This article focuses on how length of participation in professional youth work is associated with five outcome variables: prosocial skills,... View Article
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Drawing on scientific theories of racial supremacy and efforts by Western nations to develop uncivilized races, preeminent psychologist G. Stanley... View Article
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This report was published by Movit and the European Academy on Youth Work (EAYW). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS... View Article
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: In 2023, the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community... View Article
This factsheet was created by YouthSpeak. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Informed by the lived and work experiences... View Article
This report was published by the Learning Network. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Gender-based violence (GBV) is often... View Article