Our Work
Our mission is to make research evidence and evaluation practices accessible and relevant to Ontario’s grassroots youth sector through knowledge exchange, capacity building and evaluation leadership.
CREATING & CURATING RESOURCES
Knowledge Hub
Resources to support youth work practice and amplify the voices and experiences of young people
SHARING WHAT WORKS
Good Youth Work
Evidence Briefs featuring promising, good and best practices to support youth work
LEARNING TOGETHER
Certificates
Free online learning to connect with peers and enhance your skills in Program Evaluation, Data Management, Cannabis & Youth, and Centering Black Youth Wellbeing.
FEATURED COMMUNITY-ENGAGED RESEARCH PROJECT
Ontario Youth Sector Compass
The Ontario Youth Sector Compass is a research project focused on understanding the experiences of young people and youth workers in Ontario.
UNDERSTANDING IMPACTS
Measures Inventory
An inventory of youth-friendly and open access measures to evaluate youth programs
HIGHLIGHTING WHAT MATTERS
Research Summaries
Two-page summaries of academic literature to get at what you need in just six questions
FACILITATING DIALOGUE
Webinars
Interactive online conversations featuring youth workers, young people, and researchers
FEATURED REPORT
Doing Right Together for Black Youth
YouthREX is commited to addressing the racial and structural inequities that Black youth and communities across the province experience.
CONNECTING THE DOTS
The Youth.
The Work.
The System.
Biennieal event bringing together stakeholders across Ontario
BREAKING IT DOWN
Evaluation Framework
Our three-phase, seven-step framework to guide you through the evaluation process
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Workshops
Connect with peers online and in your community, share ideas and experiences, and learn and apply new skills
FEATURED REPORT
Beyond Measure?
The State of Evaluation and Action in Ontario's Youth Sector (2016)
BUILDING SUPPORTIVE NETWORKS
REX Virtual Café
Our online community for Ontario’s youth sector to connect, share, and learn.
HIGHLIGHTING COLLABORATIONS
Community Spotlight
Videos to share our work with youth organizations and programs that are expanding possibilities for young people.
CHALLENGING PERSPECTIVES
Teach-Ins
Events to engage youth sector stakeholders in critical conversations with thought leaders and youth practitioners on topics related to youth wellbeing.