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Cultivating Growth and Solidarity: An Anti-Racism Zine for Asian Youth (and Adults Too!)
This toolkit was developed by Growth & Solidarity, a research team based at the University of Victoria. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: We wanted to create this zine because of the particular time and place we are in now with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as related anti-Asian racism, Black Lives Matter uprisings,… View Article
April 30, 2021
6 Key Takeaways from Ask the Expert: Racial (in)Justice and Cannabis
On January 21, 2021, I had the pleasure of co-moderating Exploring the Link’s online panel discussion Ask the Expert: Racial (In)Justice and Cannabis with Kiah Ellis-Durity, a project facilitator and researcher at Cannabis & Psychosis. Cannabis & Psychosis hosted the virtual event in partnership with YouthREX and Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy. The panel… View Article
April 20, 2021
6 points clés à retenir de Demandez à l’expert : (in)justice raciale et cannabis
Le 21 janvier 2021, j’ai eu le plaisir de coanimer la table ronde en ligne d’Explorer le lien Demandez à l’expert : (in)justice raciale et cannabis avec Kiah Ellis-Durity, animatrice de projet et chercheuse chez Cannabis & Psychose. Cannabis & Psychose a organisé l’événement virtuel en partenariat avec YouthREX et Étudiant.es canadien.nes pour les politiques éclairées sur… View Article
Young Adults as Caregivers
This factsheet was developed by Cancer Care. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: For a young adult, adjusting to the role of caregiver for a loved one with cancer can be a challenge. Individuals aged 21 to 39 have a unique set of needs and responsibilities that can make being a caregiver especially challenging.
April 16, 2021
Canadians’ Well-Being in Year One of the COVID-19 Pandemic
This report was published by Statistics Canada & The Vanier Institute of the Family. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Since mid-March 2020, Canada has faced profound economic and social impacts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For obvious reasons, much attention has been placed on the immediate health effects of the pandemic and the… View Article
April 15, 2021
Healing the Hidden Wounds of Racial Trauma
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What was this research about? This article is about the racial traumas that youth of colour experience. It highlights strategies for healing and transformation, and how… View Article
The Syrian Canadian Sports Club: A Community-Based Participatory Action Research Project with/for Syrian Youth Refugees
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What was this research about? Although the value of sport and recreation in community-building is widely recognized, newcomer youth in Canada are less engaged in sport… View Article
Youth Employment in Canada: The Youth Insights Report 2020
This report was published by Opportunity For All Youth. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Our first Youth Insights Report is here! We know the importance of prioritizing and centralizing youth voices as we strive to build a better post-COVID youth employment system. From breaking down barriers to getting a job, to fostering inclusive… View Article
April 14, 2021
COVID-19 in Canada: A One-Year Update on Social and Economic Impacts
This report was published by Statistics Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This past year has presented incredible challenges and inflicted untold grief on so many in Canada and around the world. It has also shown our resilience and our ability to step up, to adapt, and to be innovative. Providing a solid… View Article
April 13, 2021
The Individual, Personal and Institutional: How to Promote Healing-Centered Engagement
On February 11, 2021, YouthREX hosted our first ever virtual teach-in, From Trauma-Informed Care to Healing-Centered Engagement: A Youth Work Teach-In with Dr. Shawn Ginwright. The event was energizing, engaging, and our most attended virtual event yet! YouthREX Research Assistants Jae Woong Han and Olive Arinze offer their reflections and takeaways on the event in… View Article
A Young Caregiver’s Letter to Her Father with Alzheimer’s
This video was animated by Khoo Siew May and produced by Our Better World. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: When Melissa’s Dad was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, she was only 14 years old. It changed the family dynamics, and she was forced to grow up to take on the responsibility of a caregiver… View Article
April 8, 2021
Young Caregivers: You Are Not Alone
This video was produced by Young Caregivers Connect. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Micaela, Daniel, Mear, Kyla and Jeanne give us their tips for how to be the best young caregiver you can be.
What to Prepare for as a Young Caregiver
This video was produced by Young Caregivers Connect. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Taking care of a family member isn’t easy but caregiving is important. Watch this video to learn how you can to prepare to be a young caregiver.
