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Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth’s Well-Being & Development
This infographic was created by Neighbours, Friends and Families, Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: Supporting the wellbeing and development of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth involves taking various steps to create an inclusive, affirming, and supportive environment. This infographic outlines 12 actions that anyone… View Article
October 31, 2024
Out in Public: And the Impacts of Public Gender-Based Violence Against 2SLGBTQ+ Youth
This report was published by Wisdom2Action. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report captures the methods, findings, and recommendations of a project entitled Out in Public: Impacts of Public Gender-Based Violence against 2SLGBTQ+ Youth. The focus of the project was public gender-based violence (GBV), which is any act of physical, sexual, or psychological violence… View Article
Past, Present, and Future Work on Supporting Children and Youth
This podcast episode was produced by the Learning Network. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS PODCAST: In this podcast episode, Dr. Linda Baker shares her reflections on how understandings of child and youth experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) have evolved over the last 20 years. She highlights three major areas of change, as there… View Article
Storytelling for Action: Recognizing and Centering Youth Survivor Voices
This podcast episode was produced by the Learning Network. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS PODCAST: In this podcast episode, youth rights advocate Maya Lebrun shares the importance of respecting and centering youth survivor voices in gender-based violence (GBV) work to better support survivors and their wellbeing. Maya provides helpful strategies and tools to provide… View Article
How Do You Like Your Reconciliation?
This infographic was created by Yellowhead Institute. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS INFOGRAPHIC: Without a shared understanding of reconciliation, it is difficult to measure progress. Reconciliation often means different things to different people, and in Yellowhead’s work over the past few years, we have noticed both intersecting and diverging trends in interpretation. This infographic… View Article
The Power Within’s Systemic Change Fellowship
The Systemic Change Fellowship, part of The Power Within program, is designed to empower youth ages 14-24 to drive policy change and promote gender equality. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to develop your advocacy skills through a comprehensive curriculum, virtual workshops and a vibrant online platform. Fellows will work toward making policy recommendations (from… View Article
Tags: fellowship, gender equality, mentorship, youth advocacy, youth leadership, youth-led movements, youth-led organizing
Girls Belong Here
If you self-identify as a girl, woman or gender-expansive individual between the ages of 14 and 24, this is an exciting leadership opportunity to develop your advocacy skills, learn about gender justice, and collaborate with decision makers to drive change. Plan International Canada’s Girls Belong Here program offers young people the chance to step into… View Article
Tags: girls, mentorship, non-binary youth, young women, youth advocacy, youth-led movements, youth-led organizing
Indigenous Youth Mental Health Counsellor (Online)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time Location: Canada Wide – Online Salary: Compensation is based on the number of clients, and payment will be through private or government insurance. Specific rates to be discussed upon interview. Role Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Indigenous Youth Mental Health Counsellor to join our team. In this role,… View Article
Tags: counsellor, critical youth work, Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous Youth, supportive counselling, youth work
October 30, 2024
Black Advisory Council
Make an impact! Join the Black Advisory Council at Kids Help Phone. We’re recruiting passionate individuals who identify as African, Caribbean, or Black, or are part of the Afro-diaspora, with strong connections to the Black community. Black Advisory Council at Kids Help Phone collaborates with our Manager of Black Initiatives to enhance support for the… View Article
Tags: advisory committee, Black communities, Black youth, Black youth mental health, youth advisor
Girls Basketball Clinic with Olympian Nirra Fields
This Basketball Clinic is for young girls and female-identifying youth, ages 9-12, of all skill levels. In this Clinic, youth will have the opportunity to learn foundational basketball skills and make connections with Team Canada athletes and Olympians, including 3x Olympian Nirra Fields. Lunch will be provided to all participants by Top Chef Canada contestant… View Article
Tags: basketball, girls, positive youth development, youth basketball, youth sports
Focus Groups on Sexual Health Education for Youth with Physical Disabilities (November + January)
We’re excited to announce that Wisdom2Action has partnered with Sex Information & Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN) once again for an important initiative and we need your help! We are conducting two, 1-hour virtual focus groups on November 16, 2024 and January 11, 2025, to gather input on sexual health education resources developed specifically for… View Article
Tags: Advocacy, focus group, sex education, youth living with a disability, youth with disabilities
Using the Accessibility Matrix to Improve Service Navigation for Youth
In communities across Canada, service navigation or system navigation has been identified as a barrier for youth success. Improving system navigation has the potential to address multiple interrelated gaps in social service systems and increase youth wellbeing, civic engagement, and academic and employment success. However, not all service navigation tools are relevant to all communities… View Article
Tags: accessibility, service navigation, youth programs, youth services
October 28, 2024
Nine Practices to Confront Islamophobia in Youth Work
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 strategies for confronting Islamophobia in youth work practice. Developed by Hajar Seiyad, Research Assistant at YouthREX.
