Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
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Evaluating Inclusion: The Progress and Success of the Amigos Program in Peterborough High Schools, as well as Tools and Best Practices for Feedback [poster]
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): McNamee, Morgan, Creator (cre): Ahanin, Yasaman, Other (oth): Trent University International Development Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Heads Up for Inclusion
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Full Text: Evaluating Inclusion in Schools: The Amigos Program Heads up for Inclusion first developed their Amigos School Program in 2001 as an objective to using peer support and mentorship through the pairing of Amigos: youth with an intellectual or physical …
Community Gardening in Peterborough: Growing More than Food [poster]
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Sparling, Abby, Other (oth): Trent University Environment and Resource Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Nourish
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Full Text: What Motivates Community Gardeners In Peterborough? What is your main motivation for joining the community garden? Background: Community gardens are integral to creating healthy, sustainable, more resilient communities. Members of community gardens are …
Forest and Vernal Pool Quality: Evaluation for Potential Salamander Reintroduction [poster]
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Dutt, Shantanu, Creator (cre): Bencic, Sarah, Other (oth): Trent University Environment and Resource Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Northumberland Land Trust
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Full Text: Salamander Habitat Suitability in Northumberland Northumberland Land Trust property was evaluated for suitability of potential salamander habitat Methods In Spring and Summer of 2017 all vernal pools were surveyed for parameters listed : Soil pH …
Project Assessment and Evaluation: The Aspire Program [poster]
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Wessels, Emily Amanda, Other (oth): Trent University International Development Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): John Howard Society Peterborough
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Full Text: Aspire! Evaluating the Impact of Mentoring Programs on At Risk Youth Emily Wessels IDST 4220Y 2017-18 On behalf of the Trent Community Research Centre and the International Development Studies program, a student will review research on mentorship and at …
Barriers Preventing Youth from Using Transportation in Peterborough
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Slater, Jacob, Other (oth): Trent University Geography, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Youth Commission
Abstract: <p> Barriers Preventing Youth From Using Transportation in Peterborough was a community based research project that was completed in the 2017-2018 academic year at Trent University,Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The purpose of the project was to expand on information previously obtained by the Peterborough Youth Council (the host organization of the project), being that the youth… more
Full Text: Barriers Preventing Youth From Using Transportation In Peterborough Final Report by Jacob Slater Host Organization: Peterborough Youth Commission Faculty Supervisor: Cheryl McKenna-Newman, Roger Picton, Trent University Trent Community Research Centre …
Peterborough Community Support Court: An Evaluation of Recidivism
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Nguyen, Nhu, Other (oth): Trent University Psychology, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Local HSJCC
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Full Text: Running head: MENTAL HEALTH AND DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM Peterborough Community Support Court: An Evaluation of Recidivism Final Report By: Nhu Nguyen Host Organization: Peterborough Local HSJCC Host Supervisor: Jonathan Hewitt Faculty Supervisor: …
Effective Options for Post-Custody Accommodation
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): McPhee, Carissa, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Regional Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee
Abstract: <p> This paper examines provincial post-custody accommodation. The purpose of this research, was to investigate what is currently occurring in the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge (HKPR) region and review any existing best practice or programs for post-custody accommodation. To achieve this goal, a grey literature review was conducted and a survey addressing post-custody accommodation was… more
Full Text: Effective options for post-custody accommodation 1 Effective options for post-custody accommodation Final Report By: Carissa McPhee Host organization: Regional Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (Contact: Dave Jarvis) Faculty Supervisor: …
Inter-comparison of Precipitation Gauges for Water Survey Monitoring
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Brailsford, Scotia, Creator (cre): Forget, Meghan, Other (oth): Trent University Environment and Resource Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Ministry of Natural Resources
Abstract: <p> Precipitation gauges have historically been a valuable asset for surface water monitoring (Tokay et al, 2010), as well as predicting climatic change and seasonal variation (Grieser, 2015). This study will focus on the performances of three precipitation gauges at the Trent Climate Station in Peterborough, Ontario. The motivation of this project is to evaluate the potential of the new… more
Full Text: Inter-comparison of Precipitation Gauges for Water Survey Monitoring Final Report by Scotia Brailsford and Meghan Forget Host Organization: Ministry of Natural Resources/Trent University Faculty Supervisor: Tom Whillans, Trent University Trent Community …
Barriers Preventing Youth from Using Transportation in Peterborough [poster]
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Slater, Jacob, Other (oth): Trent University Geography, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Youth Commission
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Full Text: Barriers Preventing Youth from Using Transportation in Peterborough Jacob Slater | GEOG 4030Y-2017/2018 Host Supervisor: Ellen Stewart | Faculty Advisor: Dr. Roger Picton |TCRC Project Coordinator: Dr David Tough | Background Research Questions / Goals …
Peterborough Community Support Court: An Evaluation of Recidivism [presentation]
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Nguyen, Nhu, Other (oth): Trent University Psychology, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Local HSJCC
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Full Text: Evaluation of the Peterborough Community Support Court Nhu Nguyen Participants Characteristics • The court accepted 201 individuals from 2011 (the court’s inception) to November 30, 2017 Completion Rate • Average time in the court = 203.31 days 2011-2017 …
Effective Options for Post-Custody Accommodation [poster]