Youth-Centred Digital Health Interventions: A Framework for Planning, Developing and Implementing Solutions with and for Young People
This toolkit was developed by the World Health Organization. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This document offers guidance on planning, developing and implementing digital interventions to promote better health among adolescents and youth. It includes the key steps in each stage and the unique aspects of designing such interventions with and for young… View Article
“It Was a Support Network System that Made Me Believe in Myself”: Understanding Youth and Young Adults’ Experiences of Social Capital in Six Innovative Programs
This report was published by Search Institute. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: With support from The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Search Institute partnered with six youth and young-adult serving organizations (BASTA, Beyond 12, Braven, Climb Hire, COOP, and nXu) to better understand how social capital and strong peer-to-peer networks help youth and… View Article
April 7, 2021
Game Changers: Establishing a Youth Advisory Council
This toolkit was developed by generationOn. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This toolkit is designed to support organizations seeking to infuse youth leadership into their work. In the following pages you will find tips and tools to strengthen an existing council or build one from the ground up. It is our goal that… View Article
Immigrant Youth in Canada: A Literature Review of Migrant Youth Settlement and Service Issues
This report was published by the Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement (CERIS). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the needs of immigrant youth in Canada. This report is based on the review of studies on immigrant youth and… View Article
Research Brief: Youth & Climate Jobs Are Critical to a COVID-19 Economic Recovery
This factsheet was developed by Youth Climate Lab. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Youth Climate Lab conducted a study to assess if youth unemployment and climate action were considered in COVID-19 recovery responses. We had a hunch that they weren’t and we were right! Our study revealed youth employment in climate-related sectors –… View Article
Reflections from a Youth Work Teach-In with Dr. Shawn Ginwright: Trauma is Systemic
On February 11, 2021, YouthREX hosted our first ever virtual teach-in, From Trauma-Informed Care to Healing-Centered Engagement: A Youth Work Teach-In with Dr. Shawn Ginwright. The event was energizing, engaging, and our most attended virtual event yet! YouthREX Research Assistants Jae Woong Han and Olive Arinze offer their reflections and takeaways on the event in… View Article
April 6, 2021
Tutoring the Tutor: Goals, Supports and Practices
Our Evidence Briefs outline practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. Visit our Good Youth Work Practices section to learn more! This evidence brief provides a summary of evidence to inform the training of effective tutors. It outlines five effective forms of support; three main barriers and three key supports; emotional intelligence training;… View Article
April 1, 2021
Expanding Economic Opportunity for Young Men and Boys of Color through Employment and Training
This report was published by Urban Institute. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Young men of color have long experienced lower earnings and higher unemployment compared to young white men. Many factors have contributed to these negative outcomes: persistent discrimination, hiring practices of employers, geographic and social isolation, substandard secondary education, lack of career… View Article
“Keeping it Real”: An Evaluation Audit of Five Years of Youth-Led Program Evaluation
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What is the research about? Adult centrism (an emphasis on adult perspectives and processes) can limit the relevance of social services for youth. Research suggests that… View Article
March 31, 2021
Creative, Strengths-Based Approaches to Knowledge Translation Within Indigenous Health Research
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What is the research about? This article explores key steps that can be taken to establish a strengths-based approach to knowledge translation within Indigenous communities. Knowledge… View Article
The CARMA Chronicles
This podcast was produced by Flourish Agenda. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS PODCAST: Flourish Agenda is proud to present The CARMA Chronicles. A podcast where we interview the world’s leading Healing Centered practitioners. Listen to their stories, ideas, and examples of how they are implementing Healing Centered principles in their communities. Enjoy! Listen to… View Article
March 30, 2021
Eight Best Practices for Extracurricular Literacy Programming for Black, Racialized, and Low-Income Youth
Our Evidence Briefs outline practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. Visit our Good Youth Work Practices section to learn more! This evidence brief identifies three sites of marginalization in the context of literacy learning; summarizes eight best practices for extracurricular literacy programming for Black, racialized and low-income youth; and outlines three considerations… View Article
Human Trafficking: Parents & Prevention
This factsheet was developed by Victim Services Durham. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Victim Services of Durham Region knows that caregivers’ attention, love, and awareness is the biggest defense against Human Trafficking. Here are some tips on how to keep children safe.