Tags: anti-racism, anti-racism strategies, Islamophobia, muslim wom, Muslim youth
October 25, 2024
Scholarships & Financial Assistance Virtual Info Session
The Bishop Strachan School (BSS) is an inclusive all-girls’ day and boarding school for students in grades K-12. BSS invites interested students and families to attend an upcoming virtual information session: BSS Scholarships & Financial Assistance Virtual Info Session Tuesday, November 5, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Financial assistance and a number of merit-based scholarships are… View Article
Tags: grant, middle school, scholarship, secondary education
October 24, 2024
Intent to Win: Mastering Scholarship Letters
Calling all African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) young women, ages 16-30. Join us for an intimate workshop on letter of intent writing facilitated by expert panelist. This workshop will help you elevate your letter of intent writing skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your career prospects! Please contact mame@whiwh.com or kashaia@whiwh.com for any questions or… View Article
Tags: Black youth, education, Employment, grant writing, scholarship application writing
October 23, 2024
Safe Spaces Nurture and Validate Black Youth Voices
As a Community Engagement Coordinator in the non-profit sector, I have the incredible opportunity to support youth as young as nine and up to age 25. I’ve witnessed firsthand the impact of providing young people with the resources they need to create change within their personal lives, their families, and their communities. Nurturing youth voice… View Article
Tags: anti-Black racism, Black youth, safe space, youth voices
October 22, 2024
How to Use the Call-In-Cards for Anti-Black Racism Action
This video was produced by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE CREATORS DESCRIBE THIS VIDEO: This video describes how to engage with the Call-In-Cards for Anti-Black Racism Action, part of The Kit for Centering Black Youth Wellbeing by YouthREX. When we ‘call-in’ rather than ‘call-out’, we invite ourselves, colleagues, and peers into a conversation that draws attention… View Article
Tags: anti-Black racism, anti-racism strategies, Black youth, Centering Black Youth Wellbeing
October 21, 2024
Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS)
WHO WE ARE: Central Toronto Youth Services is an award winning non-for-profit community-based accredited Children’s Mental Health organization that serves Toronto’s most vulnerable youth ages 13- 17, young adults ages 18 -24, and their families across Toronto. As part of the community since 1973, CTYS provides equitable evidence-informed mental health services to youth and young… View Article
Tags: Employment, youth support, youth work, youth worker
October 18, 2024
Racial Justice Toronto Summit
Welcome to the Racial Justice Toronto Summit! Presented by Urban Alliance on Race Relations & Toronto & York Region Labour Council Focus: Systemic Interventions & Strategies to Eliminate Racial Inequities & Disparities faced by Children and Youth in Toronto Date: Monday, November 18th, 2024 Location: Council Chambers, Toronto City Hall Be part of a day of impactful conversations and collaborative… View Article
Tags: policies, racial justice, summit
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Voices of Change: Indigenous and African Youth on Climate Justice
To fight climate change, Canada needs to turn to Indigenous communities, specifically young Indigenous leaders in Canada. Meanwhile, across the world, young people in Africa are bearing the brunt of climate change-related disasters. Like Canada, Africa is a large place, home to diverse youth with unique regional needs and perspectives. Young people are increasingly becoming… View Article
Tags: Black youth, Climate Justice, Indigenous Youth, youth-led movements, youth-led organizing
October 17, 2024
Mutual Aid to Support Black Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing
Navigating systems to support mental health and wellbeing can often feel like trying to find the way through a dense forest with no clear path – each step forward seems fraught with obstacles. For Black youth, these systems can feel especially daunting due to institutionalized racism, cultural stigma, and socioeconomic disparities. Mutual aid has emerged… View Article
Tags: anti-Black racism, Black youth, Black youth mental health, community building, community mobilization, mutual aid, youth-led organizing
October 16, 2024
Fostering equity: Five key initiatives for empowering Black and Indigenous youth in Ontario
Originally published by The Philanthropist Journal on September 30, 2024. Systemic inequities represent real barriers that prevent young people from reaching their full potential. Five initiatives inspired by the work of Laidlaw Foundation grantees and advisory committees show a path forward. In Ontario, a troubling narrative persists – one of systemic inequities that disproportionately affect… View Article
Tags: Black youth, equity, Indigenous Youth, systemic barriers, systemic change, youth programs, youth-engaged, youth-led
October 9, 2024
Connex Newcomer Youth Program: Final Evaluation Report
