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Caregiving & Resilience: Supporting Youth in Adversity, in Transition, and in Community
This video was produced by the Canadian Association of Paediatric Health Centres. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Youth are facing new opportunities and challenges from an environment that is socially wired together, tackling complexities such as cyber-bullying and sexting, a pressured landscape for achieving developmental milestones in education, career, and health. Likewise, caregivers… View Article
May 15, 2019
Sexuality, Disability & Young People
This video was produced by Youth Disability Advocacy Service. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Three young people with disabilities talk about the obstacles that they and other people with disabilities encounter when trying to explore sex and sexuality.
8 Ways to Get Disabled Young People into Employment
This video was produced by Preparing for Adulthood. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: In this video, Linda Jordan, the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Pathfinder Support Lead, lists eight ways to get disabled young people into employment: 1. Raise aspirations 2. Plan for employment early 3. Use the curriculum 4. Share expertise (skills and… View Article
Beyond Measure? Evaluation & Action in Ontario’s Youth Sector – KM Expo Recap
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: On March 24, 2015, YouthREX held a knowledge mobilization eXpo called Beyond Measure? Evaluation and Action in Ontario’s Youth Sector. This event was an opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders and have strategic conversations around the state of evaluation in the Ontario… View Article
One Blood: Youth Linked in Action
This video was produced by the Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Capturing the voices of youth in Jamaica and the Caribbean Diaspora in Canada, the One Blood: Youth Linked in Action documentary will take you into the hearts, experiences, and struggles of those infected and affected by… View Article
In The Life: Foster Care’s Invisible Youth
This video was produced by In The Life Media, Inc. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: This episode focuses on LGBT youth in foster care in the United States. It features seven LGBT youth from foster care sharing their stories and discussing rejection from foster families, invisibility within the system, and obstacles to healthy… View Article
In My Own Voice: A Visual Diary of Newcomer Youth
This video was produced by the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: This video was created by a group of youth organized by Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization’s Youth Program (YOCISO), with a grant provided by the Canadian Council for Refugees under their Speak Up! Project.
Should Youth in Canada be Expected to Work for Free in order to Land a Good Job?
This video was produced by The Globe and Mail. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Youth employment continues to be a pressing issue in Canada today. In this video, The Globe‘s Affan Chowdhry is joined by Paul Kershaw, founder of Generation Squeeze, to discuss recent comments by Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz that… View Article
From Victimization to Empowerment: Keeping Students Safe Online
This video was produced by the B.C. Liberal Government Caucus. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Many young people have a better grasp of technology than their parents, so how do we keep them safe online? North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite, Parliamentary Secretary for Student Support and Parent Engagement, is launching a new video… View Article
In Our Own Words: Mental Health
This video was produced by Mind. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: Thirteen people, aged 18-25, talk about what it’s like to live with a mental health problem, and what helps them cope. Find out more about the young people in this video.
#KtA2016: Dr. Sean Lessard
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: On October 28, 2016, YouthREX hosted our first Knowledge to Action (KtA) Exchange: The Youth. The Work. The System. Dr. Sean Lessard, Associate Professor in Teacher Education and Aboriginal Studies at the University of Alberta, was a featured keynote speaker, sharing this… View Article
Youth Spaces: An Integrated System of Care
This video was produced by The Students Commission. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: A video snapshot of one of the Collective Impact for Toronto Youth (CITY) initiatives that is providing a more holistic youth space within schools.
