Research Projects

This 2014 report shares findings from a McCreary Centre Society project on youth with FASD who have substance use challenges. This project was funded by the Department of Justice Canada’s Youth Justice Fund. Download the full report

A consultation to gain community input into the issue of youth gang involvement in Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows (2013).  Download the full report

An evaluation of PLEA’s Career Path program which operated from 2010 to 2012 and provided meaningful employment and mentorship to males and females, ages 15 to 18, who are at risk of criminal exploitation. Download the full report

Longitudinal study (2008-2012) of 6 PLEA programs supporting youth in conflict with the law with illicit substance abuse issues and other challenges. Download the full report

An evaluation of PLEA’s Raising Hands project which operated from 2017-20 that involved dedicated staff (“Indigenous Navigators”) supporting the cultural and reintegration needs of Indigenous program participants attending our residential treatment programs, as well as when they transitioned out of the programs. The initiative also intended to help build capacity at PLEA to foster cultural sensitivity and safety.

This 2019 report evaluates the incorporation of yoga as a trauma-informed practice for youth participating in drug treatment programs.  Youth in PLEA’s Daughters & Sisters program participated in this project which was undertaken by the Yoga Outreach Society and evaluated by the McCreary Centre Society.

In September 2020 PLEA welcomed a team from Inside Out Policy Research to evaluate its Onyxworks program.  This research is the second site visit undertaken by the team whose evaluation comes as part of our partnership with Canadian Women’s Foundation, who also provided 5 years for funding to the program.