This report was published by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Connex Newcomer Youth Program was a school-based program that connected newcomer youth in the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) to a supportive community within their school by engaging them in various activities both in and outside the school. The program aimed… View Article
October 8, 2024
Our Commitment to Today and Tomorrow: Report on Recommendations from the Young Canadians’ Parliament 2023-2024
This report was published by Children First Canada. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: As young people, we view the world in a unique way and provide creative insights that are often overlooked by adults. This report shares our ideas in an accessible way and showcases our recommendations concerning issues affecting all Canadians, especially… View Article
Young Canadians’ Parliament 2024-2025
The Young Canadians’ Parliament (YCP) is a growing movement of young people under 18 who are standing up for their rights – even at the highest levels of government. Launched in 2020, the YCP program educates young people about their rights and Canada’s democratic system. Children and youth also learn how to advocate for themselves… View Article
Tags: Advocacy, civic engagement, government, public policy, Youth Policy, youth-led movements, youth-led organizing
How Your Feedback Shaped The Kit for Centering Black Youth Wellbeing
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: YouthREX has launched The Kit for Centering Black Youth Wellbeing, an online hub for anti-Black racism learning + action + community engagement in Ontario’s youth sector. To develop The Kit, we gathered insights from various stakeholders who had engaged with Centering Black Youth… View Article
Tags: anti-Black racism, anti-racism strategies, Black youth, Black youth mental health, Black youth wellbeing, community-engaged research
October 2, 2024
Indigenous students and faculty are on the rise — and universities have a moral obligation to support them
As we close out September, universities across Canada are well into their new year of learning. An exciting change is underway. An increasing number of First Nations, Inuit and Métis students have enrolled in post-secondary studies. Many universities are aware of this growing interest in post-secondary studies among Indigenous Peoples and have actively recruited from… View Article
Tags: culturally-responsive, education, education system, Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous Youth, Indigenous-led, post-secondary education, university
September 30, 2024
Level Up Your Allyship: 10 Actions for Non-Black Allies
This factsheet was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Allyship can be a powerful tool in the fight against anti-Black racism and other forms of oppression. However, there are many misconceptions about what it truly means to be an ally, especially in the context of anti-Black racism. Many believe that simply identifying… View Article
Tags: adult allies, Advocacy, allyship, anti-Black racism, anti-racism strategies, Black youth
2025 Innovation Initiatives Grant
Agencies are invited to submit proposals aimed at overcoming barriers in implementing or evaluating culturally responsive mental health and addictions programs for children, youth, and families impacted by systemic inequities. Grants of up to $75,000 are available for projects that showcase innovation and promise significant impact. Application Deadline: November 15, 2024 Innovation Initiatives project proposals… View Article
Tags: Funding, grant, inequity, Mental Health, substance use, systemic barriers
September 18, 2024
Youth Civic and Political Forum
The Youth Civic and Political Forum is scheduled to take place at Toronto City Hall and will serve as a platform for young people to discuss and produce solutions to pressing political and civil issues in Toronto, connect with influential leaders, and explore more ways of civil participation and activism. Through panel discussions, debates, and… View Article
Tags: Advocacy, civic engagement, community organizing, youth engagement
September 16, 2024
Helping Your Child Manage Digital Technology
This factsheet was created by School Mental Health Ontario. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS FACTSHEET: Digital technologies can support learning and skill development, connections with others, and access to help. With limits and balance, these tools can offer meaningful experiences for children and youth, beyond their educational use. However, excessive screen use can impact… View Article
September 12, 2024
Youth Justice Community Forum
Join this full-day experience with the Youth Justice Transformation Lab, where we’ll explore critical challenges that Black and racialized youth face in the justice system and spotlight the Impact of Race and Culture Assessments (IRCAs) community leaders. Engage with youth, community organizations, and justice professionals as we explore how to support justice involved youth through… View Article
Tags: Black youth, racialized youth, restorative justice, youth justice
September 11, 2024
Apply: Black Youth Fellowship 2024
The Black Youth Fellowship is a political and professional skill building program that provides Black youth located in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with a 12-week paid placement with Toronto City Council between Mid-January to Mid-April 2025. Fellows will work alongside elected officials and City of Toronto staff to gain exposure to various… View Article