Overview of YouthREX’s Program Evaluation for Youth Wellbeing Certificate
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: This program evaluation certificate course supports the work of the Ontario youth sector. It is offered through four modules, which are based on the insight and experiences gained by the YouthREX team through their engagement with grassroots youth-sector organizations across Ontario. The… View Article
Youth Transitional Housing Toolkit
This toolkit was developed by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This toolkit is designed for shelters, housing providers, youth-serving agencies, and other organizations concerned about homeless and at-risk youth in Canada. It outlines some ideas for transitional housing incorporating the Foyer model but is meant to provide a… View Article
Healthy Living… It’s in Everyone
This toolkit was developed by the F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids’ Mental Health in partnership with B.C. Mental Health & Substance Use Services and B.C. Children’s Hospital. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This toolkit was created for families who have a child or youth with mental health challenges. The focus is to enhance the… View Article
Practitioner’s Toolkit: Women of Color in Mass Incarceration
This toolkit was developed by the African American Policy Forum. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Realizing that social and institutional divides are often incredibly difficult to overcome, we decided to meet in what is known as a Learning Circle – a kind of organizational structure and descriptive metaphor that is meant to symbolize… View Article
Safety Planning with Children and Youth: A Toolkit for Working with Children and Youth Exposed to Domestic Violence
This toolkit was developed by the B.C. Society of Transition Houses in partnership with the Ending Violence Association of B.C. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: The purpose of this toolkit is to provide support workers with a resource to develop individualized safety plans for children and youth and provide support workers with information… View Article
Youth Employment: Community Agency Toolkit
This toolkit was developed by Raising the Roof. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: The information in this toolkit is for community agencies who want to develop youth employment programs. Raising the Roof recognizes there are many steps to developing these programs and making them successful. The information in this toolkit is based on… View Article
GSAs and QSAs in Alberta Schools: A Guide for Teachers
This toolkit was published by the Alberta Teachers’ Association. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This guide draws upon current legislation, law, educational policy, and research to develop a critical framework for creating and sustaining gay–straight student alliances or queer–straight student alliances (GSAs or QSAs) in Alberta schools. Practical strategies, suggestions, and a list… View Article
Village International: A Practical Booklet for Youth Workers About Setting up International Projects in Rural and Geographically Isolated Areas
This toolkit was developed by SALTO-Youth Inclusion Resource Centre. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Young people in rural and geographically isolated areas often simply don’t get all the information that is available in the busy city-centres. Distances and lack of public transport and infrastructure make it more difficult to set up international projects…. View Article
Time to Change: Campaign Toolkit
This toolkit was developed by Time to Change. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: This toolkit supports schools and youth groups to run their own campaigns to end stigma and discrimination experienced by people with mental health problems. The toolkit has created a step-by-step guide giving you easy access to our wide range of… View Article
Engaging Youth in Community Decision Making
This toolkit was published by the Center for the Study of Social Policy. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Young people are key to effective community decision making and positive outcomes for local residents. This publication explores principles and strategies for engaging youth and young adults in decisions that affect them and the wellbeing… View Article
LGBTQ Inclusion in Youth Program Environments
This toolkit was published by the ACT for Youth Center for Community Action. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Those who work with youth have an opportunity – and a responsibility – to address the needs of LGBTQ young people. This edition of PrACTice Matters outlines strategies for making program environments more inclusive.
Engaging Youth in Research: A Facilitation Guide for Youth Workers, Program Staff & Community Leaders
This toolkit was published by Logical Outcomes. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: The aim of this toolkit is to provide youth workers and other program leaders with assistance in creating their vision to train and support young people to conduct community-based research. To do this, we have developed five units (or sessions) on… View Article
Hidden in Our Midst: Homeless Newcomer Youth in Toronto
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? Not enough is known about how newcomer youth in urban centres experience homelessness and associated services. The Hidden in Our Midst… View Article
Summer Jobs Reduce Violence Among Disadvantaged 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? In the United States, racialized youth are disproportionately affected by violent crime as either perpetrator or victim. Researchers suggest there is… View Article
The Role of Therapeutic Mentoring in Enhancing Outcomes for Youth in Foster Care
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 demonstrates that youth living in foster care are more likely than peers not in care to experience a number of… View Article
Impact of a Comprehensive Whole Child Intervention and Prevention Program Among Youths At Risk of Gang Involvement and Other Forms of Delinquency
