VIURRSpace
The Libraries of Royal Roads University and Vancouver Island University collaboratively offer VIURRSpace to digitally preserve and showcase selected scholarly and creative works of the universities, together with special collections that represent the unique character of the region.
Recent Submissions
Item How cities can lead: Urban nature-based solutions for climate change(Watershed Sentinel Educational Society, 2025)In the absence of national governments taking decisive action to address the climate crisis, cities are taking the lead to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience with nature-based climate solutions.Item A phenomenological study of the behavioural management of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2024)This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to recommend behavioural and emotional regulation management strategies for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that are gleaned from the participants’ professional and personal experiences with ASD. The participant group consisted of four professionals who work with children with ASD and two adults who have ASD. The participants were recruited through a purposive sampling method. Data was collected through in-person and online semi-structured interviews that were 45 minutes to 1 hour in length. Data was analysed using content analysis and inductive coding methods. As a result, the behavioural management strategies were clustered into the themes “getting to know the child”, “using strategies to help build cognitive flexibility”, “using behavioural management tools” and “adjusting the adult’s attitude”. This study revealed that it is crucial to know that there is no one-size-fits-all approach in managing behaviours of children with ASD as each child is unique. Thus, effective behavioural management requires taking the child’s individual needs and expectations into consideration, which involves tailoring the selected tools and techniques specific to each case.Item Outdoor spaces for everyone: Improving access to backcountry hiking trails for people with physical disabilities in the Sea to Sky corridor(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2025-04)People with physical disabilities (PwPD) face accessibility challenges on backcountry hiking trails in the Sea to Sky (S2S) corridor. Through an analysis of existing infrastructure, current collaboration efforts, and existing supporting documents, the research identifies key barriers such as inconsistent accessibility information, fragmented jurisdictional management, and limited access to adaptive equipment and transportation. Planning practices should work towards improving inclusion through consistent trail information systems, strengthened partnerships between parks and adaptive sports organizations, and sustainable funding to support long-term accessibility improvements. A shift in perspectives and behaviours from other users is necessary to reduce the stigma of PwPD in backcountry hiking spaces and the dismissive perspectives of adaptive and mobilityassisted equipment. Balancing accessibility with environmental and experiential considerations will ensure that PwPD needs are met without diminishing the value and essence of backcountry hiking spaces. By addressing these gaps through planning and collaboration, this research provides strategies to enhance access while preserving the integrity of natural spaces, ensuring that PwPD can navigate and enjoy backcountry environments with greater independence and confidence.Item First Response: Centering Victim Care in Human Trafficking(2025)This research study focuses on human trafficking for sexual exploitation, one of many forms of gender-based violence. Victims are often recruited and groomed at an early age, experience manipulation, and complex forms of coercion and control. There are few studies that examine the types of support that victims need when reaching out for help. The current study employed a feminist methodology to examine victim service and specialized police officer insights into the types of responses victims need when seeking support. The research suggests centering support around the needs of victims using a collaborative model focused on a trauma-informed, client-centered approach. Enhanced knowledge is recommended for victims of trafficking to receive a consistent response from professionals, whether that be healthcare, education, or criminal justice personnel.Item Serving inequality: exploring gender-based disparities in Victoria James’s Wine Girl(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2024)
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