Tags: Advocacy, Black youth, case management, civic engagement, paid placement, policy, Research
The Youth Voice Report 2021-2022
This report was published by Jack.org. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Youth Voice Report 2021-2022 is a summary of findings from young people in the Jack.org network about the mental health challenges, successes, and needs of themselves, their peers, and their larger communities. Its intention is to highlight the mental health realities… View Article
September 6, 2024
Planting the Seeds of Sustainable Youth Engagement in Research
This session will explore how to involve young people in meaningful, long-term research projects. Attendees will learn best practices for ensuring sustainable youth engagement and gain tools and resources to evaluate youth involvement in their projects. Objectives: Introduce principles of sustainability in youth engagement in research and how they apply to the design, implementation, and… View Article
Tags: community-engaged, Evaluation, Research, youth engagement, youth-engaged research, youth-led projects
YouthVantage Forum: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders in Settlement Services
OCASI, in partnership with the Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS), Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR), and Toronto East Quadrant LIP, invites you to register for the online portion of this hybrid event (in-person spaces are full). This forum aims to provide a platform for settlement service agencies to come together, foster connections, and… View Article
Tags: integration, newcomer youth, settlement, youth work
Join NewYouth.ca’s Youth Advisory Group!
Are you a newcomer youth aged 16-29? Do you want to share your immigration story? Don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard! NewYouth.ca offers you a paid opportunity to tell your story and inspire others like you. Take part in a two-day workshop on Saturday, October 26th, 2024 + Sunday, October 27th, 2024,… View Article
Tags: digital advocacy, digital storytelling, immigrant, newcomer youth, youth advisory
Program Leader and/or Volunteer Interview Guide
This measure was developed by YouthREX. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This guide includes questions designed for youth program staff, including leaders and volunteers, and features questions related to both process and outcome evaluations. This resource can be used as a starting point to select questions that best fit with your program evaluation and… View Article
September 5, 2024
Samples of Youth Interview/Focus Group Guides
These measures were developed by YouthREX. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THESE MEASURES: This collection includes two sample interview guides and one sample interview/focus group guide. All three feature questions related to both process and outcome evaluations. These resources can be used as a starting point to select questions that best fit with your program evaluation… View Article
Youth Advocacy Summit
November 20 is National Child Day in Canada and World Children’s Day internationally, recognizing the global adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the universal rights of children. UNICEF Canada will mark the 35th birthday of the Convention by hosting the annual Youth Advocacy Summit. You’re invited to register for… View Article
Tags: Advocacy, human rights, youth-led movements, youth-led organizing
Youth Adult Engagement Readiness Assessment
This measure was developed by Youth Infusion. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This qualitative tool can be used to help organizational stakeholders to: brainstorm about their rationale for wanting to engage young people in their programming, and reflect on how their organization is set up, and how work is done, so improvements can be… View Article
September 4, 2024
World Café
This measure was developed by YouthREX and adapted from The World Café Community Foundation. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This tool can be used when hosting large groups to foster conversation, story sharing, problem solving, and planning. It is an easy-to-use method for creating a living network of collaborative dialogue around questions that matter… View Article
Ship, Shore, Anchor
This measure was developed by YouthREX and adapted from Ship to Shore, shared by Crossroads Kids Club. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This active and engaging game works to explore youth’s thoughts, emotions, and perspectives through the various modifications of the popular physical activity, Ship to Shore. This evaluation tool could be ideal for… View Article
Rose, Thorn, Bud
This measure was shared by K. Crawford. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This activity (Rose, Thorn, Bud or Rose, Bud, Thorn) can be used as an icebreaker to foster relationships or as an activity debrief to understand what’s working, what’s not, and areas for improvement. Specifically, this tool can be used by program staff… View Article
Hocus Focus
This measure was developed by YouthREX and adapted from Evaluation Support Scotland. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This tool helps children/young people discuss and evaluate the activities of a program/service and make constructive suggestions for improvement.