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 in poor neighbourhoods with a lot of gang activity tend not to have access to or seek out effective, culturally-relevant,… View Article
An Uncaring State? The Overrepresentation of First Nations Children in the Canadian Welfare System
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 editorial article examines the inadequacies of the provincial and federal governments in addressing the overrepresentation of First Nations children in… View Article
Promising Healing Practices for Interventions Addressing Intergenerational Trauma Among Aboriginal 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? The destructive effects of colonialism on Indigenous peoples are wide-ranging. In Canada, Indigenous people continue to experience intergenerational trauma that has… View Article
Will I Make It on My Own? Voices and Visions of 17-Year-Old Youth in Transition
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? The transition from adolescence to adulthood includes many emotional, physical, and cognitive changes. For youth who are transitioning out of foster… View Article
Community Policing – A Shared Responsibility: A Voice-Centered Relational Analysis of a Police/Youth-of-Color Dialogue
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 explores how racial discrimination impacts relations between police and minority youth. Racial profiling has negative consequences, both material and… View Article
‘My Parents May Not Be French Sir, But I Am’: Exploration of Linguistic Identity of Francophone Bilingual Youth in Transition in Multicultural, Multilingual Ontario
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 is about bilingual French/English speaking youth and the challenges they experience with their identity when they transition from a… View Article
Building Relationships Between Mentors and Youth: Development of the TRICS Model
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 is about how meaningful relationships between youth mentors and mentees develop within group models (i.e. one mentor working with… View Article
Effectiveness of a Combined Tutoring and Mentoring Intervention with Ninth-Grade, Urban Black Adolescents
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 looks at the effectiveness of a tutoring and mentorship program for Black youth living in low-income areas as they… View Article
Diversity in Public Education: Acknowledging Immigrant Parent Knowledge
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? Immigrant parents have knowledge – including formal education, values, language, culture, religion, life experiences, and community knowledge – to contribute to… View Article
Mentoring for Black Male Youth
This report was published by the National Mentoring Resource Centre. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This review examines research on mentoring for Black boys and is organized around four topics: a) its documented effectiveness; b) the extent to which mentor, youth, and program characteristics influence effectiveness; c) the processes that link mentoring to… View Article
Being Black is Not a Risk Factor: A Strength-based Look at the State of the Black Child
This report was published by the National Black Child Development Institute. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: NBCDI’s State of the Black Child initiative is focused on creating resources that challenge the prevailing discourse about Black children-one which overemphasizes limitations and deficits and does not draw upon the considerable strengths, assets and resilience demonstrated… View Article
Towards Race Equity in Education: The Schooling of Black Students in the Greater Toronto Area
This report was published by York University. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report summarizes the experiences, issues and concerns raised during community consultations and conversations with young people. With Toronto District School Board data as reference, and based on their own experiences as parents, educators, community members, and students, participants also spent… View Article
Culture as Catalyst: Preventing the Criminalization of Indigenous Youth
This report was published by the Crime Prevention Ottawa. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The objective of this review is to gather information on the role of culture in promoting the well-being of Indigenous youth, with a focus on supports that hold promise for preventing the criminalization of Indigenous youth. The first section… View Article
Youth Gangs in Canada: A Review of Current Topics and Issues
This report was published by Public Safety Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Youth gangs are not a new phenomenon in Canada. Theoretical and empirical research and evaluation efforts continue with the goal of better understanding and responding to this issue. Advances have been made in defining the nature of youth gangs and… View Article
Mental Health & Addiction Interventions for Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Practical Strategies for Front-line Providers
This report was published by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Young people experiencing homelessness face many forms of extreme adversity including high rates of mental health and addiction challenges. These challenges lead to high mortality rates and increase the risk of chronic homelessness. In turn, the health service… View Article
Creating Supportive Environments for Children and Youth with Complex Needs
This report was published by the Children and Youth In Challenging Contexts Network. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Mental health is a primary concern among Canadian children and youth. 14 to 25 per cent of children and youth are estimated to experience mental health issues, and 70% of adults with mental health issues… View Article
Leading Together: Indigenous Youth in Community Partnership
This report was published by The J.W McConnell Family Foundation. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This collection of stories highlighting promising approaches in partnerships between non-profit organizations and Indigenous youth is written by rising and established Indigenous and non-Indigenous journalists. Each story profiles a different partnership, with a focus on what worked, what… View Article
