I am interested in youth and family issues. Much of my work has been done in partnership with non-government community-based organizations delivering health, social, educational, or correctional services. This collaborative research emphasizes the gifts and assets of individuals, families, and communities facing significant challenges. The purpose of the research is to complement grassroots initiatives for change at the program and policy levels.

Selected Publications

Brown, J., Knol, D., Fraehlich, C., Campbell, M., Klimpke, E., Kuik, S., Roldan, M., & Ross, W. (2007). Adult learning in Aboriginal community-based inner-city organizations.

Brown, J., Friel, J., Hanning, R., Lengyel, C., & Isaak, C. (2007). Acculturation and food use patterns of urban Aboriginal peoples.

Mignone, J., Henley, H., Brown, J., O’Neil, J., & Ross, W. (2006). Increasing Aboriginal social capital: Information and communication technology and connectivity in Aboriginal communities in Canada.

Brown, J., Higgitt, N., Wingert, S., Knol, D., Block, H., Barkman, M., Charette, C., Jarman, L., Miller, C., & Parenteau, D. (2006). Second-stage housing for Aboriginal ex-offenders in Winnipeg's inner city.

Brown, J., Knol, D., Block, H., Prevost-Derbecker, S., Andrushko, K., Jarman, L., MIller, C., & Parenteau, D. (2006). Homeless youth in Winnipeg's inner city.

Brown, J. (2006). Drug strategy initiative: Program evaluation interim report.