Card Sort
This measure was developed by YouthREX and adapted from the University of Wisconsin-Extension, Program Development and Evaluation. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This qualitative tool helps to facilitate youth’s reporting of their confidence, attitudes, and/or achievements towards intended outcomes of a program.
Youth Involvement and Engagement Assessment Tool
This measure was adapted by youth.gov and originally developed by K. R. Jones (2006). HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This tool can assist organizations and community partnerships in determining how they involve youth in programs, whether youth are becoming more engaged in the community, and if certain strategies are helping to retain youth.
Learning Organization Survey
This measure was developed by D. Garvin, A. Edmondson, and F. Gino. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This measure can be used to assess and compare the learning that is occurring in several areas of an organization or in different organizations.
Promising Practices Rating System
This measure was developed by D. L. Vandell, E. R. Reisner, B. B. Brown, K. M. Pierce, K. Dadisman, and E. M. Pechman. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This is an observational tool designed to rate research-based, promising practices in after-school programs.
Youth Program Quality Instrument
This measure was revised by L. M. Borden, C. B. Wiggs, A. Schaller, and G. L. Schlomer and originally developed by L. M. Borden and D. F. Perkins (2003). HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This questionnaire measures different aspects of program quality. The overall scale was designed to assess general youth program implementation and… View Article
Adolescent Program Quality Survey
This measure was revised by C. N. Bean and T. Forneris and originally developed by B. Silliman and W. R. Schumm (2013). HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This questionnaire assesses program quality and is based off of the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine’s eight program setting features that have been proposed to… View Article
Amplifying Youth Voice in Research for Social Change: The Youth Wellness Lab
Presented by Cam Bautista, Dr. Stephanie Begun, Hajar Seiyad, Ayla Arhinson, and Bryn King. The Youth Wellness Lab is a hub for academic researchers, community-based partners, and young people, aged 29 and under, to collaborate on research and change-making efforts aimed at improving youth’s health and wellbeing. This presentation will describe the development of the… View Article
Tags: Community Research, social change, social justice, youth-led projects
Beyond Struggle: A Strengths-Based Qualitative Study of Cannabis Use Among Queer and Trans Youth in Québec
YouthREX Research Summaries ask Just Six Questions of research publications on key youth issues. These summaries get at what the youth sector needs to know in two pages or less! 1. What is the research about? This research examines the patterns and motivations behind cannabis use among queer and trans youth in Quebec. Evidence has shown that… View Article
Tags: 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth, cannabis use, positive youth development, queer youth, youth cannabis use
September 3, 2024
Building Digital Resilience: Girls and Young Women Demand a Safer Digital Future
This report was published by Plan International in partnership with CNN As Equals. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report is the result of collaboration between Plan International and CNN As Equals to hear directly from young women and girls about the harms they face online, how they protect themselves, and how tech companies,… View Article
August 29, 2024
Disruption and Adaptation: The School Mobility Experience of Young People in Residential Care
Changing schools can negatively impact educational success. Young people in residential care appear particularly subject to such changes and thereby more likely to experience the associated challenges. This article aims to better understand the experience of changing schools among youth in group or residential care placements. We carried out a qualitative interpretive study based on… View Article
Key Tenets of Programs that Successfully Engage Young People
This report was published by Thrive International and commissioned by the Department of Communities and Justice, Government of New South Wales, Australia. HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: This report conducts an assessment of the key tenets of successful programs in 8 Youth Action member organizations working in a diverse range of contexts with… View Article
Youth Leadership Life Skills Development Scale
This measure was developed by B. S. Seevers, T. J. Dormody & D. L. Clason. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale measures an individual’s perceptions of their own leadership skills.
Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale-Youth
This measure was developed by D. Rosenberg, D. Ding, J. F. Sallis, J. Kerr, G. J. Norman, N. Durant, S. K. Harris & B. E. Saelens. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This measure assesses youth perceptions of available neighbourhood design features that may be related to physical activity.
Civic Engagement Scale
This measure was developed by A. Doolittle & A. Faul. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale measures attitudes and behaviours that have been affected by a service-learning experience.
Civic Attitudes Scale
This measure was developed by J. B. Mabry. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale measures civic attitudes related to participation in community service. The items assess the extent to which youth are willing to assume responsibility to help others and solve societal problems.