March 24, 2021
All About Youth Advisory Committees
This factsheet was developed by Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: A Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a group of young people that provides meaningful input into the decision-making process of youth-serving organizations. Creating a YAC is an excellent way of promoting and practicing high quality youth engagement. Learn how… View Article
5 Things to Know About Human Trafficking in Durham
This factsheet was developed by Victim Services Durham. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: This factsheet answers five questions about human trafficking, and outlines five ways to ignite change.
Perceptions of Personal Safety Among Population Groups Designated as Visible Minorities in Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, fear and misinformation about the virus may disproportionately impact the sense of personal and community safety of some ethno-cultural groups. This article from Statistics Canada focuses on responses submitted from more than 43,000 Canadians between May 12 and 25, 2020, to a crowdsourcing data collection on the impacts of… View Article
March 23, 2021
The Atlanta attacks were not just racist and misogynist, they painfully reflect the society we live in
I am heartbroken but I’m not surprised. The targeted killing of eight women in Atlanta, six of them Asian, is a brutal result of decades-long exclusion and oppression, legitimized in law and colonial reverberations, that allow a white-dominated settler society to thrive, justifying differential treatment of racialized migrants. Let’s unpack this a bit Many blame… View Article
Tags: anti-asian racism, gender-based violence, intersectionality
March 19, 2021
CMHC Solutions Lab: New Housing Models for Youth Transitioning Out of Care
This report was published by WoodGreen Community Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Roadmap Report is a culmination of WoodGreen’s CMHC Solutions Lab on Modelling Transitional Housing for Vulnerable Youth. Funded by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), in partnership with WoodGreen Community Services, PARTISANS, and PROCESS, this Solutions Lab aimed… View Article
Voices from the Child Welfare System: Community Engagement to Address Systemic Barriers and Improve Outcomes for Youth Leaving Care
This report was published by WoodGreen Community Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: In 2015, WoodGreen Community Services began to investigate a critical gap in services for young people transitioning out of the child welfare system in Toronto. With extensive experience developing and delivering highly innovative wrap-around programs, WoodGreen began to engage key… View Article
Accountability in Our Lifetime: A Call to Honour the Rights of Indigenous Children & Youth
This report was published by Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: For decades, First Nations have called for Canada to respect the sacredness of their children and youth by upholding the best interests of the child, substantive equality, and cultural continuity. This call has been echoed in numerous reports… View Article
March 17, 2021
Risk Needs Responsivity Model: Three Objectives and Three Recommendations for Practice
Our Evidence Briefs outline practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. Visit our Good Youth Work Practices section to learn more! This evidence brief explores the Risk Needs Responsivity Model, providing definitions of key terms and outlining three objectives and three recommendations for practice.
