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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
October 13, 2020
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
The Relentless Pursuit of Better Youth Outcomes – Reimagining Youth Work in a COVID-19 Era: In Conversation with A7G
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
July 29, 2020
Evidence Should Guide the Design of Any Student Service Program
Since Prime Minister Trudeau announced the Canada Student Service Grant on June 25, to say controversy has swirled around the initiative is an understatement. The federal ethics commissioner, at the request of two opposition parties, is investigating the circumstances around the awarding of a since-cancelled $900-million contract to the WE Charity for the administration of… View Article
July 23, 2020
Are We Making a Difference? Understanding Leading Practices in Youth Volunteerism & Service
This report was published by the Youth & Innovation Project, University of Waterloo. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This literature review provides a current overview of leading practices in youth volunteerism and youth service in Canada and internationally with the aim of identifying trends and recurring themes, as well as barriers, that should… View Article
“Anglo-Conformity”: Assimilation Policy in Canada, 1890s–1950s
In the late nineteenth century Canada started to receive large waves of non-British migrants for the very first time in its history. These new settlers arrived in a country that saw itself very much as a British society. English-speaking Canadians considered themselves a core part of a worldwide British race. French Canadians, however, were obviously… View Article
July 21, 2020
L’Appartenance Entrecroisée à l’Héritage Historique et au Pluralisme Contemporain Chez des Étudiants Franco-Ontariens
Cet article s’appuie sur les données d’une étude qualitative effectuée de janvier à juin 2014 auprès d’étudiants collégiaux et universitaires franco-ontariens. Des entretiens semi-structurés ont été effectués auprès de 18 étudiants et étudiantes pour explorer les enjeux linguistiques qui se manifestent durant leurs parcours postsecondaires. Selon les modalités d’appartenance définies par Breton (1994), l’analyse démontre qu’une… View Article
The Experiences of and Responses to Linguicism of Quebec English‐Speaking and Franco‐Ontarian Postsecondary Students
This article explores the experiences of linguicism of Quebec English‐speaking and Franco‐Ontarian postsecondary students and how they respond to these experiences. Using Goffman’s theory of stigma and a qualitative approach, this article presents findings that emerged from interviews conducted between January and June 2014 in Quebec and Ontario. Both Quebec English‐speaking and Franco‐Ontarian participants report… View Article
Le Rêve Inachevé d’Étudier et de Socialiser en Français en Toute Sécurité Linguistique: Les Perspectives d’Étudiants Franco-Ontariens
Suivant une démarche interprétative, cet article examine les perspectives d’étudiants franco-ontariens rapportées lors d’une étude qualitative exploratoire. Des entretiens semi-structurés séquentiels menés en profondeur ont été effectués à Ottawa et à Toronto entre janvier et juin 2014 auprès de 18 étudiants franco-ontariens. Les résultats indiquent que les participants franco-ontariens qui fréquentent des établissements postsecondaires à vocation bilingue… View Article
Negotiating Belonging Following Migration: Exploring the Relationship Between Place and Identity in Francophone Minority Communities
A qualitative study was conducted within the Francophone minority community (FMC) of London, Ontario, to explore the integration experiences of French‐speaking immigrants from visible minority groups. We address how shifts to place and identity experienced following international migration influenced the study participants’ negotiation of belonging within the host community. The ethnographic approach to research was… View Article
Students’ Pathways Across Local, National & Supra-National Borders: Representations of a Globalized World in a Francophone Minority School in Ontario, Canada
Informed by anthropology of childhood and youth, this paper examines how elementary students make sense of their diverse trajectories in an expanding culture of spatial, virtual, and linguistic mobility (Farmer, 2012). Drawing on data collected in one francophone minority school in Ontario, Canada, we discuss students’ representations of a “globalized world” as they co-construct with… View Article
Migrations et « Nouvelles Mobilités »: Regards d’élèves et d’enseignants dans une école de langue française en Ontario
L’attention portée à la mobilité géographique – déplacements quotidiens, tourisme, migration, immigration, mouvements transnationaux, les configurations sont nombreuses – permet d’ouvrir de nouveaux chantiers en ce qui a trait à la construction de sens dans les relations à l’altérité. L’école est sans équivoque l’un des principaux lieux où se manifestent les pratiques plus mobiles des familles. Comment les élèves… View Article
La Santé Mentale de Jeunes Étudiantes Franco-Ontariennes d’une Université Bilingue en Ontario
