Introduction
Substance abuse is a nation-wide phenomenon – with an increase in both drug users and manufacturers in Canada, effective harm reduction strategies are in high demand (Howlett, Giovannetti, Vanderklippe, & Perreaux, 2016; Kerr et al., 2009; Lunn & Zimonjic, 2016; CBC News, 2009). With the highest rate of drug related crimes committed in British Columbia, Vancouver's Downtown Eastside is home to one of the country's largest populations of illicit drug users (Kerr et al., 2009; Cotter, Greenland, & Karam, 2013; Urban Health Research Initiative, 2013; Yuen, 2016; Elliott, Malkin, & Gold, 2013). Drug-related deaths in Canada have grown significantly since 2007 – with a 40% increase from 2015 to 2016 alone, the monthly average has now …show more content…
In addition, we will be acquiring literature and evidence from academic journal articles and websites. Data sources we have thus far are included in the References list, located on pages 6-8 of this proposal. Sampling Technique We have used purposive sampling to decide which news and journal articles to use as our data sources, and we will continue to use this technique as we gather additional sources throughout our research. Our goal is to represent public opinion – both in opposition and in agreement with supervised injection sites. We will also attempt to represent opinions from different cities in Canada, with a focus on Vancouver as it is the only city thus far with Insite …show more content…
In addition, academic sources will be concurrently examined to critically evaluate the controversy behind supervised injection sites. The tools we will be utilizing for this method will include, academic journals, newspaper articles, online blogs, and statistic logs that contain information regarding Insite. As a result, this information will provide us with statistics (eg. number of clients making use of the program), as well as records of the different perceptions associated with the facility (eg. public, media, business, and government). Each group member will be participating in gathering data, with an average of 1 to 2 hours of collection per member
Data Coding and Analysis Our data collection will involve looking at re-emerging public opinions and themes surrounding the perception of Insite. As a result, we will be able to obtain an understanding of opposing viewpoints, as well as the reasoning behind them. Our data analysis will follow an inductive approach in which observations will be made to indicate possible patterns on public opinion and perception of Insite.
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Substance abuse is a nation-wide phenomenon – with an increase in both drug users and manufacturers in Canada, effective harm reduction strategies are in high demand (Howlett, Giovannetti, Vanderklippe, & Perreaux, 2016; Kerr et al., 2009; Lunn & Zimonjic, 2016; CBC News, 2009). With the highest rate of drug related crimes committed in British Columbia, Vancouver's Downtown Eastside is home to one of the country's largest populations of illicit drug users (Kerr et al., 2009; Cotter, Greenland, & Karam, 2013; Urban Health Research Initiative, 2013; Yuen, 2016; Elliott, Malkin, & Gold, 2013). Drug-related deaths in Canada have grown significantly since 2007 – with a 40% increase from 2015 to 2016 alone, the monthly average has now …show more content…
In addition, we will be acquiring literature and evidence from academic journal articles and websites. Data sources we have thus far are included in the References list, located on pages 6-8 of this proposal. Sampling Technique We have used purposive sampling to decide which news and journal articles to use as our data sources, and we will continue to use this technique as we gather additional sources throughout our research. Our goal is to represent public opinion – both in opposition and in agreement with supervised injection sites. We will also attempt to represent opinions from different cities in Canada, with a focus on Vancouver as it is the only city thus far with Insite …show more content…
In addition, academic sources will be concurrently examined to critically evaluate the controversy behind supervised injection sites. The tools we will be utilizing for this method will include, academic journals, newspaper articles, online blogs, and statistic logs that contain information regarding Insite. As a result, this information will provide us with statistics (eg. number of clients making use of the program), as well as records of the different perceptions associated with the facility (eg. public, media, business, and government). Each group member will be participating in gathering data, with an average of 1 to 2 hours of collection per member
Data Coding and Analysis Our data collection will involve looking at re-emerging public opinions and themes surrounding the perception of Insite. As a result, we will be able to obtain an understanding of opposing viewpoints, as well as the reasoning behind them. Our data analysis will follow an inductive approach in which observations will be made to indicate possible patterns on public opinion and perception of Insite.
Ethical