Youth Participation in Qualitative Research: Challenges and Possibilities
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What was this research about? Research with youth can present many logistical and ethical concerns, which can deter researchers from engaging young people in their work…. View Article
March 16, 2021
Engaging Youth in Research Planning, Design, and Execution: Practical Recommendations for Researchers
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What was this research about? Although youth engagement is often recognized as critical in research, there are few practical guidelines on how to best engage young… View Article
March 15, 2021
Weaponization and Prisonization of Toronto’s Black Male Youth
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What was this research about? State-centered structural violence has created a continuous burden on the mental and physical wellbeing of young Black men. This violence is… View Article
Trauma-Informed: The Trauma Toolkit
This toolkit was developed by Klinic Community Health. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This toolkit aims to provide knowledge to service providers working with adults who have experienced or been affected by trauma. It will also help service providers and organizations to work from a trauma-informed perspective and develop trauma-informed relationships that cultivate… View Article
March 10, 2021
Overview of Ontario’s Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy: 2020-2025
This factsheet was developed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: As part of Ontario’s plan to make our communities healthier and safer, the province is taking swift and decisive action to combat human trafficking and keep our communities safe by protecting children and youth through… View Article
Re-Imagining Child and Youth Care Practice With African Canadian Youth
This article is based on a plenary held during the Child & Youth Care in Action VI Conference: Moving Through Trails and Trials Toward Community Wellness, held in Victoria, British Columbia in April 2019. It explores how we can re-imagine child and youth care practice with African Canadian youth. This emerging paradigm aligns with child… View Article
March 9, 2021
The Black Queer Youth Initiative: Challenging Racism, Stigma & Exclusion
The Black Queer Youth (BQY) Initiative is a group for Black, African, Caribbean and multiracial youth, aged 29 and under, who also identify as LGBTQ2S. For over 16 years, BQY has been one of the only spaces exclusively for youth who are both Black and queer- identified in Canada, and has grown from a monthly… View Article
Islam as Black History
This video was produced by the John Hope Franklin Center at Duke University. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: A conversation with Edward Curtis and Jamillah Karim around questions about Islam as Black History and why is it important to integrate the study of Black history and Islam. How does the study of gender… View Article
March 5, 2021
Always Under Scrutiny: Islamophobia and the Muslim Community
This video was produced by Yaqeen Institute. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: From Quebec City to Christchurch, from France to India, it is undeniable that Islamophobia continues to grow. It is important for Muslims to reflect on the nature of the hate and Islamophobia. What is Islamophobia? How do we understand it in… View Article
Myths and Facts: Responding to Common Narratives About Muslims
This factsheet was developed by the Noor Cultural Centre. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Islamophobia is sustained and justified by the myths we tell/are told about Muslims. This factsheet addresses some of these narratives, assessing their legitimacy using statistics/facts: “Islam promotes violence and Muslims are violent.” “Islam oppresses women and Muslims are misogynistic.”… View Article
Islamophobia in Mainstream Canadian Media: “Muslims as Terrorists”
This factsheet was developed by the Noor Cultural Centre. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: This factsheet shows side-by-side comparisons of mainstream Canadian media coverage in response to different violent episodes – specifically, those in which Muslims were the perpetrators and those in which Muslims were the victims. The disparities in coverage are attributable… View Article
Women in Niqab Speak: A Study of the Niqab in Canada
This report was published by the Canadian Council of Muslim Women. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Very few pieces of faith based clothing in Canada have ignited as much impassioned debates as the Muslim practice of the niqab. Covering the woman’s body and hair and leaving only the eyes visible, the niqab has… View Article
Managing the Disconnect: A Critical Case Study of Neoliberalism in Youth Development Practice
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What was this research about? This research examines the influence of neoliberalism, a theory of political economy that favours unrestricted markets and limitations, on mainstream education… View Article
Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing Mental Healthcare in Canada for Black Youth: A Scoping Review
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What was this research about? Given the unique challenges faced by Black youth, including racism, high levels of poverty, and social exclusion, it is important to… View Article
March 3, 2021
