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From Treatment to Empowerment: New Approaches to Youth Mentoring
This research summary was developed by Pathways to Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS RESEARCH SUMMARY: Youth mentoring refers to a relationship between a young person and a non-parental adult with more life experience who offers guidance, support, and encouragement. This paper argues that current models of youth mentoring overemphasize the mentor-youth relationship and do… View Article
July 3, 2019
A Qualitative Investigation of Youth–Adult “Connection” in Positive Youth Development
This research summary was developed by Pathways to Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS RESEARCH SUMMARY: Youth need to feel connected to adults in order to thrive. However, little is known about the processes of these youth-adult relationships. This research study aims to better understand the individual and environmental attributes that promote young people’s sense… View Article
Positive Youth Development Among Young People Who Leave High School Without Graduating
This research summary was developed by Pathways to Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS RESEARCH SUMMARY: The researchers who conducted this study sought to understand the extent to which youth who leave school early exhibit competencies necessary for positive developmental outcomes. The study shows that focusing on deficits of young people who leave school without… View Article
Factors that Promote High School Graduation
This research summary was developed by Pathways to Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS RESEARCH SUMMARY: Young people who do not finish high school suffer from a lifetime of poor health and economic outcomes. They often have to contend with poor employment prospects and low-income jobs, interactions with the justice system, and higher reliance on… View Article
Differences in Earning Potential Across Educational Attainment Groups
This research summary was developed by Pathways to Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS RESEARCH SUMMARY: In this study, researchers at Statistics Canada explore the economic benefits gained by Canadian youth (aged 25-34) across three educational attainment groups: those with a high school diploma, college graduates (not including trade schools or apprenticeships), and those with… View Article
Dimensions of Successful Young Adult Development
This research summary was developed by Pathways to Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS RESEARCH SUMMARY: In this article, the authors review the theoretical and empirical youth development literature and offer a framework of eight core dimensions of successful young adulthood (defined roughly as 18-25). They also discuss developmental relationships and opportunities that young people… View Article
Reasons Behind Early School Leaving in France
This research summary was developed by Pathways to Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS RESEARCH SUMMARY: In this study, French researchers sought to better understand why youth leave school early. By interviewing a large sample of early school leavers at a collegiate-level academy south of Paris, the authors created a typology of students who do… View Article
Impact of Mentoring Relationships on Decreasing Emotional and Behavioural Problems in Youth
This research summary was developed by Pathways to Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS RESEARCH SUMMARY: Little is known about how mentoring decreases behavioural and emotional problems in youth living in situations of risk and disadvantage. The intent of this study was to a) examine if positive youth development (PYD) accounts for, i.e. mediates, the… View Article
Early School Leavers in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region of Quebec
This research summary was developed by Pathways to Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS RESEARCH SUMMARY: This study sought to explore the experiences and reflections of early school leavers, their parents, and youth workers in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec. Using focus group discussions, the authors attempted to capture the voices of students, parents, and… View Article
Fostering Self-Regulation Skills in Youth: Effects of a Mentoring Curriculum
This research summary was developed by Pathways to Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS RESEARCH SUMMARY: The purpose of this research study was to investigate the effects of a mentoring program on the self-regulation skills of youth participating in a summer recreation program. Self-regulation scores were collected at three intervals from participants in the treatment… View Article
Intentional Self-Regulation in Youth: Applying Research Findings to Practice and Programs
This research summary was developed by Pathways to Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS RESEARCH SUMMARY: The existing body of research on self-regulation skills links them strongly to positive youth development. The authors of this book chapter define self-regulation as “people’s deliberate attempts to use, modify, or inhibit their own emotions, thoughts, and behaviours to… View Article
Quebec High School Graduates Earn $500,000 More Than Non-Graduates
This research summary was developed by Pathways to Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS RESEARCH SUMMARY: In this article, economist Pierre Fortin (Université du Québec à Montréal) looks at the earning differential for high school graduates and non-graduates in Quebec. Fortin expands on these results by showing readers what the financial and social gains for… View Article
Building Mentoring Relationships with Youth Living in Contexts of Risk and Disadvantage
This research summary was developed by Pathways to Education. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS RESEARCH SUMMARY: Young people living in situations of risk and disadvantage are especially vulnerable to high-risk behaviour such as drug use, violence, unsafe sex, and social or academic failure. Research suggests that long-term mentoring programs can be effective at addressing… View Article
The Pursuit of Social Capital Among Adolescent High School Aged Girls: The Role of Formal Mentor-Mentee Relationships
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 just two pages or less! 1. What is the research about? This research explores how social capital – the social resources a person has access to, such as relationships,… View Article
July 2, 2019
Gathering Examines the Power of Youth Mentorship
“What are our aspirations for youth? Not only in the realm of employability but also in their personal development – as people not just as workers.” This was one of the remarks made by Tanika McLeod, a research associate with YouthREX (Youth Research and Evaluation eXchange), at a Community of Practice gathering held at the… View Article
June 28, 2019
Promising Practices: Cultural Pluralism, Youth & The Arts
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, summarizes an understanding of cultural pluralism in Canada, and outlines four promising practices related to cultural pluralism, youth, and the arts.