Une recherche qualitative menée auprès de jeunes étudiantes francophones du nord de l’Ontario a permis de déceler des situations de détresse psychologique amplifiée par la difficulté de faire face à l’usage de la langue française au sein d’une université à vocation bilingue. Est-ce le fait d’une insécurité linguistique et/ou culturelle ? Les étudiantes rencontrées ont… View Article
The Relentless Pursuit of Better Youth Outcomes – Reimagining Youth Work in a COVID-19 Era: In Conversation with Lay-Up
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
Mapping Indigenous Youth Services in Ottawa
This report was published by Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Over the course of three months, we have worked on a report that maps and highlights Indigenous youth services in Ottawa. The findings came from a literature review, environmental scan, community outreach, and a focus group (that was… View Article
July 20, 2020
The Relentless Pursuit of Better Youth Outcomes – Reimagining Youth Work in a COVID-19 Era: In Conversation with I-Think
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
July 14, 2020
Young Adults and How Their Needs Are Being Served in Canada’s Correctional System: Kick-Off Workshop Meeting Report
This report was published by the Government of Canada’s Department of Justice. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Representatives from federal, provincial, and territorial governments met in Ottawa on March 12, 2020, to discuss the state of young adults in Canada’s correctional and broader justice system. In addition, two members representing British Columbia’s Provincial… View Article
July 8, 2020
A Resource Guide to Anti-Black Racism: Support for Black Youth & Allies
This toolkit was developed by Helping Hands. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: The purpose of this guidebook is to supply you with resources that will help you learn more about anti-Black racism and mental health supports. The purpose of these resources is to empower you to take care of yourselves. The current political… View Article
July 2, 2020
COVID-19, Cannabis Use & Youth: Four Key Considerations
On June 1, 2020, Cannabis and Psychosis: Exploring the Link launched its inaugural “Ask the Expert” series in partnership with YouthREX. Clementine Utchay and Amina Hagar, both Research Assistants at YouthREX, co-hosted the webinar. Earlier this month I co-hosted the launch of Cannabis and Psychosis: Exploring the Link’s online discussion series, “Ask the Expert”. The… View Article
The Future is Bright, Youth Make it Brighter: 5 Reasons You Need Youth at the Table
On June 1, 2020, Cannabis and Psychosis: Exploring the Link launched its inaugural “Ask the Expert” series in partnership with YouthREX. Clementine Utchay and Amina Hagar, both Research Assistants at YouthREX, co-hosted the webinar. Cannabis and Psychosis: Exploring the Link stems from the Schizophrenia Society of Canada, which works to alleviate the effects of early… View Article
June 30, 2020
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June 29, 2020
Reflection, Engagement & Action Against Anti-Black Racism in Ontario: Part Two
This video was produced by York University’s Office of Alumni Engagement. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Members of Youth Research and Evaluation Exchange (YouthREX) based at the School of Social Work at York University returned for the second part of a discussion on the current groundswell of protests about anti-Black racism. In the… View Article
June 25, 2020
Supporting Young People as a Parent and Youth Worker During COVID-19
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Charles Dickens couldn’t have expressed it any better. 2020 was a year that social media heralded with high expectations; “2020 vision” promised clarity and possibility. However, by March, COVID-19 had transformed the world as we knew it into a real-life, end-of-mankind, blockbuster movie…. View Article
Social Media & Youth Mental Health: What You Need to Know
If you’re a youth worker, parent or caregiver, then you’ve probably struggled at some point to figure out the best approach for regulating social media use in a young person’s life. Kids and teens love social media for connecting with their friends, following celebrities, and watching videos (this is especially true now, given distancing and… View Article
June 23, 2020
Skill-Up Samplers
Skill-Up SamplersSign up for samplers from our popular multi-module certificates!Select your sampler below and register today! Learn Anywhere, Anytime!Complete the samplers on your own schedule and at your own pace.Get Started!Sign up and start learning immediately with these short Skill-Up Samplers from YouthREX’s longer certificates for youth workers.Skill-Up!Learn critical youth work concepts and evaluation skills… View Article
June 16, 2020
Reflection, Engagement & Action Against Anti-Black Racism in Ontario: Part One
This video was produced by York University’s Office of Alumni Engagement. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Members of Youth Research and Evaluation Exchange (YouthREX) based at the School of Social Work at York University discuss the current groundswell of protests and ask: Will this be the ONE that finally makes undeniably visible the… View Article
June 12, 2020
Creating Environments for Indigenous Youth to Live & Succeed | Tunchai Redvers