A 12-Week Electronic Mentoring Employment Preparation Intervention for Youth with Physical Disabilities: Pilot Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What was this research about? Youth living with disabilities have more difficulty finding jobs than their peers with no disabilities. Existing employment training programs often do… View Article
Positive Youth Development Through Leisure: Confronting the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption in the lives of millions of people, including children and adolescents. Youth out-of-school time (OST) programs are essential ecological assets and their disruption during the pandemic may have a major impact on youth developmental pathways. Youth programs are one of the primary ways to promote positive youth development… View Article
March 1, 2021
Islamophobia Is: Educator’s Guide
This toolkit was developed by Islamophobia Is. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: The ‘Islamophobia is’ video series aims to foster an understanding of, and commitment to addressing, Islamophobia in its breadth and depth, among youth and non-youth alike. This guide is designed to enhance the educational and social impact of the video series… View Article
The Developmental Relationships Framework
This factsheet was developed by Search Institute. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Young people are more likely to grow up successfully when they experience developmental relationships with important people in their lives. Developmental relationships are close connections through which young people discover who they are, cultivate abilities to shape their own lives, and… View Article
February 25, 2021
Transforming Ontario’s Child Welfare System to Improve Outcomes for Youth and Their Families: Challenges and Opportunities
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX and PART. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: Youth Research & Evaluation eXchange (YouthREX) and Practice & Research Together (PART) co-presented this critical conversation featuring a presentation by David Remington, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services, about Ontario’s Child Welfare Redesign Strategy, released in July… View Article
Louder: Amplifying Youth Voices in Activism
This video was produced by Amplify Youth Voices. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Jeremiah, Julie and Martina have come together with youth from across Canada and Europe to organize and mobilize young people in their own cities for social change. Follow them as they tell their stories of activism, and show us how… View Article
February 22, 2021
Amplify in Review: Documenting Our Successes, Challenges, and Learnings
This report was published by Amplify Youth Voices. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This publication is the culmination of the successes, challenges, and learnings documented throughout the Amplify project (2019-2021) by over 155 young people across 13 cities and regions in Canada and in Europe. Amplify was a two-year transatlantic project that sought… View Article
Take Action! A Practical Guide for YOUth to Lead Change
This toolkit was developed by Amplify Youth Voices. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This toolkit was written in a context of the COVID-19 pandemic, systemic racism, rising economic inequalities, persisting gender injustice, lasting colonialism, intensifying climate change, instances around the world of violent extremism, shrinking civic space, fake news, and general uncertainty. But… View Article
From Trauma-Informed Care to Healing-Centered Engagement: A Youth Work Teach-In with Dr. Shawn Ginwright
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: On February 11, 2021, YouthREX hosted From Trauma-Informed Care to Healing-Centered Engagement: A Youth Work Teach-In with Dr. Shawn Ginwright. See resources and links below. How can we re-imagine our work with young people and their communities from a trauma-informed approach that only… View Article
February 19, 2021
Writing Myself Into Existence: An Essay on the Erasure of Black Indigenous Identity in Canadian Education
I remember hearing somewhere that “no one wants to be Black.” Thinking about that sentiment brings back a memory of my childhood, being pressured to put my arm next to the arm of my dark-skinned Indigenous friend. I remember desperately hoping that my arm wasn’t the darker one. It was, and when I saw that… View Article
February 17, 2021
Addressing Anti-Asian Racism: A Resource for Educators
This toolkit was developed by the Toronto District School Board, in partnership with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Anti-Asian racism is pervasive in our society. The current increase in racist attitudes and behaviors towards Asians and people of Asian descent due to the COVID-19 outbreak has negatively… View Article
February 12, 2021
Children and Young Persons’ Rights Resource
This toolkit was developed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: The Rights Resource is a website designed to support children and young persons receiving services under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA). The website outlines the rights provisions under Part II and… View Article
February 9, 2021
“Love and Compassion Not Found Elsewhere”: A Photovoice Exploration of Restorative Justice and Nonviolent Communication in a Community-Based Juvenile Justice Diversion Program