June 27, 2019
Literature Review on Citizenship Education
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 brief literature review on citizenship education focuses on: citizenship / civics curriculum citizenship / civics education digital education / political engagement civics curriculum / measurement / learning outcomes civics engagement /… View Article
Five Promising Practices to Support Youth with Intellectual Disabilities in Social Media Use
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 three key findings and outlines five promising practices to support youth with intellectual disabilities in the use of social media.
Developing & Sustaining a Youth-Led Social Enterprise and Promising Practices for Supporting Youth Through Social Enterprises
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 the evidence and provides a literature review on developing and sustaining a youth-led social enterprise, and promising practices for supporting youth through social enterprises.
Characteristics of a Healthy Community
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 key terms and characteristics of a healthy community.
Youth Weapon Carrying
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 contextualizes youth violence as a social issue, describes risk and protective factors for youth vulnerability to violence, summarizes the evidence concerning youth weapon carrying, and outlines two best practices.
Six Good Practices for Working with Youth at Drop-In Centres
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 three key findings and outlines six good practices for working with young people at drop-in centres.
Seven Good Practices for Supporting Racialized 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 seven good practices for supporting racialized youth in conflict with the law.
Seven Good Practices for Delivering Services Through a Hub Model
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 seven good practices for delivering services through a hub model.
LGBTQ2+ Youth Priorities For Addressing Gender-Based Violence
This report was published by Wisdom2Action. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: On behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada, Wisdom2Action engaged with approximately 500 youth, LGBTQ2+ youth in particular, across Canada to identify the particular ways LGBTQ2+ youth are impacted by Gender-Based Violence (GBV), from January to March 2019. The objectives of… View Article
Five Strategies to Increase a Sense of Belonging Among Youth & Challenges and Strategies for Engaging Rural 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 key messages, outlines five strategies to increase a sense of belonging among youth, and identifies three key challenges and suggested strategies to minimize these challenges.
Five Promising Practices for Engaging with Transitional Age Youth in Legal Education and Outreach
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 the evidence to outline five promising practices for engaging with transitional age youth in legal education and outreach.
Five Good Practices to Engage Racialized, Newcomer & Refugee Youth in Participatory Action Research (PAR)
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 five good practices for engaging racialized, newcomer, and refugee youth in participatory action research (PAR).
Five Best Practices for Working with Youth Experiencing Homelessness
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 sets the context, defines key terms, summarizes key messages, and outlines five best practices for supporting youth experiencing homelessness.
Engaging, Recruiting & Retaining Girls and Young Women as Participants in Youth Programs
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, summarizes three key messages, and outlines five promising/best practices to apply in working with girls and young women.
Eight Promising Practices for Engaging Black Youth & Families in Homework Clubs / Afterschool 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 summarizes effective activities that are Structured/Sequenced, Active, Focused, and Explicit (SAFE) and outlines eight promising practices for engaging Black youth and their families in homework clubs and/or afterschool programs.
What Ontario Students are Saying About Cannabis
This infographic was created by the Evidence Exchange Network (EENet). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: EENet has developed an infographic that presents some highlights from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS). The anonymous, self-report OSDUHS survey was completed by 11,435 students in grades seven… View Article
Eight Good Practices to Engage Racialized, Newcomer & Refugee 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 eight good practices to engage racialized, newcomer, and refugee youth.
