Recent Publications

Edmonton's Social Research Directory
July 2010

This guide was created to provide information about library collections of use to social researchers.  Libraries and resource centres included in the Directory collect information about the individuals and groups that make up society, their welfare, and their interactions; provide public access to the collection, even if material does not circulate or hours and service are limited; and are located in Edmonton.

The Quality of Life Needs & Priorities of Edmontonians Facing Social & Economic Barriers
Dec 2009

 The ESPC was contracted by the City of Edmonton to investigate the needs and priorities of Edmontonians facing barriers as part of The Way We Live: Edmonton's People Plan. This report will be used to inform the City's 10-year plan to improve the health, safety and well-being of Edmontonians.

We Must Do Better: It's Time to Make Alberta Poverty-Free
Nov 2009

This report, authored by Jim Gurnett (in partnership with the ESPC, Public Interest Alberta, and the Bissell Centre), is a follow up to the We Can Do Better report released in 2009.

We Must do Better overviews:

• the results of 5 poverty forums held across the province in 2009;
• recent statistics on poverty and unemployment in Alberta; and,
• potential public policy and program options that would help to reduce or eliminate poverty.

Tracking the TRENDS 2009: Neighbourhood Well-Being in Edmonton
2009

Tracking the TRENDS is a comprehensive collection of current & historial demographic and socioeconomic data focused on the Edmonton region.  This edition of the ESPC's flagship publication features an analysis of the well-being of Edmonton neighbourhoods,with data presented in detailed, full-colour maps.  The publication also includes an updated and expanded Social Health Index.

Click the following links to view slides of the graphs and maps in TTT 2009: *
Part 1: Major Social & Economic Trends
Part 2: Edmonton Neighbourhoods
Part 3: Edmonton Social Health Index 

* slides do not include analysis and data tables.

The full-colour report with analysis and data tables is available for puchase (order online):
$33.00 + $2.75 shipping per copy
ESPC member price: $23.00 + shipping.   (Log-in for special pricing)  

Non-Profits and Policy Advocacy: Learning from Success 
2009

This document is a review of successful non-profit policy advocacy practices. Using case studies and examples from Alberta, Canada, and internationally, this guide outlines how and why non-profits should participate in policy advocacy, and breaks down some of the key features of successful policy advocacy efforts. The appendices contain further policy advocacy resources and contact information for policy advocacy coalitions working on a variety of campaigns. 

Doing it Right! A Needs Assessment Workbook
2009

A refreshed version of our classic needs assessment workbook is now available!  The workbook is easy-to-use and provides a clear understanding of what a needs assessment is, why one should be done and how to get started. Includes five worksheets and additional references.

We Can Do Better: Toward an Alberta Child & Family Poverty Reduction Strategy
Nov 2008

77,595 children live in poverty in Alberta, Canada's wealthiest province.
We Can Do Better outlines the most current statistics on child and family poverty in Alberta & offers solutions that would allow us to do better for our most vulnerable children and families.

Hard copies of this report are available free of charge. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or call (780-423-2031) for more information.