Child & Youth Friendly Communities
This measure was developed by the Society for Children and Youth of British Columbia. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This measure is a little different than the others, as it is intended for community groups – such as those who serve youth – to assess how friendly their neighbourhood is for youth across a… View Article
The Risk and Protective Factor Student Perception Survey
This measure was developed by Pride Surveys with Dr. Jack Pollard at the University of Washington. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale is used to assess substance use and feelings of safety in youth.
August 28, 2024
The Social Connectedness Scale (Revised)
This measure was developed by R. M. Lee & S. B. Robbins. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale assesses the degree to which youth feel connected to others in their social environment.
Psychological Sense of School Membership Scale
This measure was developed by C. Goodenow. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale measures youth perceptions of sense of school belonging in research investigating associations between the relational quality of educational contexts and motivational and achievement outcomes.
Parental Involvement Scale
This measure was developed by P. Voydanoff & B. W. Donnelly. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale measures how involved a parent or parents are in the lives of their children. A period of time can be selected based on your evaluation plan: the past 3 months, 6 months, or year.
Parent-Adolescent Relationship Scale
This measure was developed by E. Hair, K. Moore, S. Garrett, A. Kinukawa, L. Lippman & E. Michelson. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale measures adolescents’ relationships with their parents. The scale can be done more than once for each parent or guardian that is involved in the individual’s life.
Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support
This measure was developed by G. D. Zimet, N. W. Dahlem, S. G. Zimet & G. K. Farley. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale is designed to assess perceived support from family, friends, and significant others.
Learning Climate Questionnaire
This measure was developed by M. Standage, J. L. Duda & N. Ntoumanis, and originally developed by G. C. Williams & E. L. Deci (1996). HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale measures how well participants perceive their needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness as being met through program participation.
Interpersonal Support Evaluation List
This measure was developed by S. Cohen & H. Hoberman. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale measures four dimensions of social support.
The Youth Experiences Survey (YES) 2.0
This measure was developed by D. Hansen & R. Larson. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale was developed to survey high-school aged adolescents about their positive and negative developmental experiences in an extracurricular activity or community-based program. There are 17 subscales within 6 scales that measure positive experiences and 5 subscales within 1… View Article
Youth Asset Survey
This measure was developed by R. F. Oman, S. Vesely, K. McLeroy, V. Harris-Wyatt, C. Aspy, S. Rodine, & L. Marshall. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale is used to assess whether youth are able to acquire or strengthen specific assets targeted in a given program.
Positive Youth Development Inventory
This measure was developed by M. E. Arnold, B. D. Nott, and J. L. Meinhold. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This 55-item scale is used to assess aspects of youth development before and after participating in an educational or youth development program.
Developmental Assets Profile
This measure was developed by The Search Institute. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale is used to assess the strengths, supports, and non-cognitive factors that are essential for young people’s success in school and life.
Leveling the playing field: Accessibility in youth basketball
Originally published by SIRC Blog on July 15, 2024. This article is part of a series in collaboration with the Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport (CHYDS) at Brock University and was presented at the Youth Sport Summit in April 2024, hosted by the CHYDS in partnership with YouthREX. Most kids who have played… View Article
August 27, 2024
Program Quality Assessment in Youth Sport
This measure was developed by C. Bean, S. Kramers, M. Camiré, J. Fraser-Thomas, and T. Forneris. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This observational tool can be used to assess eight program setting features that have been identified as critical in positive developmental outcomes in youth sport. The measure can be used for program assessment… View Article
August 26, 2024
Out-of-School Time Observation Instrument (2nd Edition)
This measure was developed by J. Birmingham, E. M. Pechman, C. A. Russell, and M. Mielke. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This tool provides out-of-school time program sites with a framework to capture observable indicators of positive youth development. The measure rates project activities on five key domains related to youth development: youth-directed relationship… View Article
Strategies to Enhance Accessible Participation Opportunities in Youth Basketball
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 overviews the increased popularity of basketball in the Canadian youth sports landscape – and underscores the challenges of accessibility within the sport. Municipal- and policy-level strategies are summarized… View Article
Tags: accessibility, Advocacy, basketball, sports programs, youth basketball, youth engagement, youth sport, youth sports
August 22, 2024
Youth Quality of Life Instrument (Research Version)
This measure was revised and originally developed by D. L. Patrick & T. C. Edwards, University of Washington. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This measure assesses generic quality of life in youth living with and without chronic conditions and disabilities.