June 26, 2019
Eight Good Practices for Organizations Serving Black Youth & Their Families
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 eight good practices for organizations serving Black youth and their families.
Delivering Group Programming for LGBTQ+ 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 three best practices and four effective strategies for group programming for LGBTQ+ youth.
Challenges & Strategies for Programs Engaging Rural 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 defines key terms, summarizes challenges faced by programs that are unique to rural communities, and outlines promising practices to help minimize these challenges.
Best Practices for Creating Safe Spaces for 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 defines key terms, summarizes key findings, and outlines three best practices for creating safe spaces for youth.
Trauma & Arts-Based Therapy
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 and summarizes key messages regarding trauma and arts-based therapy.
Six Promising Practices in Providing Online Counselling to 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 four key messages and six promising practices for providing online counselling to youth.
Healing Practices for Black & Racialized 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 defines key terms, summarizes three key messages, and outlines six promising practices to support healing for Black and racialized youth.
Best Practices for Trauma-Informed Work with Children & Youth Witnesses to Violence
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 and summarizes eight best practices for trauma-informed work with children and youth who are witnesses to violence.
Best Practices for Youth-Led Program Planning & Implementation and Examples of Positive Change from Youth-Led Models
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 nine promising practices, and summarizes nine examples of positive change.
Strategies for Youth Empowerment
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 and summarizes a variety of strategies for youth empowerment.
Practices for Engaging & Empowering 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: a) six promising practices to engage and empower youth to lead programming and build a youth-led program; and b) three good practices to engage youth in new programs
Top Nine Benefits of Social Enterprise Initiatives for 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 top nine benefits of social enterprise initiatives for youth, provides four recommendations for organizations, and outlines areas for further research.
Seven Promising Practices for Engaging & Supporting NEET 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 sets the context concerning NEET (not engaged in education, employment or training) youth in Ontario, shares a key finding, and outlines seven promising practices for engaging and supporting NEET… View Article
Eight Promising Practices to Increase Economic Participation for 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 eight promising practices to increase economic participation for youth.
Six Promising Practices for Engaging Youth with Learning Disabilities in Legal Education and Outreach
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 knowledge on providing youth with legal information and engaging youth with learning disabilities, and outlines six promising practices for engaging youth with learning disabilities in legal education and… View Article
Eight Best Practices to Support First-Generation and Low-Income Students in Post-Secondary School
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 eight best practices to support first-generation and low-income students in post-secondary school.
10 Promising Practices for Creating a Curriculum for Youth Living with Learning Disabilities
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, summarizes three key findings, and outlines 10 promising practices for creating a curriculum for youth living with learning disabilities.
Seven Approaches to Inform Mentorship Programs for 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 seven approaches that can be used to inform mentorship programs for Black youth.
Mentorship and Employment: Six Key Questions
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 responds to six key questions about mentorship and employment: How can we help youth who are preparing for work, or who are already in the workforce, to succeed and… View Article
Impacts of Early Exposure to Volunteerism and/or Mentorship on 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 five impacts of early exposure to volunteerism and/or mentorship on youth.
Eight Promising Practices for Mentorship Programs for Young Black Women
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 eight promising practices for mentorship programs for young Black women.
June 25, 2019
10 Good Practices for School-Based Mentoring Programs
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 four key messages about school-based mentoring programs, and outlines 10 good practices.
