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The Harms of Incarceration: The Evidence Base and Human Rights Framework for Decarceration and Harm Reduction in Prisons

Background document

The criminalisation of drug use and possession and disproportionate criminal penalties for all drug offences result in the over-representation of peo…

Source : Harm Reduction International (HRI)
Format: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Policy, decision-making and legal approaches, Substance use policy, Justice and public safety, Human rights

An Evidence Brief: Harm Reduction Implementation Framework (HRIF)

Academic article

The purpose of this evidence-based implementation framework is to assist leaders, service providers, and policymakers to fully and effectively implem…

Source : Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR)
Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction

Creating Space for Dialogue about Harm Reduction

Fact sheet/infographic

This infographic provides background on harm reduction and outlines discussion questions for beginning a dialogue about harm reduction.

Source : Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR)
Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction

Gendering the Scene: Women, Gender-Diverse People, and Harm Reduction in Canada

Report

This report highlights the state of harm reduction services in Canada in the context of gender and reviews the impacts on women and gender-diverse pe…

Source : HIV Legal Network
Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Population-specific resources

"Taking Care of Each Other" Harm Reduction Video Series

Webinar

FNHA and Vancouver Coastal Health worked with filmmaker Asia Youngman to create a video series about Indigenous Harm Reduction. These videos are a te…

Source : First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Format: Link
Published: 2018
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Population-specific resources

Indigenous-Centred Approaches to Harm Reduction and Hepatitis C Programs

Report

Across the country, Indigenous communities and allies are leading unique and innovative programs to address harms associated with substance use, incl…

Source : CATIE
Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Population-specific resources

Supporting GBT2Q People Who Use Crystal Meth

Report

While sexual health services catering to gay, bisexual, trans, Two-Spirit, and queer (GBT2Q) people are available in Metro Vancouver, mental health a…

Source : Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC)
Format: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Substance-specific resources, Population-specific resources

Talking to Youth About Cannabis Vaping: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Guide

This guide provides healthcare professionals with the questions they need to ask youth to start a meaningful conversation about the risk associated w…

Source : Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)
Format: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Substance-specific resources, Population-specific resources

Parler du vapotage de cannabis avec les jeunes : Un guide pour les professionnels de la santé

Guide

Ce guide propose aux professionnels de la santé des questions à poser aux jeunes pour amorcer une conversation constructive sur les risques associés …

Source : Centre canadien sur les dépendances et l'usage de substances
Format: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Substance-specific resources, Population-specific resources

Indigenous Harm Reduction = Reducing the Harms of Colonialism

Background document

​​​​​The purpose of this policy brief is to outline Indigenous approaches to harm reduction. The authors also recommend ways in which governments and…

Source : Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN), Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development (ICAD)
Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Population-specific resources