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): McPhee, Carissa, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Regional Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee
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Full Text: Post-Custody Accommodation Background • At the federal level there is a plan in place for post-custody accommodation. The accommodation plan includes access to halfway houses or transitional housing (long or short term). • At the provincial level, there …
Inter-comparison of Precipitation Gauges for Water Survey Monitoring [poster]
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Brailsford, Scotia, Creator (cre): Forget, Meghan, Other (oth): Trent University Environment and Resource Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Ministry of Natural Resources
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Full Text: Gauging the Gauges - Which is Best? Inter-Comparison of Precipitation Gauges for Water Survey Monitoring Meghan Forget and Scotia Brailsford ERSC 3160H 2018 Purpose Context ● This study will focus on an inter-comparison of three ● Precipitation gauges …
Peterborough Community Support Court: An Evaluation of Recidivism [poster]
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Nguyen, Nhu, Other (oth): Trent University Psychology, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Local HSJCC
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Full Text: Analysis of Peterborough Community Support Court Background Findings The Effects of Diversion Programs on Recidivism 44% 56% Nhu Nguyen 2017-2018 CAST 4813H 80% 80% 66% 60% 46% 40% 27% 25% 23% 20% During the program Completers 1 year postprogram 2 years …
Determining Barriers to Enrollment in the Ontario Electricity Support Program in Peterborough City and Country
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Hamilton, Victoria, Creator (cre): Tarakai, Laila, Other (oth): Trent University International Development Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): The Energy Cost Work Group, Peterborough Ontario
Abstract: <p>The rising costs of hydro places a financial burden on low-income households. The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) was launched to help relieve the pressure of these rising costs in Ontario. However, within the City and County of Peterborough there has been low enrollment in the subsidy program, representing a missed opportunity for individuals struggling with energy poverty.… more
Full Text: 1 Determining Barriers to Enrollment in the Ontario Electricity Support Program in Peterborough City and County Includes Final Report By Victoria Hamilton, and Laila Tarakai Completed for: The Energy Cost Work Group, Peterborough Ontario Supervising …
History of a Student-Led Organization II
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Godden, Mason, Other (oth): Trent University History, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): ORPIG
Abstract: <p>Abstract: OPIRG Peterborough celebrates its 40th anniversary of social and environmental justice activism in the Peterborough community. As a continuation of Rihannon Johnson's History of a Student-Led Organization I, this project chronicles the development of OPIRG Peterborough during the 1990's. Using sociologist Alan Sears' 'infrastructure of dissent' paradigm… more
Full Text: 1 History of a Student-Led Organization II Final Report By Mason Godden Completed for: OPIRG (contact: Kay Ma) Supervising Professor: Dimitry Anastakis Trent Community Research Centre Project Coordinator: Matthew Hayes Department: History Course Code: …
Identification of Best Practices for Coach in Special Needs Hockey
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Lloyd, Karlene, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program
Abstract: <p>The purpose of the project was to get concrete research into developing best practices for coaching special needs hockey. A review of the literature was conducted to see the importance of getting individuals with a disability involved in sports and the positive impact it can have on an individual's life. Surveys were sent out to organizations in both Canada and the United States.… more
Full Text: Identification of Best Practices for Coaching in Special Needs Hockey Includes: Final Report by Karlene Lloyd Host Organization: Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program (KKSNHP) Faculty Supervisor: Sharon Beaucage-Johnson, Trent University Trent …
Sustainable Stormwater Management: Protecting Peterborough's Harper creek Through Effective Policy and Priority Placement of Rain Gardens
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Amon, Emily, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough GreenUP
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Full Text: Sustainable Stormwater Management: Protecting Peterborough’s Harper Creek Through Effective Policy and Priority Placement of Rain Gardens Includes: Final Report By Emily Amon Completed for: Peterborough GreenUp Supervising Professors: Tom Whillans, …
Supporting Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Elliot, Brieanna, Other (oth): Trent University Geography, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): New Canadians Centre
Abstract: <p>In partnership with the New Canadians Centre, located in Peterborough, the goal of this research is to find ways to assist immigrants with entrepreneurship which will in turn lead to growth of the economy of the City of Peterborough as a whole. As Canadians, we live in a highly multicultural society in which immigration is the norm. Many of the immigrants that immigrate to Canada choose… more
Full Text: Running head: SUPPORTING IMMIGRANT ENTREPRENEURSHIP Supporting Immigrant Entrepreneurs Includes: Final Report By Brieanna Elliot Completed for: New Canadians Centre Supervising Professor: Heather Nicol Trent Community Research Centre Project Coordinator: …
Transitional Housing to Prevent and Reduce Youth Homelessness
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Hunt, Melissa, Other (oth): Trent University Gender and Women's Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Youth Emergency Shelter
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Full Text: Transitional Housing to Prevent and Reduce Youth Homelessness Final Report By: Melissa Hunt Completed for: Youth Emergency Shelter Faculty Supervisor: May Chazan Trent Community Research Centre Project Coordinator: Dr. David Tough Department: Gender and …
Evaluation of the 2013-2014 Sex Work Action Project (SWAP) in Peterborough, Ontario
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Evans, Ryne, Creator (cre): Reid, Brittany, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): PARN
Abstract: <p>The purpose of the present project was to evaluate the Sex Work Action Project (SWAP) that ran in Peterborough, Ontario from 2013-2014. The goal of SWAP was to improve the quality of life of street-level sex workers in Peterborough. This project aimed to determine the impact and value of SWAP, and to evaluate the strengths of the program and the improvements that could be made for a… more
Full Text: Evaluation of the 2013-2014 Sex Work Action Project (SWAP) in Peterborough, Ontario Final Report Ryne Evans and Brittany Reid Host Organization: PARN Faculty Supervisor: Sharon Beaucage-Johnson Trent Community Research Centre Project Coordinator: John …