Summer Learning Toolkit
This toolkit was published by The Wallace Foundation. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: The Summer Learning Toolkit features more than 50 practical, adaptable tools and sample planning resources used by practitioners from five urban districts and their partners, who formed the National Summer Learning Project (NSLP), as well as new resources created by… View Article
Post-Secondary Student Mental Health and Well-being: A Systems and Intersectionality-Informed Approach
This is the editorial for an issue of the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction focused on post-secondary student mental health. How do we bring together what we are learning from across research teams, institution-specific strategies, national initiatives, and post-secondary students themselves on post-secondary student mental health and wellbeing? As scholars, we can become… View Article
KtA
A Provincial ExchangeThe Youth.The Work. The System. Knowledge to Action for Youth Wellbeing!Our Knowledge to Action (KtA) Exchange provides opportunities for people across the sector to share their work, discuss key issues, and build relationships with other stakeholders from across Ontario.2018 Program (PDF)2016 Program (PDF)201820162018Using Data for Racial JusticeSamuel Sinyangwe, Data Scientist and ActivistIndigenous Youth… View Article
June 20, 2019
Webinars
WebinarsInteractive online conversations featuring youth workers, young people and researchersPAST WEBINARSMARCH 2026Ask Me Anything (AMA): AI and Youth Work facilitated by Meena DasWatch NowFEBRUARY 2026 Music as a Vehicle for Community Development with Richard Marsella, Executive Director, Community Music Schools of TorontoWatch NowOCTOBER 2025Black Youth from the Diaspora: Racism, Identity, and Transnational Belonging with Dr…. View Article
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. Thank you!We’d love to hear from you. Book a 1-on-1 call to discuss how our offerings can support youth programs in Ontario. • Interested in exploring our online resources for integrating evidence into your program… View Article
June 17, 2019
YouthREX's Evaluation Framework
Evaluation FrameworkThe YouthREX Framework for Evaluating Youth Wellbeing offers a youth program a three-phase process to develop an evaluation plan, implement the plan, and use the findings to improve the program and support the wellbeing of young people. PHASE 1:DISCOVERYExplore the steps. STEP 01 PRE-EVALUATION CHECK UPWhere is your organization on your evaluation journey and what is your capacity to… View Article
Testing VC Posts Grid
Good YouthWork PracticesEVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE
June 14, 2019
Critical Youth Work: Bridging Theory and Practice
Critical Youth Work: Bridging Theory and Practice Free professional development opportunity for youth workers to critically analyze key issues and explore options for creative and viable forms of transformative practices that support and strengthen youth wellbeing.This certificate is not currently available, but you can still explore the program overview.This certificate creates space for youth workers… View Article
June 5, 2019
Program Evaluation for Youth Wellbeing
Program Evaluation for Youth WellbeingA free online certificate course about the main concepts, approaches and practices relevant to conducting evaluation of youth sector programs and initiatives.REGISTER FOR FREE TODAYDOWNLOAD THE OVERVIEWREAD THE EVALUATION FINDINGSWe know that the Ontario youth sector is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people, providing them… View Article
Chosen Name Use is Linked to Reduced Depressive Symptoms, Suicidal Ideation, and Suicidal Behavior Among Transgender Youth
This study aimed to examine the relation between chosen name use, as a proxy for youth’s gender affirmation in various contexts, and mental health among transgender youth. Data come from a community cohort sample of 129 transgender and gender nonconforming youth from three U.S. cities. We assessed chosen name use across multiple contexts and examined… View Article
June 4, 2019
Our Work
Our WorkOur mission is to make research evidence and evaluation practices accessible and relevant to Ontario’s grassroots youth sector through knowledge exchange, capacity building and evaluation leadership. CREATING & CURATING RESOURCES Knowledge Hub Resources to support youth work practice and amplify the voices and experiences of young peopleSHARING WHAT WORKS Good Youth Work Evidence Briefs featuring… View Article
June 3, 2019
Using Spreadsheets in Program Evaluation
Using Spreadsheets in Program Evaluation A free online certificate course about key concepts, tools and techniques required to manage, analyze and visualize quantitative data for a youth program evaluation.REGISTER FOR FREE TODAYDOWNLOAD THE OVERVIEWWe know that the Ontario youth sector is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people, providing them… View Article
Reclaiming Power and Place: Executive Summary of the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
This report was published by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The National Inquiry’s Final Report reveals that persistent and deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses are the root cause behind Canada’s staggering rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and… View Article
Good Youth Work