This video was produced by TEDxKitchenerED. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Indigenous youth experience the highest rates of negative instances such as suicide, yet are the fastest growing demographic in Canada. This has been at the heart of the of the work of Tunchai Redvers, co-founder of We Matter, a national non-profit organization… View Article
Social-Emotional Learning Intervention: Trainer’s Manual
This toolkit was developed by the International Rescue Committee. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This manual supports managers to train social-emotional learning leaders and facilitators to deliver the social-emotional learning (SEL) intervention. The first part of the SEL Trainer’s Manual provides you, the trainer, with information to understand the social-emotional learning content and… View Article
Inclusive Cities and the Experiences of Racialized Youth
This factsheet was developed by the Wellesley Institute. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: In many cities, racialized youth can often feel socially excluded and isolated; they may not have public spaces they can go to or adults they can turn to in times of need. How do we build cities where racialized youth… View Article
Afterschool Programs: A Review of Evidence Under the Every Student Succeeds Act
This report was published by Research for Action. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The 2015 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the major source of federal funding for afterschool programs in the United States, especially through its 21st Century Community Learning Centers program. The law also encourages — and in some cases requires… View Article
Using Data to Strengthen Afterschool Planning, Management, and Strategy: Lessons from Eight Cities
This report was published by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Afterschool programs can offer enriching opportunities, homework help, and a safe environment. To ensure that these programs are cohesive, high-quality, and widely available, many cities have designed community-wide systems to coordinate the various afterschool programs offered… View Article
Core Knowledge and Competencies for Afterschool and Youth Development Professionals
This toolkit was developed by the National AfterSchool Association. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Professional development requires reflection on one’s practices to identify strengths, recognize areas for future growth, and incorporate new learning experiences. Reflection heightens awareness of one’s own performance and leads to personal change and growth. The Self-Assessment Tools are designed… View Article
Quality Self-Assessment (QSA) Tool: User’s Guide
This toolkit was developed by The New York State Network for Youth Success. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: The New York State Network for Youth Success is very pleased to publish this updated User’s Guide for the Quality Self-Assessment (QSA) Tool, Third Edition. We hope this User’s Guide offers practical insight on the… View Article
Four Key Considerations & Five Promising Practices to Support the Delivery of an Online Curriculum
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 four key considerations and summarizes five promising practices to support the delivery of an online curriculum.
June 9, 2020
Doing Right: What Collective Actions Can Advance Equity for Black Youth?
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Between March and July 2017, Ontario’s Ministry of Children and Youth Services conducted extensive community consultations to guide the priorities of the Ontario Black Youth Action Plan. Collective actions for doing right and advancing equity for Black youth and their families were woven… View Article
Will This Be The ONE? Reflection, Engagement & Action Against Anti-Black Racism in Ontario
Will this be the ONE that makes undeniably visible the metaphoric knee of anti-Black racism that sits on the necks of Black people every day? Will this be the ONE that finally energizes us all to dismantle anti-Black racism forever and create a better future for Black youth? REFLECTION Let us be clear, George Floyd’s… View Article
June 8, 2020
Sera-t-elle LA BONNE? Réflexion, engagement et action contre le racisme anti-Noir en Ontario
Sera-t-elle celle qui rend indéniablement visible le genou métaphorique du racisme anti-Noir qui se pose chaque jour au cou des personnes Noires ? Sera-t-elle celle qui nous dynamisera tous pour enfin démanteler le racisme anti-Noir pour toujours et créer un avenir meilleur pour la jeunesse Noire ? RÉFLEXION Soyons clairs, la mort de George Floyd… View Article
Mindfulness-Based Programs for Youth: Body Scan Exercise
This podcast was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS PODCAST: A simple body scan exercise to support mindfulness. This activity was taken from Mindfulness-Based Programs for Youth: A Toolkit for Youth Workers, developed by the Holistic Arts-Based Program (HAP) team at the School of Social Work, Laurentian University and the Knowledge Exchange… View Article
June 2, 2020
Ask The Expert: Dr. Oyedeji Ayonrinde
This video was produced and shared by Cannabis & Psychosis: Exploring the Link. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: The first Ask The Expert livestream, co-hosted by YouthREX on Facebook Live and YouTube, featured Dr. Oyedeji Ayonrinde and answered young people’s questions about cannabis and mental health during the COVID-19 crisis.
