than in Canada, where it is generally small and not statistically significant. The relatively more advantageous position of women in female jobs in Canada is found to be linked to higher unionization rates and the industry-wage effects of "public goods" sectors.
Release date: 2000-09-05 - 25. Youth and crime ArchivedArticles and reports: 11-008-X19990014577Geography: CanadaDescription:
This article looks at the factors that increase the chances of youth becoming involved in crime.
Release date: 1999-06-08 - Articles and reports: 82-003-X19980044511Geography: CanadaDescription:
This article discusses some of the benefits and challenges of data from a longitudinal panel as exemplified by the National Population Health Survey (NPHS). An overview of content and collection methods, sample design, response rates, and some of the special methodological and operational approaches for this longitudinal survey.
Release date: 1999-04-29 - 27. To What Extent Are Canadians Exposed to Low Income? ArchivedArticles and reports: 75F0002M1999001Description:
This paper investigates the extent to which Canadians were exposed to low income during the 1993 to 1996 period.
Release date: 1999-03-25 - 28. A Profile of Youth Justice in Canada ArchivedJournals and periodicals: 85-544-XGeography: CanadaDescription:
This publication presents information on youth crime and young offenders, including rates of crime, characteristics of young offenders and their victims, youth court cases, youth corrections, and repeat offenders.
Release date: 1998-12-15 - Articles and reports: 85-002-X19980088290Geography: CanadaDescription:
This series of reports provides detailed statistics and analysis on a variety of topics and issues concerning Canada's justice system. Annual Juristats are produced on areas such as: crime, homicide, youth and adult courts, and corrections. Additional Juristats are also produced each year on current topics of interest to the justice community. This is a unique periodical, of great interest to those who have to plan, establish, administer and evaluate justice programs and projects, or anyone who has an interest in Canada's justice system.
Release date: 1998-06-04 - 30. Lifelong learning: Who goes back to school? ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X199100492Geography: CanadaDescription:
Over twice as many adults were enrolled in credit courses in 1990 as in 1980. The author suggests a person's age, sex, occupation and labour force status are influential factors in returning to school.
Release date: 1991-12-02
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- 1. Criminal Justice Indicators ArchivedTable: 85-227-XDescription:
This report presents indicators to measure the workload and performance of the criminal justice system, as well as indictors on a number of socio-demographic and economic factors that can be associated with crime and victimization. In this report, workload and volume measures centre on the work of the police, courts, corrections, diversion programs and victim services and changes over time. Examples of workload and volume indicators examined in this report include: the number of criminal incidents known to police; the number of people serviced by alternative measures, mediation, dispute resolution and diversion programs; the number of cases dealt with in court; average counts in corrections institutions, and; the number of persons assisted by victim service agencies. Performance indicators are organized according to the following five general goals of the criminal justice system: 1) Public order, safety and national security through prevention and intervention; 2) Offender accountability, reintegration and rehabilitation; 3) Public trust, confidence and respect for the justice system; 4) Social equity and access to the justice system for all citizens, and; 5) Victim needs served. Examples of performance indicators examined in this report are: the overall cost of administering the sectors of the criminal justice system; the type and length of sentences ordered in court; public satisfaction with the police, the courts, and the correctional and parole systems; the number of applications for legal aid, and; the number of services for victims of crime. The various socio-demographic and economic indicators included in this report are presented in order to present statistical information on the factors that can be associated with crime. These 'context of crime indicators are organized into three broad categories: Community and society, Family, and Individual. Examples of such indicators examined in this report are: the age and sex distributions of the population; income levels and labour force participation; levels of social engagement; levels of gang activity; family structures; levels of child support; levels of education; the rate of literacy, and; the rate of alcohol and drug abuse among the adult and youth population.
Release date: 2005-12-20 - Table: 97F0017X2001003Description:
This table is part of the topic "Education in Canada: School Attendance and Levels of Schooling," which presents data on school attendance and the highest level of schooling Canadians have attained, and data on certificates, degrees or diplomas they have been granted. These data can be used to track the educational qualifications of the labour force in general, and of specific groups such as women or immigrants. These data can also be used to measure the link between level of schooling and paid employment.
