Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
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Best Practice in the Development of Hose-Homes and Respite Care for Youth
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Tancorre, Kasandra, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): A Way Home Peterborough
Abstract: <p> The purpose of this project was to determine best practices in the development of a host- home program and other respite care programs for youth ages 14-24 in Peterborough, Ontario. The project is being completed for A Way Home Peterborough (AWHP), a local organization striving to end youth homelessness in the Peterborough area by 25% by 2021. </p>
How Much Can We Grow? Determining a Best Method to Measure Sidewalk/Frontyard/Backyard Garden Harvests
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Boesche, Jennifer, Other (oth): Trent University Environment and Resource Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Nourish
Abstract: <p> Food insecurity is becoming a growing issue within the city of Peterborough. Food insecurity can be generally defined as having a lack of physical and economic access to an adequate quantity of both affordable and nutritious food. Nourish is a non-profit organization in Peterborough which seeks to improve food security within the Peterborough community by determining a single method… more
Understanding the Increase in Mental Health Calls to Peterborough Police Since 2010
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Curran, Scottie Jean, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Police Service
Abstract: <p> In 2010 there was a spike in the calls that the Peterborough Police Service (PPS) received and classified as mental health related. There has not been a significant decline in mental health calls since this rise in 2010. To understand why there was an increase in calls, this project investigated how the PPS currently classify the calls they receive and changes that may have occurred in… more
How Much Can We Grow? Determining a Best Method to Measure Sidewalk/Frontyard/Backyard Garden Harvests [poster]
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Boesche, Jennifer, Other (oth): Trent University Environment and Resource Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Nourish
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Understanding the Increase in Mental Health Calls to Peterborough Police Since 2010 [poster]
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Curran, Scottie Jean, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Police Service
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A Community-Based Approach to Retirement Living Development Projects [poster]
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Jennings, Natalie, Creator (cre): Pirrie, Laurel, Creator (cre): Rutherford, Kara, Creator (cre): Smith, Amy, Other (oth): Trent University Psychology, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Abbeyfield House Society of Lakefield
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The Status of the Artist in Peterborough [poster]
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Currier, Anna, Other (oth): Trent University Sustainability Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Electric City Culture Council
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Why She Cycles: Building the Case for Community Bike Repair and Bike Education
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Austin, Olivia, Creator (cre): Lusted, Melanie, Other (oth): Trent University Women and Gender Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): B!KE
Abstract: <p> The aim of this project was to learn more about the link between women's knowledge of bicycle mechanics/repair skills and women's usage of bicycles. The methods used were a literature review, survey analysis and conducting interviews. In the literature, a gap in cycling habits has been noted between women and men cyclists, with men riding significantly more than women. As well… more
Why She Cycles: Building the Case for Community Bike Repair and Bike Education [poster]
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Austin, Olivia, Creator (cre): Lusted, Melanie, Other (oth): Trent University Women and Gender Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): B!KE
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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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Promising Practices for Landlord Engagement and Retention in Mitigating Tenancy Risk in the Mental Health and Addications Sector [presentation]
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Rutherford, Craig, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): HKPR Regional HSJCC
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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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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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Education and Outreach at the Trent Vegetable Gardens Part 2
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Roy, Emmanuelle, Creator (cre): Stapleton, Emma, Other (oth): Trent University Geography, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Trent Vegetable Gardens
Abstract: <p>This community-based research project evaluates the Trent Vegetable Gardens (TVG) and the effectiveness of their community outreach and educational programming. The current project is Part 2 of a three-part project, of which Part 1 was completed in 2016. The purpose of this project is to conduct an impact assessment of current educational programming at the TVG, which will identify… more
Peterborough Bicycling Statistical Analysis Project
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Knackstedt, Joshua, Other (oth): Trent University Mathematics, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): GreenUP
Abstract: <p>The purpose of this project was to gather the collected data, organize it into an effective series of documents, and analyze it for significant trends. One of the documents generated consists of two spreadsheets. The first contains all of the biker and pedestrian numbers collected to enable an easier comparison of the numbers from each location. The purpose of the second spreadsheet is… more
Do Trent University Students Support the Divestment From Fossil Fuels Movement? A Methodology Development
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Spiwak, Alaine, Creator (cre): Dergacheva, Kristina, Other (oth): Trent University International Development Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Climate Justice Trent
Abstract: <p>This paper explores the divestment from fossil fuels movement, which is a recent socioenvironmental movement aimed at pressuring Canadian universities and colleges to dissolve current investments, stocks, or bonds in the fossil fuel industry. This divestment campaign took place at Trent University from 2012-2015, but was unsuccessful in their lobbying for full fossil fuel divestment. As… more
Documenting the interpretation history of the Mill at Lang Pioneer Village Museum
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Veenstra, Victoria, Other (oth): Trent University History, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Lang Pioneer Village Museum
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Approaching a $15 Minimum Wage at Trent University
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Flinders, Rachel, Other (oth): Trent University Geography, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): OPIRG
Abstract: <p>The goal of this report is to research post-secondary campuses and cities that have implemented a $15 minimum wage, as well as campaigns and concrete strategies for doing so. Guided by this research, it will propose the best approach to implementing a $15 minimum wage at Trent University and in Peterborough. The methodological approach used to address the research questions raised in… more
The Durham At-Risk Housing Network Evaluation
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Onistchenko-Abrantes, Skylar, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Community Development Council Durham
Abstract: <p>The purpose of this project was to evaluate a housing network within the Durham Region (Durham At-Risk Housing Network) by comparing it to other similar networks, identifying the impact the network has had on its members, their clients, and any improvements that could be made to better suit its members. A literature review was conducted to determine the existence of similar housing… more
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