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What was this research about? Due to the impacts of structural racism, youth of colour are overrepresented in the juvenile detention system. Black youth are five… View Article
February 4, 2021
Unfunded: Black Communities Overlooked by Canadian Philanthropy
This report was published by the Network for the Advancement of Black Communities and Carleton University’s Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership program. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The COVID-19 pandemic and contemporary anti-Black racism movements have shone further light on the systemic racism and hardships faced by Black people in Canada. The experience of… View Article
February 1, 2021
5 Takeaways from the Food Security and Sovereignty for BIPOC Communities Workshop
The Transformational Power of Food Security and Sovereignty for BIPOC Communities workshop was hosted online by YouthREX on the 17th of December 2020. In food justice work, everyone has a different narrative for how they got into it, and each person’s narrative should be considered when striving for what Chantal Phillips, workshop facilitator, called an… View Article
ABR Learn More Module 4
MODULE FOUR Ongoing Accountability for Transformative ChangeLearn More ResourcesYouthREX creates and curates relevant and accessible evidence-based resources from research, practice, and lived experience, designed for the Ontario youth sector.Below is a selection of resources available through our online Knowledge Hub for working against anti-Black racism. PODCASTCentering Black and Indigenous Youth REPORT An Overview of the… View Article
ABR Learn More Module 3
MODULE THREE Critical Practice for Centering Black Youth WellbeingLearn More Resources YouthREX creates and curates relevant and accessible evidence-based resources from research, practice, and lived experience, designed for the Ontario youth sector.Below is a selection of resources available through our online Knowledge Hub for working against anti-Black racism. FACTSHEET Top Eight Good Practices for Parent/Caregiver Engagement with… View Article
ABR Learn More Module 2
MODULE TWO Engaging with Research About Black YouthLearn More ResourcesYouthREX creates and curates relevant and accessible evidence-based resources from research, practice, and lived experience, designed for the Ontario youth sector.Below is a selection of resources available through our online Knowledge Hub for working against anti-Black racism. PODCASTBlack Boys & Men: Changing the Narrative REPORTThe State… View Article
January 31, 2021
ABR Learn More Module 1
MODULE ONEThe Context ofAnti-Black RacismLearn More ResourcesYouthREX creates and curates relevant and accessible evidence-based resources from research, practice, and lived experience, designed for the Ontario youth sector.Below is a selection of resources available through our online Knowledge Hub for working against anti-Black racism. RESEARCH SUMMARYThe Contours of Anti-Black Racism: Engaging Anti-Oppression from Embodied Spaces Afrophobia… View Article
TAKE 5: Practicable Takeaways for Youth Work in a COVID-19 Era
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: From July to September 2020, YouthREX hosted a six-part online conversation series on how the Ontario youth sector is adapting to shifting contexts as a result of COVID-19. Different youth programs and advocates explored how they are pivoting their approaches to youth engagement,… View Article
January 29, 2021
Opening Up: Creating Healing Spaces for Young Black Men
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: How can we create safe spaces for young Black men to speak openly about their mental health, seek support, and move towards wellness? This event included a screening of the short film The Zeta Project (2020), by Soch Nwakaeze and Eben Odonkor. The film tells the… View Article
January 28, 2021
Review of Promising Practices: Supports for Black Parents
This report was published by Turner Consulting Group. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: In July 2018, the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services contracted with Turner Consulting Group Inc. to conduct an evaluation of the Innovative Supports for Black Parents (ISBP) initiative. The overall goals of the ISBP initiative are to… View Article
January 25, 2021
Jurisdictional Scan: Programs and Services for Black Parents in Ontario
This report was published by Turner Consulting Group. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: In July 2018, the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services contracted with Turner Consulting Group Inc. to conduct an evaluation of the Innovative Supports for Black Parents (ISBP) initiative. The overall goals of the ISBP initiative are to… View Article
An Assessment of the Needs of Black Parents in Ontario
This report was published by Turner Consulting Group. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: In July 2018, the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services contracted with Turner Consulting Group Inc. to conduct an evaluation of the Innovative Supports for Black Parents (ISBP) initiative. The overall goals of the ISBP initiative are to… View Article
Canada’s Black Population: Growing in Number and Diversity
This infographic was created by Statistics Canada. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: This infographic presents results from the Census pertaining to the Black population in Canada. It aims to highlight their growth, diversity and history.