Telling Your Program’s Story with Data Visualization
How many times have you worked tirelessly on a report that communicates your program successes and points to areas that need to be addressed to make your program even better? A report you are so proud of because it captures all the extensive data you’ve been collecting. A report that is so long and so… View Article
June 1, 2020
How is COVID-19 Affecting Youth Mental Health, Substance Use & Wellness?
This video was produced and shared by the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH). HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: The McCain Centre for Child, Youth & Family Mental Health hosted a webinar to discuss how youth and young adults are experiencing COVID-19 and how we can support them during this time. This… View Article
May 29, 2020
5 Ways to Manage Lockdown in a Small Space
When my husband and I got married, I moved out of my parent’s home and into his bachelor pad. It’s a simple one bedroom apartment, big enough to accommodate the both of us. Prior to getting married, one of the things that we often talked about was our desire to create a stable environment for… View Article
May 28, 2020
ABR COVID Resources Page
Supporting and Promoting Mental Health for Black YouthCovid-19 ResourcesHosted by East Metro Youth Services in collaboration with YouthREXCOVID and the Black community: A Context for DiscussionBlack Mental Health and COVID FOOD SECURITY SUPPORTS Afri-Can Food BasketBlack Creek Community FarmBlack Farmers & Food Growers CollectiveFoodShare HOME SCHOOLING RESOURCES BrainPopCuriosity StreamTynkerOutschoolUdemyiReadyBeast Academy (Math)Khan AcademyCreative BugDiscovery Education FREE LEARNING WEBSITESStarfallABCYAFunbrain Splash… View Article
May 27, 2020
Eight Promising Practices to Engage Youth in an Academically-Focused Mentorship Program Using Online Platforms
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 online mentoring and summarizes eight promising practices to engage youth in an academically-focused mentorship program using online platforms.
May 22, 2020
Now and Going Forward – Why Evidence Still Matters
Currently the sector is grappling with the impact of COVID-19 on service delivery. It is understandable that evaluation – designing and measuring for outcomes – may have moved way down in the list of priorities. While we are at different stages of this journey, we wanted to explore how we can harness evidence and data… View Article
May 20, 2020
A Creative Approach to Using Mindfulness With Youth
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: Looking for innovative ways to support mental health, especially during this difficult time? Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can strengthen your work with young people. Researchers studying MBIs have reported a multitude of benefits, including improved emotion regulation, mood, social competence, and resilience. Youth workers… View Article
May 19, 2020
Strategies to Support the Administration of Direct Service Provision During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This factsheet was developed by Child Trends. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Children, youth, and families living in under-resourced communities nationwide are especially vulnerable to the immediate and long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and may need different and/or more robust provision of services. At the same time, community-based direct service providers may struggle… View Article
May 15, 2020
Supporting Clients in Under-Resourced Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This factsheet was developed by Child Trends. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Children, youth, and families living in under-resourced communities nationwide are especially vulnerable to the immediate and long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and may need different and/or more robust provision of services. At the same time, community-based direct service providers may… View Article
Digital Platforms Alone Don’t Bridge Youth Divides
It’s taken for granted in many if not most school environments today that digital technology should be integrated throughout the curriculum to enhance not only communication and creativity but also equal access to resources and opportunities. Digital skills are considered critical for youth navigating the world — and for gaining mobility. Mobility is understood to… View Article
Life During COVID-19: What Girls Are Saying About Their Worries and Hopes
This report was published by Girl Guides of Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: COVID-19 is an extraordinary health and social crisis, challenging Canadian and global communities like nothing they’ve faced in decades. As the leading organization for girls in Canada, Girl Guides of Canada wanted to explore how girls are affected by… View Article
May 14, 2020
Supporting Mindfulness-Based Programs for Youth
Discussions about mindfulness are ever-increasing within educational settings, community-based organizations offering services to youth, and popular media. Mindfulness-Based Programs for Youth: A Toolkit for Youth Workers is a timely resource for youth workers interested in facilitating mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and practices with youth. It offers background on the concept of mindfulness, ideas for creative activities,… View Article
May 11, 2020
Mindfulness-Based Programs for Youth: A Toolkit for Youth Workers
This toolkit was developed by YouthREX, in partnership with the Holistic Arts-Based Program (HAP). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Research shows that mindfulness-based programs can enhance youth development and contribute to resilience. This toolkit provides youth workers with the knowledge they need to design effective mindfulness-based programs for youth. It includes best practices,… View Article
Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook: A Tool to Help You Build Resilience During Difficult Times
This toolkit was developed by The Wellness Society. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: In this unprecedented period of global uncertainty, we felt it was necessary to put together a coronavirus anxiety workbook to provide our community with much needed support. The first thing to note right now is that it’s completely normal to… View Article
May 8, 2020
Tolerance for Uncertainty: A COVID-19 Workbook
This toolkit was developed by Dr. Sachiko Nagasawa, Bay Psychology. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Learn to accept your feelings, tolerate distress, and move forward with grace despite not knowing what lies ahead. Dr. Sachiko Nagasawa of Bay Psychology created this workbook to contain information with practical skills to help you to thrive… View Article
Employing Youth During the Coronavirus Pandemic is a Good Investment
The recent announcement of an extension of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to part-time workers is good news for young people in Canada. This may prove to be even more important to young people’s wellbeing than the subsequent announcement by the federal government that students in higher education can receive as much as $1,750… View Article
May 6, 2020
Being Y-AP Savvy: A Primer on Creating & Sustaining Youth-Adult Partnerships
This toolkit was created by ACT for Youth. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Youth-Adult Partnership (YAP) is not simply youth and adults being in the same room. They are working together as colleagues, struggling together, and celebrating their successes. Our definition is this: Youth-adult partnership is involving youth and adults in responsible, challenging,… View Article
May 5, 2020
Finding Employment During COVID-19
This podcast was produced by The Career Foundation. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS PODCAST: This week’s episode of Youth Job Talk is an introduction to the Youth Job Connection team at The Career Foundation. Meet Cherryl-Lyn, Keilan, Tayyaba, and Shantal, and find out how they help youth (ages 15-29) find employment. The team also… View Article
Youth Job Talk
This podcast was produced by The Career Foundation. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS PODCAST: Youth Job Talk is geared toward youth who are looking for tips and tricks with all aspects of employment. This podcast caters to anyone who falls under “high school student” or “young adult” and is looking for employment or needs… View Article
(RE)Imaging Trauma Recovery: Black Youth Redefining Collective Healing Through Social Action
This video was produced by the Society for Social Work & Research. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: The theme for the 2020 Society for Social Work & Research Conference (held in Washington, DC, from January 15-19) was Reducing Racial and Economic Inequality. This ‘Brief & Brilliant’ session, (RE)Imaging Trauma Recovery: Black Youth Redefining… View Article
May 4, 2020
Engaging Youth in Research: Lessons from Community-Engaged Research with Urban 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 the research about? This chapter examines the role of community-engaged research (CER) to address equity and access for youth from vulnerable communities. According to… View Article
May 1, 2020
7-Day Mindfulness Journal
This toolkit was developed by New Leaf Foundation. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: New Leaf’s 7-Day Mindfulness Journal was initially created in 2020 as a resource for youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The journal includes mindfulness activities and writing prompts to help young people wade through challenging thoughts and feelings. Combining mindfulness with… View Article
April 29, 2020
Community. Connection. Care.
Like most of Ontario’s youth sector, YouthREX is feeling the weight of this challenging and unprecedented time we are in. Shout out to young people, youth workers, and staff and volunteers of youth programs across Ontario, and their loved ones! You are in our thoughts as we all navigate this situation together. We know that… View Article
April 28, 2020
Addressing Human Rights as Key to the COVID-19 Response
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director General’s recent remarks on COVID-19 emphasized that “All countries must strike a fine balance between protecting health, minimizing economic and social disruption, and respecting human rights”. Human rights frameworks provide a crucial structure that can strengthen the effectiveness of global efforts to address the pandemic. The current COVID-19 outbreak… View Article
April 24, 2020
Coronavirus Tips & Resources for Mentoring
This toolkit was compiled by MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership has shared a variety of mentoring tips and resources to ensure that physical distancing does not mean social disconnection. You can also learn more about and access the Virtual Mentoring Portal, launched by… View Article
The Daily: A Kids’ Guide to Coronavirus
This podcast was produced by The New York Times. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS PODCAST: Carl Zimmer, science reporter and author of the “Matter” column for The New York Times, takes questions from children across the country on this episode of The Daily. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, produced by Adizah Eghan, Bianca Giaever, and Annie Brown,… View Article
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