Formative Evaluation of the Public Health Unit Youth Engagement Initiative
This report was published by Ontario Tobacco Research Unit. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: In 2010, the Ministry of Health Promotion & Sport (MHPS) committed funding to a Public Health Unit Youth Engagement Initiative as part of Smoke-Free Ontario (SFO) prevention programming. The Initiative involves the adoption of youth engagement principles across PHU… View Article
Research Review of Best Practices for the Provision of Youth Services
This report was published by University of Victoria. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report identifies elements of ‘best practice’ in service delivery for high-risk youth. ‘Best practices’ are based on the results of a review of current literature related to evidence of program model’s effectiveness. The report also addresses barriers to service… View Article
Toronto Youth Equity Strategy: Building Resilience and Supportive Systems
This report was published by City of Toronto. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Toronto Youth Equity Strategy was developed with contributions from Toronto youth. We have included creative content from youth throughout the report. These creative works are intended to help readers understand the experiences of Toronto youth most vulnerable to involvement… View Article
Unemployment Dynamics Among Canada’s Youth
This report was published by Statistics Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This Economic Insights article reports on the differences between youth and adults in terms of unemployment inflow and outflow rates, factors that contribute to a better understanding of the gap between the unemployment rates of youth and adults. Data from the… View Article
Moving Towards Evidence-Based Mental Health and Addictions Treatment for Francophone Children and Youth in Ontario
This report was published by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Limited research has been done in Canada that identifies best and promising practices in mental health and addictions treatment for Francophone children and youth, and even less in Ontario. The information in this report is a… View Article
Sharing their Stories: Narratives of Young Metis Parents and Elders about Parenting
This report was published by the National Collaborating Centre For Aboriginal Health HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report documents and analyzes Métis narratives on parenting within the context of their unique historical and contemporary experiences. The resource is based on discussions with eighteen Métis parents, aspiring parents and grandparents in British Columbia… View Article
A Blueprint For Youth Justice Reform
This report was published by the Youth Transition Funders Group. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Youth Justice Work Group (YJWG) of the Youth Transition Funders Group (YTFG) envisions a youth justice system that fosters the healthy development and well-being of all children and youth by building upon their strengths, cultivating their relationships… View Article
Drugs, Homelessness & Health: Homeless Youth Speak Out About Harm Reduction
This report was published by the Shout Clinic. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Youth who are homeless in Toronto face many challenges, from meeting basic needs to navigating our complex service system, to finding housing and other supports to help stabilize their lives. These challenges are further complicated for youth who use alcohol… View Article
Jobs of the Future: Options and Opportunities
This report was published by Rick Milner. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: We are about to encounter a crisis that will challenge our economic well-being and shake the foundations of our institutions and social structures. We cannot escape the changes that lie just in front of us, despite how much our current economic… View Article
World Youth Report: Youth Civic Engagement
This report was published by UN World Youth Report. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The World Youth Report on Youth Civic Engagement has been prepared in response to growing interest in and an increased policy focus on youth civic engagement in recent years among Governments, young people and researchers. It is intended to… View Article
Understanding Intergenerational Social Mobility: Filipino Youth in Canada
This report was published by York Center for Asian Research. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The study concludes with policy implications that point to the need to: a) continue addressing the issues of immigrant access to professions and credential recognition; b) recognize the importance of extended families in the success of the next… View Article
Work-Based Learning Works: An Action Plan for Youth Employment in Toronto
This report was published by City of Toronto. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report highlights practical models and practices to move youth into employment and career pathways through apprenticeships, internships and other forms of work-based learning. The value of leveraging existing connections with employer and sector partners and increasing support to entrepreneurs,… View Article
Voices and Visions: Perspectives of Teen Mothers in Sudbury, Ontario
This report was published by the Sudbury & District Health Unit. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Service providers from Better Beginnings Better Futures (BBBF), an agency that offers services to teen mothers in Sudbury, identified a need to better understand the perspectives and experiences of these mothers. In addition, the Sudbury & District… View Article
Literature Review on Factors Affecting the Transition of Aboriginal Youth from School to Work
This report was published by the Council of Ministers of Education Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: While Aboriginal peoples represent Canada’s fastest-growing population, their education and employment outcomes lag significantly behind the rest of the population. This literature review examines the challenges faced by Aboriginal youth in completing their education and the… View Article
