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Edmonton Men's Resources Survey — Questionnaire

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Men's Resource Survey-SU

Men's Resource Survey


The purpose of this survey is to identify resources in the Edmonton area specifically targeted towards Men, including young men.  Your efforts will help identify Men's needs and provide direction for future work.  Please note, we are aware of some services available but would request that you be as thorough as time permits.
Thank you for being part of this work.

The following question attempts to address the need to establish current
information as to what is available for men in the Edmonton area.

1. To your knowledge, what resources are currently available in Edmonton that [are] targeted
    for Men?  If possible please provide the name of the agency and the type of program. (The
    resources may be anywhere in Edmonton: agencies, churches, private therapists or community
    organizations, feel free to attach additional information, brochures, pamphlets, ect.)
 

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The following questions address the identifying and prioritizing need. (Base your responses on your past or present needs as well as the needs of  other men.)

2. In your opinion, what needs for service or resources do men have?

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3. How did you become aware of these needs?

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4. Of the needs you have identified could you please rank them in priority order?

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5. Given your understanding of "Men's needs" and the resources available would you say there is,

    Too much                                          Enough                                           Not Enough

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    time and effort being devoted to developing and providing Men's Services?

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The following questions attempt to address Men's use of resources.

6. Are resources under utilized by men? If so, which?

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7. What blocks men from accessing resources? Please be as specific as possible.

A. Barriers that stem from the way an agency is organized?

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B. Barriers that stem from society.

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C. Barriers that stem from the man himself.

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8. What else may cause under use?

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9. What have you found helpful to access resources?

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10. How could resources be designed to be more male friendly?

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12. How can Men's resources be better promoted?  

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The following questions attempt to address the direction for future work.

13. Are additional Men's resources needed?  If so, what?  

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14. Besides providing direct services, what else could be done to support the development of resources for men? 

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Would you like to add any additional information or opinions?

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The following questions address future follow-up.

14.    Are you interested in being part of the development of services for men?
                      YES  ___                                   NO   ___
 

15. How would you like to participate?
                    A. Discussion Group           ___              B. Developing Programs ___
                    C. Delivering Programs      ___              D. Work Shops                ___
                    E. Advocacy Group             ___              F. Public Education          ___
                    G. Other (please indicate)  ___
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16. If you would like to participate further or would like the results of the survey
        please provide your contact information.

     Name & Mailing- Address.                                         Phone.

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Thank you for completing the survey.  Please return the survey to either Community Services or Catholic Social Services at the addresses noted below.
 
 

Dean McKellar
M. S. W., R. S. W.
The City of Edmonton Community Services 
#110, 6203-28th Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T6K 6G3
Fax: 496-5857
dean.mckellar@gov.edmonton.ab.ca
Doug Hohenstein
ProgramsProgram Coordinator, Family Living Programs
Catholic Social Services
8212-118 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5B 0G2
Fax: 479-2579
hohenstein@worldgate.ca

If you have any additional questions or comments please contact Doug or Dean.

Once again, thank you for your time and effort.

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Updates:
2001 01 30 (format changes)