Good YouthWork PracticesEvidence-based strategies and approaches to support young people through youth programsFind the evidence for your youth program! Our team has developed more than 100 Evidence Briefs to support youth programs. Each brief outlines evidence-informed practices that can be integrated into program design, development, and evaluation. FIND AN EVIDENCE BRIEF!SIX GOOD YOUTH WORK PRACTICESIn… View Article
May 28, 2019
Conversations About Masculinity: How Mentors Can Support Young Men of Color
This toolkit was published by MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS TOOLKIT: Conversations About Masculinity: How Mentors Can Support Young Men of Color is a research-backed and youth-informed guide to unpack the timely and critical topic of toxic masculinity. Our collective understanding of gender is evolving, and how we understand… View Article
May 24, 2019
Resources for Youth Who Use Cannabis
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: As of October 17, 2018, it is legal for adults in Canada to use cannabis (pot, weed, marijuana) for non-medicinal or recreational purposes. A strength of Canada’s updated approach will be the inclusion of substance use harm reduction approaches, which give youth… View Article
May 15, 2019
Checklist for Choosing, Commissioning & Evaluating a High-Quality Mentoring Service
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX from content in Preventing Gang Involvement and Youth Violence: Advice for those Commissioning Mentoring Programs by Robyn M. O’Connor and Stephanie Waddell. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: This checklist provides insights into choosing a mentoring program (population, interventions, outcomes, and evidence), commissioning a service (funding, risk management,… View Article
Commissioning Mentoring Programs to Prevent Gang Involvement and Youth Violence
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX from content in Preventing Gang Involvement and Youth Violence: Advice for those Commissioning Mentoring Programs by Robyn M. O’Connor and Stephanie Waddell. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Although mentoring programs are often used as an intervention method in preventing gang involvement and youth violence, it is important to be aware of… View Article
LGBTQ Youth Suicide
This factsheet was created by Dr. Margaret Robinson for Rainbow Health Ontario. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Statistics on the numbers of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) people who consider or attempt suicide are based on self-reporting. Data on completed LGBTQ suicides are unavailable, since sexual orientation is often unknown or… View Article
Toronto Aboriginal Research Project (TARP) Report: Research Summary
This factsheet was developed by the Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: The Toronto Aboriginal Research Project (TARP) Report is the largest and most comprehensive study of Aboriginal people ever conducted in the City of Toronto. With a sample of over 1,400 individuals, 14 topics studied, and seven methodologies utilized, the… View Article
Digital Storytelling and Youth
This factsheet was created by Sarah Switzer and Ilona Alex Abramovich for the Empower Project. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Digital stories can be the combination of text, pictures and graphics, video, voice, and music to create a 2-8-minute first-person narrative used for research, health promotion, community development, policy change, etc. Digital stories… View Article
Stepping Stones: Adolescence Physical Development
This factsheet was developed by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Across Ontario, hundreds of dedicated organizations and individuals are making a difference for youth every day. Stepping Stones is intended to support and enhance the work of these adult allies by presenting a shared understanding of how youth… View Article
Stepping Stones: Early Adolescence Cognitive Development
This factsheet was developed by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Across Ontario, hundreds of dedicated organizations and individuals are making a difference for youth every day. Stepping Stones is intended to support and enhance the work of these adult allies by presenting a shared understanding of how youth develop… View Article
Stepping Stones: Early Adolescence Emotional Development
This factsheet was developed by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Across Ontario, hundreds of dedicated organizations and individuals are making a difference for youth every day. Stepping Stones is intended to support and enhance the work of these adult allies by presenting a shared understanding of how youth develop… View Article
Stepping Stones: Early Adolescence Social Development
This factsheet was developed by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Across Ontario, hundreds of dedicated organizations and individuals are making a difference for youth every day. Stepping Stones is intended to support and enhance the work of these adult allies by presenting a shared understanding of how youth develop… View Article
Three Promising Practices to Make Program Evaluation with Indigenous Youth Meaningful
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX from a webinar featuring Gabrielle Fayant (Assembly of Seven Generations and ReachUp! North). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: When evaluating Indigenous youth programs, it is important to be culturally safe, responsive, and reflective of Indigenous worldviews.