Mentoring for First-Generation Immigrant and Refugee Youth
This report was published by the National Mentoring Resource Center. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This review examines research on mentoring for first-generation immigrant and refugee youth (FG-IRY) and is organized around four aspects of mentoring for these youth – its documented effectiveness, factors conditioning effectiveness, intervening processes for linking mentoring to outcomes,… View Article
The Review of the Roots of Youth Violence, Volume 1: Findings, Analysis, and Conclusions
This report was published by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Roots of Youth Violence report is the product of an extensive literature review and public consultation. It goes beyond merely identifying the immediate risk factors associated with youth violence to examine the underlying conditions… View Article
Mentoring for Black Male Youth
This podcast was produced by The Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS PODCAST: This podcast examines research on mentoring for Black boys and is organized around four topics: its documented effectiveness; the extent to which mentor, youth, and program characteristics influence effectiveness; the processes that link mentoring to outcomes in Black… View Article
Ways of Being – Social & Emotional Learning in Youth Programs
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: Being prepared for post-secondary education and employment requires a much broader skill set than academic knowledge. These skills – including self-worth, critical thinking, and empathy – are developed over a lifelong process of learning and reinforcement at home, school, and after-school programs…. View Article
Evaluation as Strategy
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: So often we hear folks say, ‘Ugh, we hate evaluation!’ – and we understand why. It can feel confusing, like extra work, disconnected, and driven by misplaced accountability. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Evaluation, we believe, is a core… View Article
Intentional Program Design
This webinar was hosted by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: In order for a program to be successful, it’s important to identify desired goals and outcomes. Once these have been determined, it’s time to establish a clear process that will help you design and then put your program into action. Jennifer Skuza… View Article
Jordan’s Principle
This infographic was published by the Assembly of First Nations. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: Jordan’s Principle, named in honour of Jordan River Anderson, aims to give First Nations children equal and fair access to services ordinarily available to other children and to shield them from jurisdictional disputes. Jordan River Anderson died tragically… View Article
Spotlight on Science Learning: Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce
This infographic was created by Let’s Talk Science. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: This infographic offers insight into how and when teens think about their future careers as they go through high school and make post-secondary choices. By understanding how teens think about their pathways, and what influences them, we can better help… View Article
Voices: A Study of Youth in Peel
This infographic was created by Peel Children and Youth Initiative (PCYI). HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: In 2012, with the support of the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board and the Peel District School Board, PCYI undertook a large (n=2,187) randomized survey of secondary school students within randomly selected schools and classes across… View Article
CAMH’s 2013 Ontario Student Drug Use & Health Survey Infographic
This infographic was created by the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health and EENet. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: The Ontario Student Drug Use & Health Survey (OSDUHS) is a population survey of Ontario students in grades seven through 12. The OSDUHS began in 1977 and is the longest ongoing school survey in… View Article
Young Canadians in a Wired World: Encountering Racist and Sexist Content Online
This infographic was created by MediaSmarts. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: This infographic is drawn from a national survey of Canadian youth conducted by MediaSmarts in 2013. The classroom-based survey of 5,436 students in grades four through 11, in every province and territory, examined the role of networked technologies in young people’s lives…. View Article
LGBTQ2S Youth Homelessness in Canada
This infographic was created by The 519. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: There are no studies (as of 2016) that have measured LGBTQ2S youth homelessness on a national scale. Since this data collection remains limited, this infographic shares statistics from a Toronto-based count.
Follow the Rainbow Brick Road
This infographic was created by Asian Community AIDS Services. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: Follow the stories of three queer Asian youth and learn about how to take care of your health.
Academic Literature Compilation: Youth Mentorship
YouthREX has compiled this document of abstracts, or short summaries, of articles about youth mentorship.This could be helpful if you are designing a mentoring program, trying to figure out how to improve the mentoring you’re already doing, or just want more information about mentoring and mentorship programs.We’ve organized the abstracts into categories to try to… View Article
Bigger than Hip-Hop: Impact of a Community-Based Physical Activity Program on Youth Living in a Disadvantaged Neighbourhood in Canada
This study explored whether a hip-hop dance program was associated with improved well-being for adolescents living in a multicultural, socio-economically disadvantaged urban community in Ottawa. Sixty-seven youths between 11 and 16 years of age participated in a 13-week program. A primarily qualitative approach was used to assess perceived impact of this pilot program from the… View Article
Employers’ and Employment Counselors’ Perceptions of Desirable Skills for Entry-Level Positions for Adolescents with a Disability
Today’s youth face high unemployment and other labor-market challenges; these challenges are often worse for youth with disabilities. This paper explores what employers and employment counselors look for when hiring youth into entry-level jobs and whether they believe youth with disabilities have fewer skills than those without. This study used a qualitative design with a… View Article
A Bed of Roses: Exploring the Experiences of LGBT Newcomer Youth Who Migrate to Toronto
This study sought to gain a better understanding of the general life experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) newcomer youth, situated within the broader context of their lives post-migration. The purpose of this paper is to explore the nature of various forms of oppression experienced by LGBT newcomers and offers recommendations for transforming… View Article
Health-Compromising Behaviours Among a Multi-Ethnic Sample of Canadian Highschool Students: Risk-Enhancing Effects of Discrimination and Acculturation
This article examines whether acculturation and experiences of discrimination help to explain observed ethnic disparities in rates of three health-compromising behaviors: interpersonal violence, drinking, and cannabis use. Data were drawn from a cross- sectional survey of 3,400 high school students from Toronto, Canada, sampled in 1998-2000. Multivariate ordinary least squares and logistic regression models tested… View Article
Mamow Ki-ken-da-ma-win, A Partnership Approach to Child, Youth, Family and Community Wellbeing
Mamow-Sha-way-gi-kay-win: North-South Partnership for Children represents a coalition of individuals and organizations from southern Ontario who have partnered with First Nations Chiefs, community leaders, Elders, youth and community members from 30 remote northern communities. The collective goal of the Partnership is to learn from one another while addressing the needs of First Nations communities.This community… View Article
Relational Victimization and Depressive Symptoms in Adolescence: Moderating Effects of Mother, Father and Peer Emotional Support
Adolescence heralds a unique period of vulnerability to depressive symptoms. This longitudinal study examined relational victimization in adolescents’ peer relationships as a unique predictor of depressive symptoms among a primarily (85%) Caucasian sample of 540 youth (294 females) concurrently and across a 6-year period. The moderating effects of emotional support received from mothers, fathers, and… View Article
Four Forms of Youth Civic Engagement for Diverse Democracy
Which form or forms of civic engagement have the most potential to involve young people in a socially-just diverse democracy? At a time when civic engagement will benefit from conceptual clarification, this paper addresses this question and some of the issues it raises. It analyzes four forms of youth civic engagement for a socially-just diverse… View Article
Resilience and Coping: Implications for Gifted Children and Youth at Risk
This article summarizes findings from resilience literature relevant to the development of children and youth and derives specific strategies for enhancing outcomes for gifted children and youth most at risk for encountering adversity. Following a description of types of factors critical to understanding resilience literature, the authors focus on studies relating intelligence, development, and diversity… View Article
Immigrant Youth and Employment: Lessons Learned from the Analysis of LSIC and 82 Lived Stories
Finding a job has become a critical challenge to many youth. Immigrant youth, who have been a key part of the global migrants, are particularly vulnerable when entering the job market of the host country due to various structural barriers. However, in both public policy discourse and research, their labour market experience tends to be overlooked. In this paper,… View Article
Young Adult Experiences with Securing Employment
The increasingly precarious nature of North America’s labour market has created challenges for young adults in securing and maintaining adequate employment. In a study to better understand these barriers, one-to-one interviews and focus groups were conducted with 36 young adults (between ages 18 and 29) in one neighborhood in Toronto, Canada. Findings show that varying… View Article
Measuring Social Capital and Its Differentials by Family Structures
Social capital has often been invoked to explain differences in children’s well-being by family structure. That is, developmental outcome for children in lone or step parent family is not at par with that of children from intact family because parental investments on children may be lower not only in financial and human capital but also… View Article
Collaborative Knowledge: Making in the Everyday Practice of Youth Suicide Prevention Education
The development and implementation of a new school-based suicide prevention education program in one secondary school in Vancouver, British Columbia, recently provided us with an opportunity to conduct an in-depth, qualitative case study. The purpose of our study was to deepen our understanding of how school-based suicide prevention education programs like this one get planned… View Article
School Engagement Among Latino Youth in an Urban Middle School Context: Valuing the Role of Social Support
The education of many Latino youth residing in urban communities is often hindered by fear of crime and violence occurring in places where they live and attend school. Addressing these concerns, this study tested a path model predicting school engagement that included neighborhood and school environment variables (e.g., neighborhood youth behavior, neighborhood safety, and school… View Article
Bullying and Victimization in Rural Schools: Risks, Reasons & Responses
