Charlene Burmeister
Biographic Data
| ID | 5410290 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Charlene Burmeister |
| GIVEN NAMES | Charlene |
| FAMILY NAME | Burmeister |
| SIGNATURE | BURMEISTER C |
| AFFILIATIONS | BC Centre for Disease Control |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Public drug use, policing, and the limits of decriminalization in British Columbia: A mixed methods study
In January 2023, British Columbia implemented a province-wide decriminalization policy for simple drug possession that aimed to reduce criminal penalties for people who use drugs. However, the policy emerged alongside intense public and political scrutiny of visible drug use which led to new restrictions on public consumption. This study uses a mixed-methods approach that draws on quantitative data from the 2024 Harm Reduction Client Survey (N = …
Exploring the early impacts of drug decriminalization on harm reduction and opioid agonist treatment service operations and delivery in British Columbia: Insights from key informant interviews
Key informants perceived that decriminalization did not lead to immediate changes in HR and OAT site operations. Longstanding systemic barriers continued to limit service capacity and policy impact. Providers highlighted the need for sustained investment in housing, staffing, and supervised spaces to support meaningful engagement and reduce stigma. Addressing these foundational issues was seen as essential for realizing the policy's intended publ…
Responding to an evolving crisis: Meeting the needs of a growing population who smoke their unregulated substances
Motivators of and barriers to drug checking engagement in British Columbia, Canada: Findings from a cross-sectional study
Drug checking uptake remains low in British Columbia, however this study identified desire for services among participants, suggesting a need for expanded drug checking services. Behavioral change was reported among a high proportion of people who said they would not use their drugs if they tested positive for fentanyl, meaning that immunoassay strips alone have utility in the context of a pervasive fentanyl supply
Peer engagement barriers and enablers: Insights from people who use drugs in British Columbia, Canada
Participant, peer and Peep: Considerations and strategies for involving people who have used illicit substances as assistants and advisors in research
This project offers a unique approach to engaging people who use illicit substances and demonstrates how participation is an important endeavor that improves the relevance, capacity, and quality of research. Lessons learned in this project can be applied to future community-based research with people who use illicit substances or other marginalized groups and/or participatory settings
Peer engagement in harm reduction strategies and services: A critical case study and evaluation framework from British Columbia, Canada
Recommendations from this evaluation can be applied to other peer engagement initiatives in decision-making settings to improve relationships between peers and professionals and to ensure programs and policies are relevant and equitable
Peer engagement in harm reduction strategies and services: A critical case study and evaluation framework from British Columbia, Canada
Recommendations from this evaluation can be applied to other peer engagement initiatives in decision-making settings to improve relationships between peers and professionals and to ensure programs and policies are relevant and equitable
Participant, peer and Peep: Considerations and strategies for involving people who have used illicit substances as assistants and advisors in research
This project offers a unique approach to engaging people who use illicit substances and demonstrates how participation is an important endeavor that improves the relevance, capacity, and quality of research. Lessons learned in this project can be applied to future community-based research with people who use illicit substances or other marginalized groups and/or participatory settings
Peer engagement barriers and enablers: Insights from people who use drugs in British Columbia, Canada
Motivators of and barriers to drug checking engagement in British Columbia, Canada: Findings from a cross-sectional study
Drug checking uptake remains low in British Columbia, however this study identified desire for services among participants, suggesting a need for expanded drug checking services. Behavioral change was reported among a high proportion of people who said they would not use their drugs if they tested positive for fentanyl, meaning that immunoassay strips alone have utility in the context of a pervasive fentanyl supply
Exploring the early impacts of drug decriminalization on harm reduction and opioid agonist treatment service operations and delivery in British Columbia: Insights from key informant interviews
Key informants perceived that decriminalization did not lead to immediate changes in HR and OAT site operations. Longstanding systemic barriers continued to limit service capacity and policy impact. Providers highlighted the need for sustained investment in housing, staffing, and supervised spaces to support meaningful engagement and reduce stigma. Addressing these foundational issues was seen as essential for realizing the policy's intended publ…
Responding to an evolving crisis: Meeting the needs of a growing population who smoke their unregulated substances
Public drug use, policing, and the limits of decriminalization in British Columbia: A mixed methods study
In January 2023, British Columbia implemented a province-wide decriminalization policy for simple drug possession that aimed to reduce criminal penalties for people who use drugs. However, the policy emerged alongside intense public and political scrutiny of visible drug use which led to new restrictions on public consumption. This study uses a mixed-methods approach that draws on quantitative data from the 2024 Harm Reduction Client Survey (N = …
HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (6 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Opioid Use Disorder Treatment (4 works) · Harm reduction (3 works) · Peer review (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (3 works) · Biostatistics (2 works) · Decriminalization (2 works)