Results From the 2016 Census: Education and Labour Market Integration of Black Youth in Canada
This report was published by Statistics Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Using integrated 2006 and 2016 census data, this study examines the education and labour market integration outcomes of a recent cohort of young Black Canadians. Specifically, this study examines the link between the characteristics of the youth and their families when… View Article
Canada’s Black Population: Education, Labour and Resilience
This factsheet was developed by Statistics Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: This booklet is part of a series of documents released in conjunction with the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent (2015 to 2024) and Black History Month. It aims to provide insight into some of the key socioeconomic… View Article
Ask The Expert: Racial (In)Justice & Cannabis
This video was produced and shared by Cannabis & Psychosis: Exploring the Link. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: This Ask The Expert livestream event, co-hosted by YouthREX and Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy on Facebook Live and YouTube, explored the link between racial (in)justice and cannabis. No discussion of cannabis can be… View Article
January 22, 2021
Centering Black Youth Wellbeing
Centering Black Youth WellbeingA Certificate on Combatting Anti-Black RacismREGISTER FOR FREE TODAYDOWNLOAD THE OVERVIEWNOUVEAU: Le certificat est également disponible en français. S’inscrire aujourd’hui !FRANÇAISTHIS ONLINE CERTIFICATE provides the Ontario youth sector with the foundational knowledge to cultivate practices, policies and alliances that challenge, disrupt and combat systematic anti-Black racism. THE VISION is that this certificate will support… View Article
January 21, 2021
Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth
This toolkit was developed by The Trevor Project. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: It can be tough for transgender and nonbinary people to bear the burden of educating others about their lived experience. That’s why we’re publishing this guide: to help begin your education on the basics of gender identity and expression. You’ll… View Article
January 20, 2021
The Future of Healing: Shifting From Trauma-Informed Care to Healing-Centered Engagement
From time to time, researchers, policy makers, philanthropy and practitioners all join together in a coordinated response to address the most pressing issues facing America’s youth. I’ve been involved with this process for long enough to have participated in each of these roles. I recall during the early 1990s experts promoted the term “resiliency,” which… View Article
January 19, 2021
Ten Lessons for Talking About Race, Racism, and Racial Justice
This toolkit was developed by The Opportunity Agenda. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: As we strive to improve conversations about race, racism, and racial justice in this country, the environment in which we’re speaking seems to be constantly shifting, which shows that these conversations are more important than ever. We’ve put together some… View Article
January 15, 2021
2nd Annual Children and Youth in Care Day Event: Amplifying, Celebrating and Learning From First Voice Advocates With Lived Expertise in Child Welfare
This infographic was created by the Ontario Children’s Advancement Coalition. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: On May 14, 2020, the Ontario Children’s Advancement Coalition led two virtual town halls to address the unique challenges that COVID-19 exacerbated and created for young people. Over 100 people attended our town halls including young people from… View Article
The State of the Youth-Led Sector: A Decade Since the “Summer of the Gun”
This report was published by For Youth Initiative and Laidlaw Foundation. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: For Youth Initiative and Laidlaw Foundation supported a qualitative research project that investigated trends related to the evolution of youth-led ideology and areas of growth for youth-led initiatives in the City of Toronto in 2015, a decade… View Article
Healing the Hidden Wounds of Racial Trauma
A disproportionate number of children and youth of color fail in school and become trapped in the pipelines of treatment, social service, and justice systems. This article examines racial trauma and highlights strategies for healing and transformation.
Cultivating (Online) Community for Youth
This infographic was created by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: This infographic was developed by Clementine Utchay, YouthREX Research Assistant, during Cultivating (Online) Community for Youth, a YouthREX webinar held on November 25, 2020. Guests included Michelle McClure (Ability Online), Hayley Moody (LGBT Youth Line), and Jonathon Reed (Next Gen Men), with… View Article
December 23, 2020
Critical Positive Youth Development: A Framework for Centering Critical Consciousness
While positive youth development (PYD) has proven beneficial in developing youth’s strengths, fomenting youth–adult partnerships, and cultivating leadership, missing from the framework is a critical understanding of the role and impact of power, privilege, and oppression on young people’s development and lived experiences. To address this absence, we developed a critical positive youth development (CPYD)… View Article
December 18, 2020
Sneak peek at six things we’ve planned for 2021. And oh, YouthREX is six!
It’s been six years already since YouthREX launched on November 22, 2014 as part of Ontario’s Youth Action Plan with a mandate to connect Ontario’s youth sector to shared knowledge to support better youth outcomes! Six years is a very long time to survive and thrive in a non-profit sector where project-based funding frequently means… View Article
December 17, 2020
Reflections on 2020: Four Key Practiceable Takeaways from Reimagining Youth Work in a COVID-19 Era
We can all agree that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on unprecedented challenges in our day-to-day lives. For youth workers, this includes pivoting many aspects of their work, specifically their approach to programming for youth. The Relentless Pursuit of Better Youth Outcomes – Reimagining Youth Work in a COVID-19 Era, hosted by YouthREX from July… View Article
December 16, 2020
Peer Support Facilitator Guide
This toolkit was developed by the Self-Help Resource Centre. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This comprehensive guide will give you all the tools you need to start your own peer support group facilitation! Note: Although not specifically designed for youth, practitioners may find this toolkit useful in working with young people.
December 15, 2020
The Role of Family Engagement in Creating Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice Systems
This factsheet was developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: This brief, written by Liane Rozzell at Families and Allies of Virgina Youth, offers information on family engagement, why it is a key element in a trauma-informed juvenile justice system, how family engagement supports a trauma-informed juvenile… View Article
December 11, 2020
Ally Bill of Responsibilities
This factsheet was developed by Dr. Lynn Gehl. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHOR DESCRIBES THIS FACTSHEET: This factsheet outlines 16 responsibilities for allies of Indigenous peoples, including: Do not act out of guilt, but rather out of a genuine interest in challenging the larger oppressive power structures; Understand that they are secondary to the Indigenous people… View Article
The “Fragility of Goodness”: Black Parents’ Perspective about Raising Children in Toronto, Winnipeg, and St. John’s of Canada
How does one measure ‘goodness’ when all ethical choices lead to evil outcomes? To answer this question, this essay uses Martha Nussbaum’s fragility of goodness, critical race theory, and data from a SSHRC-funded study, in which we critically examine the parenting experiences of Black families in Canada. Findings suggest how racist ideas in Canada function… View Article
December 10, 2020
Research Snapshot: Canadian Black Children and Youth Face Many Barriers to Accessing Our Mental Healthcare System
This factsheet was developed by the Evidence Exchange Network (EENet). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: This Research Snapshot was based on the article, “Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing Mental Healthcare in Canada for Black Youth: A Scoping Review” published in Adolescent Research Review in 2020. This review looks at literature on the barriers… View Article
Addressing Inequities in Education: Considerations for Black Children and Youth in the Era of COVID-19
This factsheet was developed by the Society for Research in Child Development. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Data on COVID-19 transmission rates show an irrefutable and disturbing pattern: Black Americans are contracting and dying from COVID-19 at rates that far exceed other racial and ethnic groups. Through inequitable policies and practices, Black Americans… View Article
Mass Incarceration and Children’s Outcomes
This report was published by the Economic Policy Institute. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: As many as one in ten African American students has an incarcerated parent. One in four has a parent who is or has been incarcerated. The discriminatory incarceration of African American parents is an important cause of their children’s… View Article
Seven Promising Practices for Working with Black Families When a Young Person Becomes Involved in the Criminal Justice System
Our Evidence Briefs outline practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. Visit our Good Youth Work Practices section to learn more! This evidence brief summarizes seven promising practices for working with Black families when a young person becomes involved in the criminal justice system.
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The SEAS Toolkit: A Resource for Planning Your On-the-Land Indigenous Youth Programs
This toolkit was developed by Nature United. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This Toolkit was developed by Nature United and our community partners to help support and strengthen land-based education programs for Indigenous youth. It was created to provide ideas, suggestions and guidance to anyone working on developing and delivering these kinds of… View Article
December 2, 2020
Enabling Participation: Research with Young People on Ableism
This infographic was created by cartoonist Toby Morris in collaboration with researchers from the SHORE & Whariki Research Centre. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: This Health Research Council funded study, undertaken in Auckland with 35 disabled children and young people and their whanau, has found social attitudes can undermine inclusion and participation as… View Article
Land as Our First Teacher
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: When talking about the land as our first teacher, we acknowledge that each Indigenous cultural group on Turtle Island has a distinct worldview and teachings that guide how they relate to the world. The worldviews and the relation to land/Mother Earth also differ… View Article
November 30, 2020
Ten Curriculum-Based Strategies to Engage in Political Consciousness-Raising with Black Youth
Our Evidence Briefs outline practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. Visit our Good Youth Work Practices section to learn more! This evidence brief summarizes ten curriculum-based strategies to engage in political consciousness-raising with Black youth.
November 27, 2020
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