Using multiple waves of large-scale administrative data sets, we compare student and parent reports of serious peer victimization in rural and urban schools in British Columbia, Canada. Higher levels of risk are generally found for rural students relative to their urban counterparts. Rural parents report higher levels of serious peer victimization, while both urban and… View Article
What Other Canadian Kids Have: The Fight for a New School in Attawapiskat
This article explores two main themes that emerge from a case study of the J. R. Nakogee Elementary School in Attawapiskat, Ontario. First, it is a critique of First Nation’s education at a structural level, both historic and contemporary, which illuminates the Canadian government’s failure to make significant improvements in the provision of education to… View Article
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: A Process Evaluation of a Driven Physical Activity-based life Skills Program
Integrating a positive youth development framework into physical activity programming has become popular as it is believed that this integration can create the development of both physical and psychosocial skills. However, there has been a lack of intervention fidelity research within the field of positive youth development.The Girls Just Wanna Have Fun program was designed… View Article
Sexual Orientation Trends and Disparities in School Bullying and Violence-related Experiences, 1999-2013
Numerous recent studies have demonstrated that schools are often unsafe for lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents, who are more likely than heterosexual peers to be bullied, harassed, or victimized in school contexts. Virtually all of these studies call for change, yet none investigate whether or not it has occurred. Using repeated waves of a… View Article
Staying Healthy ‘Under the Sheets’: Inuit Youth Experiences of Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Arviat, Nunavut, Canada
Inuit youth are reported to experience considerably worse sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) outcomes than Canadian youth in general, as evidenced through public health data on sexually transmitted infections, unintended young pregnancies and rates of sexual violence in Nunavut compared to national averages. Existing literature on Inuit SRHR has identified the impact of… View Article
Mentoring in the Digital Age: Social Media Use in Adult-youth Relationships
With digital media use on the rise among adolescents and adults alike, youth-serving organizations, and mentoring programs in particular, are increasingly in the position of having to develop policies that take advantage of the potential benefits of social media use, while guarding against potential risks. However, little data exists on program policies or use of… View Article
Interrupting Common Misconceptions About Parent Engagement
This webinar was hosted by the Social Planning Network of Ontario in partnership with YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE HOSTS DESCRIBE THIS WEBINAR: The Social Planning Network of Ontario (SPNO) Community of Practice on Equity and Inclusion for Low-Income Students and Families is pleased to be partnering with leading experts and voices in the field to bring you… View Article
May 13, 2019
‘Parents are the Best Prevention’? Troubling Assumptions in Cannabis Policy and Prevention Discourses in the Context of Legalization in Canada
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 in Canada have one of the highest cannabis rates in the world. In the lead up to cannabis legalization in… View Article
May 10, 2019
Developing Harm Reduction in the Context of Youth Substance Use: Insights from a Multi-Site Qualitative Analysis of Young People’s Harm Minimization Strategies
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? The study explored youth understanding of substance use and strategies for reducing harm. The researchers argue that prevention approaches often emphasize… View Article
May 7, 2019
Rebalancing The Opportunity Equation
This report was published by the United Way Greater Toronto. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report looks at income trends between 1980 – 2015, as well as the income gap between young people, immigrants, racialized groups, and the rest of the population in Peel, Toronto, and York regions. The findings paint a stark… View Article
May 6, 2019
Canada’s Youth Policy
This infographic was created by the Government of Canada. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: In 2018, the Government of Canada launched a national conversation with youth. Young people discussed the issues that affect their lives, the types of supports they need to succeed, and the ways they wish to be engaged. Canada’s youth policy… View Article
May 2, 2019
Canada’s Youth Policy
This report was published by the Government of Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Young Canadians are one of Canada’s most important resources. Youth represent one third of the Canadian population and reflect Canada’s entire diversity. They are a group of dynamic, vibrant and innovative individuals who are finding new ways to have their… View Article
Clearing The Air: A Summary of Evidence
This report was published by the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: In this document, we examine the links between mental health and substance use, particularly cannabis use among youth under 25 years of age. We summarize expert opinions as well as the results… View Article
April 29, 2019
Clearing the Air: Informing Conversations About Cannabis for Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Service Providers
This report was published by the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: In this document, we examine the links between mental health and substance use, particularly cannabis use among youth under 25 years of age. We summarize expert opinions as well as the results… View Article
Redefining Access To Postsecondary Education
This report was published by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: Ontario is best served — economically and socially — by a post-secondary education system that focuses on increasing opportunities for students who need it the most, and that measures the outcomes of the policies and programs… View Article
April 25, 2019
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