February 2013

During the summer of 2012, the Edmonton Social Planning Council ran a series of discussions with marginalized groups in our community to learn more about what they would like to see in the Government of Alberta's Social Policy Framework. During each discussion, we recorded the main themes that were discussed. This information was used to create summary reports for each discussion. These reports, which are listed below, contain valuable information about the various challenges that marginalized Edmontonians face in our community. They also demonstrate the need for an effective Social Policy Framework that addresses social inequality in our province.

In February 2013, Alberta Human Services had released the Social Policy Framework.

Our Focus Group Discussion Summaries

Discussion Summary- Canadian Mental Health Association

Discussion Summary- Canadian Native Friendship Centre

Discussion Summary- Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation (CEASE)

Discussion Summary- Friends of Stanley Milner Library

Discussion Summary- Jasper Place Health and Wellness Centre

Discussion Summary- Old Strathcona Youth Society

Discussion Summary- Project Adult Literacy Society (PALS)

Discussion Summary- Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE)