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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
February 1, 2021
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
Seven Key Considerations When Evaluating Programs for Black Youth in Conflict with the Law
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 key considerations when evaluating programs for Black youth in conflict with the law.
Four Approaches to Promote Protective Factors and Support Positive Identity Formation for Black Youth in Conflict with the Law
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 outlines four approaches to promote protective factors and support positive identity formation for Black youth in conflict with the law.
Four Strategies to Promote Radical Healing with Black Youth in Conflict with the Law
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 defines radical healing, describes trauma and healing as collective, and outlines four strategies to promote radical healing with Black youth in conflict with the law.
Five Factors That Shape Black Youth’s Lived Experiences & Pathways to Criminality
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 five factors that shape Black youth’s lived experiences and pathways to criminality.
Eight Best Practices for Supporting Black Youth Who Have Been in Conflict with the Law
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 eight best practices for supporting Black youth who have been in conflict with the law.
The Impacts of Overpolicing on 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 outlines the impacts of overpolicing on Black youth, and summarizes five practices to support Black youth.
Radically Healing Black Lives: A Love Note to Justice
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? A number of historical barriers have prohibited the capacity of Black leadership, and stunted the development of young Black leaders: a… View Article
Cultivating (Online) Community for Youth
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: How can we leverage online platforms to facilitate connection, community-building, and peer support among youth? How can we reach, engage, and support youth who may be experiencing social isolation? This engaging and timely conversation explored how organizations are using new and existing online… View Article
November 25, 2020
Advancing the Africentric Paradigm Shift Discourse: Building Towards Evidence-Based Africentric Intervention in Social Work Practice with African Americans
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? Africentrism is an alternative holistic perspective that emerged in response to the failure of traditional approaches to consider Black experiences of… View Article
November 24, 2020
Ten Tips for Putting Intersectionality into Practice
This factsheet was developed by The Opportunity Agenda. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: We all deserve to have our voices heard; our faces and experiences reflected in culture and media; and our unique needs addressed through relevant policies. However, when we fail to incorporate intersectionality into our everyday practices and policies, we leave… View Article
November 19, 2020
Youth Reconnect Program Guide: An Early Intervention Approach to Preventing Youth Homelessness
This report was published by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness and A Way Home Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Youth Reconnect (YR) is a community-based early intervention program that is designed to help young people (ages 13–24) who are at risk of or in the early stages of homelessness.The goal of YR is… View Article
“It Feels Like Having a Sugar Daddy. But Like in the Worst Way”: Thoughts from Racialized 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Artists in the Toronto Arts Scene
This report was published by Little Sister. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: There is little research done on racialized 2SLGBTQ+ youth artists in Toronto and the ways in which they navigate community arts spaces. We set out to design our own study, recruiting racialized 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Toronto and the GTA, and then… View Article
November 17, 2020
Plugging In: Empowering Communities to Ensure Digital Literacy Access for Youth
This report was published by the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Digital Literacy + Coding Pilot was designed in partnership with experts in digital literacy and program delivery and took place over almost two years (February 2018–October 2019) in five communities across Ontario. It aimed to… View Article
November 12, 2020
Promoting Sisterhood: The Impact of a Culturally Focused Program to Address Verbally Aggressive Behaviors in Black Girls
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? Black girls experience many barriers in the education system, which is still heavily influenced by Eurocentric paradigms. Compared to white girls,… View Article
November 9, 2020
Defining and Analyzing Community Violence in Their Community: Jane-Finch Youth Perception of Violence in Their Toronto Community
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? A large body of literature examines the link between community characteristics and youth violence. Some of this research supports a common… View Article
November 6, 2020
Land As Our First Teacher
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: What are ways you connect with the land? How does connection to land improve your holistic health? How can those who work in the youth sector start connecting to the land as part of their practice? This conversation featured an Anishinaabe Elder (Martina… View Article
November 2, 2020
Meaningfully Engaging Youth in Evaluation
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: How can we ensure that the work we do is youth-centered and reflective of youth voice? Meaningfully engaging youth often requires a different approach than engaging adults, particularly in evaluation. How can we move beyond using youth as sources of data and ensure… View Article
October 30, 2020
The results are in, and things are changing at YouthREX…
The results of our newsletter survey are in… (drumroll please) And wow! Thank you, thank you, thank you! We’re grateful for your responses and the opportunity to continuously learn and grow as an organization. We were delightfully surprised by a few things: The high response rate. In fact, we got so many responses (260 to… View Article
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October 28, 2020
Trans and Non-Binary Children and Youth: A Roadmap for Improving Services in Ontario
This report was published by Rainbow Health Ontario. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Rainbow Health Ontario (RHO), a program of Sherbourne Health, led a needs assessment to learn about ongoing concerns and challenges faced by trans and non-binary children and youth; their parents and caregivers; and their service providers. Evidently, significant barriers remain… View Article
October 21, 2020
Visions Journal: Youth Facing Health Inequities
This report was published by Here to Help. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Health inequities are differences in the way people access health care and support—differences that come from stigma and discrimination in systems and from people who are supposed to provide care. These inequities marginalize young people, excluding them from peers, health… View Article
October 20, 2020
Next Generation Community Leaders Initiative: Collaborating With Youth to Develop Leaders and Healthier Communities
Central to addressing the social determinants of health and challenges to health equity in the United States is the growing acknowledgement among solution seekers of the importance of cross-sector collaborators and partners. Youth are an underutilized and overlooked partner, especially in vulnerable urban communities, who bring diverse perspectives on their communities. Provided the opportunity and… View Article
October 16, 2020
3 Tips to Support Youth With Back to School During COVID-19
This factsheet was developed by Kids Help Phone. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Here, Kids Help Phone shares three tips you can use to support the youth in your life with changes to back to school during the coronavirus disease outbreak. You can use these tips if and/or when they apply to you.
Best Practices for Mentoring Youth Facing Barriers to Success
This factsheet was developed by the Ontario Mentoring Coalition. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: The purpose of this handout is to provide practitioners a set of overall best practices that can guide the planning and delivery of mentoring for youth who experience multiple barriers to success. These practices were taken from the literature… View Article
Engaging Young People During a Global Pandemic
This factsheet was developed by Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: How are Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) sites and youth representatives continuing to engage youth during the global pandemic? Check out this resource to learn more.
Queer Terminology from A to Q
This toolkit was developed by QMUNITY. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This Q Glossary may appear to be simply a list of words, but words have power. Words matter. Words name and describe. If there are no words that fit, then LGBTQ2S+ identities, experiences and realities remain outside of language, silenced and invisible,… View Article
October 13, 2020
Gender-Neutral Language Sheet
This factsheet was developed by QMUNITY. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: A printable card to encourage and empower everyone to be mindful of language. We invite you to download a printable version of the card and to spread the word about the positive impact of using gender-neutral language. It is important that we… View Article
QTBIPOC Youth Road Map
This infographic was developed by QMUNITY. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: A road map developed by QTIPOC youth, to illustrate which resources and services are needed or lacking in their communities across British Columbia. In January, 2017, the Urban Native Youth Association invited over 50 queer, trans and Two-Spirit youth of colour from… View Article
3 Lessons I Learned Starting University During ‘These Uncertain Times’
Starting university can be confusing and scary at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. Many students, including myself, have found themselves feeling nervous and confused. Here are 3 lessons I’ve learned to make that transition just a little bit smoother: 1. Find a time management strategy that works for you (the earlier… View Article
Tags: COVID-19, post-secondary, university, youth voices
Trauma-Informed Strategies for Supporting Youth in the Juvenile Justice System During COVID-19
This factsheet was developed by Child Trends. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: This brief provides guidance for juvenile justice (JJ) administrators and staff to promote healing and increase the likelihood of resilience among youth, despite the many adversities associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and their involvement in the JJ system.
October 7, 2020
Reflections from a South Korean International Student: “I Want to Go Back to Canada and Study in an Actual Classroom”
In this video, YouthREX speaks to Jae Woong Han about his experiences as a South Korean undergraduate student at York University. He talks about his challenges, what he misses, and what makes him hopeful during a global pandemic. Scroll down to see the full interview transcript. International students are essential to Canada’s society and economy,… View Article
Tags: COVID-19, education, international student, post-secondary
October 6, 2020
Get In Touch
Get in Touch!YouthREX’s provincial office is located at the School of Social Work, York University. For general inquiries, email info@youthrex.com or call 437-388-5626. Thank you!We’d love to hear from you. Book a 1-on-1 call with a member of our team to discuss any of our customized services for youth programs in Ontario.Interested in requesting an evidence… View Article
October 2, 2020
Supporting Youth Through the Justice System: A Resource for Frontline Youth Workers
This toolkit was developed by the Toronto Youth Equity Strategy. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This resource is provided for Toronto-area youth workers, teachers, and other professionals supporting young people interacting with the criminal justice system. Its objective is to aid these professionals in understanding the criminal justice process to better support the… View Article
October 1, 2020
Hands Up, Now What?: Black Families’ Reactions to Racial Socialization Interventions
Given the heightened national attention to negative race-related issues and the subsequent community solution-oriented outcry (e.g., Black Lives Matter movement), it is crucial to address healing from racial discrimination for Black Americans. Clinical and community psychologists have responded by developing and implementing programs that focus on racial socialization and psychological wellness, particularly given disproportionate issues… View Article
September 25, 2020
Leading With Youth of Color: Organizing for Educational Change
In the United States, young people of color are under attack. The school-to-prison pipeline, poverty, and racism are some of the systems of oppression that young people of color navigate. The challenging conditions that youth of color face have historically been met by their powerful resistance. Young people of color have fought for educational equity… View Article
Mindful Learning Experiences Through Structured Reflections During a Youth Travel-Abroad Program
Mindfulness is an actively engaged state of mind when an individual is attuned to their surrounding multi-sensory elements. Mindful learning experiences during youth programs may enhance learning and the overall quality of experiences. We developed, executed, and evaluated an end-of-day structured mindfulness experience during a 4-H travel camp. In this paper we summarize the program… View Article
Embedding a Racial Equity Perspective in the Positive Youth Development Approach
This factsheet was developed by Child Trends. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Positive youth development (PYD) is a strengths-based approach used by programs to support the development of young people’s skills, nurture their interests and values, seek and incorporate their input, and connect them to positive adults and useful resources. Appreciation for the… View Article
September 24, 2020
How to Support Bisexual Youth: Ways to Care for Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, and Queer Youth Who Are Attracted to More Than One Gender
This toolkit was developed by The Trevor Project. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: At The Trevor Project, we’re always working to create a safer world for LGBTQ youth. Our guide on “How to Support Bisexual Youth: Ways to Care for Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, and Queer Youth Who Are Attracted to More Than One… View Article
September 18, 2020
Black and LGBTQ: Approaching Intersectional Conversations
This toolkit was developed by The Trevor Project. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: As the national conversation around racial justice and equality for Black people grows in volume and scope, many Black LGBTQ young people are facing difficult conversations with people who are uninformed about race, queer identities, or the intersection of both…. View Article
Meaningful Youth Engagement to Advance Global Change
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: More than half the world’s population is under the age of 30. Although children and youth are most vulnerable to the devastating effects of climate change, they are given little voice in the shape of their future. Decisions that affect their lives are… View Article
The ‘Digital Divide’ and Six Promising Practices to Ensure Greater Access to Online Programming
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 defines key terms, outlines four key facts about the ‘digital divide’, and summarizes six promising practices to ensure greater access to online programming.
The Relentless Pursuit of Better Youth Outcomes – Reimagining Youth Work in a COVID-19 Era: In Conversation with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ottawa
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: How has COVID-19 affected how youth programs are supporting and working with young people? How are youth programs physically distancing while ensuring social connectedness for youth? How are the needs of youth, families, and communities changing as a result of the pandemic? What… View Article
September 17, 2020
Anti-Black Racism Analysis Tool for a Radically Equitable COVID-19 Response
This toolkit was developed by The City of Toronto’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: In developing effective responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments, non-profit agencies, foundations and community groups should pay particular attention to the unique and distinct histories, experiences and needs of Black communities. To support community stakeholders… View Article
September 15, 2020
Considerations for Justice-Involved Youth Programming
This report was developed by the Urban Institute. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Starting in the 1980s, justice policies nationwide have emphasized a “tough on crime” approach to addressing youth delinquency. But research shows that punitive responses to delinquent behaviors — especially behaviors that pose minimal risk to public safety — undermine the… View Article
September 14, 2020
Mistrust and Low Expectations: Educational Disadvantage and Black Youth in Ontario
This report was developed by Pathways to Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This research spotlight outlines the barriers that Black students face in high school and beyond. The spotlight cites seminal studies on Ontario’s education system alongside statistics from the Toronto District School Board. Findings suggest that Black students often face mistrust… View Article
September 10, 2020
The PILOT Assessment: A Guide to Integrating Positive Youth Development into Workforce Training Settings
This toolkit was developed by Child Trends. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Growing evidence suggests that Positive Youth Development (PYD), a holistic approach to developing assets and competencies, can help prepare young people for success in adulthood, including success in the workplace. At its core, PYD focuses on creating a supportive, developmentally appropriate… View Article
The Relentless Pursuit of Better Youth Outcomes – Reimagining Youth Work in a COVID-19 Era: In Conversation with Youth Opportunities Unlimited
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: How has COVID-19 affected how youth programs are supporting and working with young people? How are youth programs physically distancing while ensuring social connectedness for youth? How are the needs of youth, families, and communities changing as a result of the pandemic? What… View Article
September 2, 2020
Return to School During COVID-19: Considerations for Ontario’s Child and Youth Community Mental Health Service Providers
This report was published by Children’s Mental Health Ontario and Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: We know that the pandemic has been challenging for most families, but it has been especially hard on those families with children struggling with mental health. In Return to… View Article
September 1, 2020
Engaging Youth: Inspiring Stories and Lesson Learned
This video was produced by the Tamarack Institute. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Engagement is critical for all programs, services, and initiatives that impact youth. Both youth and organizations that serve youth agree that youth engagement is a must-do but there seems to be a disconnect in how to actually do it well…. View Article
August 28, 2020
The Relentless Pursuit of Better Youth Outcomes – Towards Mental Wellness: In Conversation with Dr. Oyedeji Ayonrinde
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: A far-reaching conversation about mental health in an unprecedented time. Dr. Oyedeji (Deji) Ayonrinde, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at Queen’s University, draws from his extensive experience that spans several continents to share insights about how to manage anxiety… View Article
August 26, 2020
How to Manage Return Anxiety as the Lockdown Lifts
This factsheet was developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: As the COVID-19 curve flattens and the country begins to re-open, many people are facing a new set of concerns, sometimes called return or re-entry anxiety. The sources for this anxiety include worry about a heightened risk… View Article
Power in the Pandemic: “Imagine Something Out of the Box”
This podcast was produced by Oxfam’s Power Shifts. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS PODCAST: How are young people responding to the coronavirus crisis? What’s it like to manage a soap factory during the pandemic? How are young people using the internet to build bridges between generations during lockdowns? How does this virus exacerbate the… View Article
August 19, 2020
Collective Action Plan & Activity Report Template
This toolkit was developed by Amplify. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This collective action plan template provides the user with prompts to determine the: context for your collective action and associated objectives; stakeholders/allies and decision-makers; strategy; and timeline. There are also tables with prompts to support measuring your collective action by: tracking your… View Article
Transatlantic Youth Dialogue: 4-Day Summary of Learning
This report was published by Amplify. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Transatlantic Youth Dialogue was a four-day summit held in Montreal (in November 2019), bringing over 100 youth from the Amplify project together to share research results and create proposals to tackle gender inequality, violent extremism, and climate change. This report outlines… View Article
Overview of Ontario’s Plan to Redesign the Child Welfare System
This infographic was developed by the Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: Ontario’s strategy to redesign the child welfare system is built on five pillars that focus on: Community-based prevention services to enhance family wellbeing; Improving the quality of residential care; Increasing youth supports; Developing stable lifelong… View Article
August 17, 2020
Ontario’s Quality Standards Framework: A Resource Guide to Improve the Quality of Care for Children and Young Persons in Licensed Residential Settings
This toolkit was published by the Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This standards framework provides an overview of what high-quality residential care looks like across all sectors and settings that make up licensed residential services for children and young persons in Ontario. These sectors include child… View Article
COVID-19: Youth Mental Health & Substance Use
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: In Canada, the COVID-19 pandemic is having a disproportionate impact on young people’s mental health. This factsheet outlines how young people can take care of their mental health during this period, what they need to know about cannabis and COVID-19, eight evidence-based guidelines… View Article
August 13, 2020
Adapting Evaluation in the Time of COVID-19
This toolkit was developed by BetterEvaluation. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Organizations around the world are quickly having to adapt their program and project activities to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences, and evaluation needs to match this. Much evaluation work, and the interventions they evaluate, have to change in response… View Article
August 12, 2020
Leading Together: Young Women Building Collective Power in Canada
This report was published by G(irls)20. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report is about the experiences of young women in leadership: how they navigate leadership spaces and define their work. Many of the participants we interviewed for this research say they became leaders because of a void — they didn’t see anyone who… View Article
Rising Women: The NewNow and G(irls)20 Global Report on Young Women in Leadership
This report was published by G(irls)20. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Around the world, young women are ready to be leaders in their communities. Their aspirations and confidence in their abilities are high and they are ambitious to lead in a positive and collaborative way. Despite a body of research reflecting young women’s… View Article
Engaging Indigenous Youth for Kids Help Phone: A Reflection of Knowledge Shared
This report was prepared by Sister Circle Consulting for Kids Help Phone. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: With guidance and direction from an Indigenous Advisory Council, Kids Help Phone set out to engage with Indigenous youth in schools across Canada. The broad goals of the engagements were to build relationships with diverse Indigenous… View Article
August 11, 2020
COVID-19 & Social Determinants of Health
This infographic was created by Health Commons. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: Not everyone has been affected equally by the pandemic. The social determinants of health affect not only who gets sick (pink) but everyone in the community during this unprecedented time. The pandemic is exacerbating the impact of these inequities, particularly for… View Article
August 10, 2020
The Relentless Pursuit of Better Youth Outcomes – Reimagining Youth Work in a COVID-19 Era: In Conversation with Regent Park School of Music
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: How has COVID-19 affected how youth programs are supporting and working with young people? How are youth programs physically distancing while ensuring social connectedness for youth? How are the needs of youth, families, and communities changing as a result of the pandemic? What… View Article
August 6, 2020
Pandemics: What Can We Learn from the Literature?
This report was published by Family Life. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is constantly evolving and forcing governments, organizations, and individuals around the world to quickly change the way we operate. The purpose of this literature review is to understand how previous pandemics have impacted individuals, communities, organizations, and… View Article
August 4, 2020
OPEN Forum: Promising Practice in Remote Service Delivery
This video was produced and shared by Outcomes, Practice & Evidence Network (OPEN). HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Outcomes, Practice & Evidence Network, based in Australia, supports Victorian child, youth, and family services to use evidence from research, practice, and client experience to deliver better outcomes for children, young people, and families. On… View Article
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