Stepping Stones: Early Adolescence Physical Development
This factsheet was developed by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Across Ontario, hundreds of dedicated organizations and individuals are making a difference for youth every day. Stepping Stones is intended to support and enhance the work of these adult allies by presenting a shared understanding of how youth develop… View Article
Stepping Stones: Adolescence Cognitive Development
This factsheet was developed by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Across Ontario, hundreds of dedicated organizations and individuals are making a difference for youth every day. Stepping Stones is intended to support and enhance the work of these adult allies by presenting a shared understanding of how youth… View Article
Stepping Stones: Adolescence Emotional Development
This factsheet was developed by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Across Ontario, hundreds of dedicated organizations and individuals are making a difference for youth every day. Stepping Stones is intended to support and enhance the work of these adult allies by presenting a shared understanding of how youth… View Article
Stepping Stones: Adolescence Social Development
This factsheet was developed by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Across Ontario, hundreds of dedicated organizations and individuals are making a difference for youth every day. Stepping Stones is intended to support and enhance the work of these adult allies by presenting a shared understanding of how youth develop… View Article
An Introduction to Stepping Up
This factsheet was created by YouthREX from Stepping Up: A Strategic Framework to Help Ontario’s Youth Succeed by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Stepping Up is a strategic framework from the Ministry of Children & Youth Services that strengthens the Government of Ontario’s commitment to young people. By identifying the… View Article
Stepping Up – Education, Training & Apprenticeships
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX from Stepping Up: A Strategic Framework to Help Ontario’s Youth Succeed by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Stepping Up is a strategic framework from the Ministry of Children & Youth Services that strengthens the Government of Ontario’s commitment to young people. By identifying the government’s priorities, Stepping Up serves… View Article
Stepping Up – Coordinated & Youth-Friendly Communities
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX from Stepping Up: A Strategic Framework to Help Ontario’s Youth Succeed by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Stepping Up is a strategic framework from the Ministry of Children & Youth Services that strengthens the Government of Ontario’s commitment to young people. By identifying the government’s priorities, Stepping Up serves… View Article
What is Positive Youth Development?
This factsheet was developed by the Family and Youth Services Bureau. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: This factsheet provides an overview of the 5 Cs of positive youth development: competence confidence connection character caring/compassion
Building the Core Skills Youth Need for Life: A Guide for Education and Social Service Practitioners
This factsheet was created by the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: All youth need to develop a set of core life skills to manage school, work, outside interests, and social relationships successfully. From the perspective of brain development, these skills include planning, focus, self-control, awareness,… View Article
Top 5 Things You Should Know About Your School Board Trustees
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: The content for this factsheet was taken from Hosting a School Board Trustees All Candidates Meeting: A Student’s Guide. Not all civics classes will teach students about school board trustees, but this elected school board member is responsible for decisions that affect… View Article
Helping Older Youth Succeed Through Expanded Learning Opportunities
This factsheet was developed by the Harvard Family Research Project. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Expanded learning opportunities offer structured learning environments outside the traditional school day, through before- and after-school, summer, and extended-day, -week or -year programs. They provide a range of enrichment and learning activities in various subjects including arts, civic… View Article
How Being Trauma-Informed Improves Criminal Justice System Responses
This factsheet was developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the US Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioural health of the nation. SAMHSA’s… View Article
Preventing Substance Abuse Among Youth in Foster Care
This factsheet was developed by the Center for Applied Research Solutions. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Many youth who experience the foster care system struggle with substance use and abuse. By understanding these complex needs and underscoring the context prevention in which services are provided, substance abuse prevention providers can adapt their service… View Article
Starting with the Facts: Children and Youth Mental Health
This factsheet was developed by the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: This factsheet provides important facts to consider when assessing the impact of mental health on children and youth.
Ways of Being: Social and Emotional Learning in Youth Programs
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX from a webinar featuring Kate Walker (University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: This factsheet explores Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and what it means for after-school programs and adults supporting youth. SEL includes skills related to managing one’s own emotions… View Article
What is KM? Defining & Putting Knowledge Mobilization into Practice
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Knowledge Mobilization (KM) is any deliberate effort to ensure that people have access to information that they need, when they need it, and in a format that they can use. It is a technical term that refers to activities and processes that… View Article
Intentional Program Design: Creating New ‘Architecture’ in Youth Programs
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX from a webinar featuring Jennifer Skuza and Sherry Boyce (University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Being intentional in your program design means thinking about organizational outcomes and the needs of participants when making decisions. This factsheet outlines four different research… View Article
7 (Free) Ways You Can Make a Difference
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX from a video produced by the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: In the video 7 (Free) Ways to Make a Difference, Cindy Blackstock reminds us that every child should get an equitable opportunity to succeed, and a person… View Article
Beyond Measure? The 10 Recommendations
This factsheet was published by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: The five key messages from the Beyond Measure? The State of Evaluation and Action in Ontario’s Youth Sector report can facilitate strategic and critical dialogue and action on how the youth sector can develop responsive evaluation processes and practices that are uniquely suited… View Article
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