"School attendance" refers to either full-time or part-time attendance at school, college or university during the nine-month period between September 2000 and May 2001. It is counted only for courses that could be used as credits towards a certificate, diploma or degree.
This data table can be found in the Topic Bundle: Education in Canada: School Attendance and Levels of Schooling, 2001 Census, Catalogue No. 97F00017XCB2001000.
It is also possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. Refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB for more information.
This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0017XIE2001003.
Release date: 2003-03-11
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- Articles and reports: 81-004-X20040067781Description:
Using data from the Youth In Transition Survey, this article identifies early indicators that a student might be at risk of dropping out of high school by the age of 17, by comparing high school dropouts to high school continuers and graduates on a range of characteristics at age 15.
Release date: 2005-02-23 - 12. Who Pursues Postsecondary Education, Who Leaves and Why? Results from the Youth in Transition Survey ArchivedArticles and reports: 81-595-M2004026Geography: CanadaDescription:
This report examines factors related to entering college or university as well as to leaving postsecondary education prior to completion.
Release date: 2004-11-18 - 13. The gap in achievement between boys and girls ArchivedArticles and reports: 81-004-X20040047423Description:
This article reviews the evidence on the existence of a gender gap in these education indicators: literacy test results, high school drop-out rates and the proportion of each sex enrolled in full-time undergraduate studies.
Release date: 2004-10-29 - 14. In and out of High School: First Results from the Second Cycle of the Youth in Transition Survey, 2002 ArchivedArticles and reports: 81-595-M2004014Geography: CanadaDescription:
This report focusses on two key aspects of the dropping-out process: leaving high school without a diploma, and returning to high school after having dropped out.
Release date: 2004-04-05 - 15. Measuring school engagement ArchivedArticles and reports: 81-003-X20020026525Geography: CanadaDescription:
This report discusses the methodology for the development of two school engagement scales using items from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY) teachers' questionnaire.
Release date: 2003-06-11 - 16. Learning, Earning and Leaving: The Relationship Between Working While in High School and Dropping out ArchivedArticles and reports: 81-595-M2003004Geography: CanadaDescription:
This study investigates the link between having a job in high school and quitting school. It uses data from the Youth in Transition Survey (YITS).
Release date: 2003-05-26 - 17. Innovation Is a Social Process ArchivedArticles and reports: 88F0006X2003006Description:
This working paper is based on a speech delivered by Judith Maxwell, President of the Canadian Policy Research Networks. In her discourse, Ms. Maxwell challenged her listeners to 'think outside of the box' on innovation and to be creative in how they approached the topic. For her, innovation extends beyond economic activities into societal interactions and culture. Therefore, innovation translates into more than productivity growth and improved efficiency, but also better living, working and learning conditions.
Release date: 2003-03-28 - 18. The costs of dropping out of high school ArchivedArticles and reports: 81-589-X20010015843Description:
Labour Force Survey data reveal that dropout rates decreased throughout the 1990s in Canada. In 1999, the dropout rate stood at 15.1 per cent for 18- to 19 year-olds and 11.9 per cent for 20- to 24 year-olds.
Release date: 2001-05-22 - 19. Children and youth at risk: A synthesis ArchivedArticles and reports: 81-589-X20010015850Description:
This attempt at a synthesis will centre around three questions: "What do we know about children and youth at risk?" "What do we need to know?" and "What are the major policy issues surrounding this area that might be informed by research?"
Release date: 2001-05-22 - Journals and periodicals: 81-589-XDescription:
The report Children and youth at risk documents the proceedings of a symposium held in Ottawa on April 6 and 7, 2000 to explore research and policy issues concerning the education of children who, for whatever reason, are at risk of not meeting the normal expectations of the education system.
It includes summaries of presentations, discussions and commissioned research papers. The themes and issues are summarized in a synthesis written by Dr. Robert Crocker of the faculty of education at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
The symposium was held as an activity of the Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda. The Canadian Education Statistics Council - a partnership between Statistics Canada and the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada - started this research program with a view to promoting research on policy issues in education of concern to researchers, policy-makers and practitioners. Human Resources Development Canada provided financial support for the symposium.
Release date: 2001-05-22
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