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The Social Policy Research Centre (SPR Centre), housed within the Faculty of Social Work, was first established in 1972 as the Social Policy Research Unit. It was the first independent academic unit in Western Canada devoted to social policy research and at the time was the only academic unit of its kind at the University of Regina and in Saskatchewan.
Our researchers explore and address issues such as poverty and income equality; child and youth welfare; newcomers; refugees and immigrants; mental health and addictions; mixed ability issues; and needs of older adults. A cross-cutting theme focuses on social work education, where we apply innovative methods to incorporate new knowledge into the curriculum.
By identifying gaps and emerging issues and engaging with policy makers to implement meaningful change, our research seeks to improve the lives of Saskatchewan residents. Involving students in the research process contributes to the development of future researchers who will in turn strengthen society through their knowledge, compassion and action.
For more information on the SPR Centre please visit our website at https://www.uregina.ca/socialwork/Research/index.html
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Poverty Papers 1
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 2008-06)This report is the first in a series of poverty papers published by the Social Policy Research Unit (SPR), Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina. The purpose of the papers is to analyze an aspect of poverty in society ... -
Saskatchewan child poverty report : November 2003
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Saskatchewan child poverty report : November 2002
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 2002-11) -
Report card on child poverty in Saskatchewan : November 2001
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 2001-11) -
Report card on child poverty in Saskatchewan 2000
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 2000) -
Report card on child poverty in Saskatchewan : November 2006
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 2006-11) -
Report card on child poverty in Saskatchewan : November 2005
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 2005-11) -
Report card on child poverty in Saskatchewan : November 2004
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 2004-11) -
Youth and Unemployment: Plans and Prospects
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 1984) -
Living Without Power
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 1986) -
Employment & Unemployment: The Economic and Social Context of Social Work and Human Justice Education and Practice
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 1989) -
Welfare Reform and the Canada Assistance Plan: The Breakdown of Public Welfare in Saskatchewan 1981 - 1989
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 1989-05) -
Winning and Losing at Welfare: Saskatchewan and Canada 1981-1989
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 1989-09) -
Work and Economic Insecurity: Saskatchewan in the 1980s
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 1990-07) -
Policy Research and Community Action: The Regina Child Hunger Coalition
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 1991-05) -
Changing Labour Markets and Family Income Security in Canada and Saskatchewan: With Comments on Canada's New System of Child Benefits
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 1993-05) -
Labour Market Restructuring and the Public Safety Net: Current Trends in the Australian and Canadian Welfare State
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 1993-05) -
Food Costs in Northern Saskatchewan: Implications for Health and Social Policy
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 1993-10) -
The Contingent Economy: Manufacturing McJobs?
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 1995-04) -
The Circle of Self-Government: An Observer's Field Guide to Aboriginal Government of Social Services
(Social Policy Research Unit, University of Regina, 1996-01)
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