August 21, 2024
Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
This measure was revised and originally developed by R. Goodman (1998). HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This measure is a mental health screening tool for use with children and adolescents. There are several versions to meet the needs of researchers, clinicians, and educators.
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
This measure was developed by M. Rosenberg. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale measures global self-worth by assessing both positive and negative feelings about the self in adolescents and adults.
The Resilience Scale
This measure was developed by G. M. Wagnild & H. M. Young. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale measures components of resilience in different domains of young people’s lives, ranging from planning and thinking ahead to level of independence. Resilience is the ability to cope with, and respond successfully to, various life stressors.
Psychological Maturity—Tolerance Scale
This measure was developed by E. Greenberger. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale assesses the level of tolerance and acceptance that youth have for differences of ethic and cultural diversity in people different than oneself.
Meaning in Life Questionnaire
This measure was developed by M. F. Steger. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This tool can be used to help people understand and track their perceptions about their lives. The questionnaire has two sub-scales that represent two dimensions of meaning in life: Presence of Meaning (how much respondents feel their lives have meaning) Search… View Article
Hare Self-Esteem Scale
This measure was developed by B. R. Hare. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This measure assesses self-esteem of school-aged children across three domains (peer, school, home) and allows for a general assessment of self-esteem when summed. These three areas are the major points of interaction for a child where self-esteem is developed.
General Self-Efficacy Scale
This measure was developed by R. Schwarzer and M. Jerusalem. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: The scale assesses optimistic self-beliefs to cope with a variety of difficult demands in life. Specifically, it assesses the belief that one’s actions are responsible for successful outcomes.
The Mental Health and Well-Being of Ontario Students, 1991–2023: Findings from the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey
This report was published by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT: The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS) has been conducted every two years since 1977, making it the longest ongoing school survey of adolescents in Canada, and… View Article
Children’s Self-Efficacy in Peer Interactions
This measure was developed by V. A. Wheeler and G. W. Ladd. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale is designed to measure youth’s perceptions of their ability to be successful in social interactions.
Adolescent Well-Being Scale
This measure was developed by P. Birleson. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This measure is derived from the Depression Self-Rating Scale for Children and assesses both depressive symptoms and wellbeing in children and adolescents.
Adolescent Mental Health Continuum-Short Form
This measure was revised and originally developed by C. L. M. Keyes (2005). HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This questionnaire measures how often a positive mental health event occurs within the past month. Specifically, the measure assesses emotional wellbeing and aspects of psychological and social functioning in order to classify respondents’ mental health: Flourishing… View Article
2019 Ontario Student Survey
This measure was developed by the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This measure assesses experiences of school-aged youth between grades 9 to 12 in two areas: their knowledge and feelings of alcohol and drugs, and their views on personal health and wellbeing. Results are useful for determining health… View Article
Physical Literacy Assessment for Youth (PLAY)
This measure was developed by Sport for Life. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: A series of physical literacy assessment tools to determine an individual’s physical literacy (competence and confidence in fundamental movement and sports skills).
KINDL®
This measure was revised by U. Ravens-Siebere and M. Bullinger, and originally developed by M. Bullinger (1994). HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale assesses health-related quality of life in children and adolescents aged three years and older.
International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form
This measure was developed by M. L. Booth. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This measure assesses the types of intensity of physical activity and sitting time that people do as part of their daily lives and is considered to estimate total physical activity in MET-min/week and time spent sitting.
Roundtable Records – Networking Event
Scarborough Arts presents: Community+ Connects! A networking event with Roundtable Records. This is a great opportunity to connect with professionals, entrepreneurs, vendors, artists, and more who are making a mark in their respective fields. Event Details: Date: August 24, 2024 Time: 12 PM – 4 PM Location: 75 Thermos Rd, Scarborough, ON M1L 0E6 (CEE… View Article
Tags: Black entrepreneurship, Networking, youth empowerment
August 20, 2024
Call for Proposals – Cannabis & Mental Health
📢 Calling all youth and youth allies! Cannabis and Mental Health, a project by the Schizophrenia Society of Canada is excited to announce that we have launched the Budding Projects Award! The Budding Projects Award will provide successful applicants with up to $2k for youth-led, community-based projects aimed at: Promoting mental wellness for young people… View Article
Tags: cannabis and youth, community-based projects, Mental Health
Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases – Ambassador Opportunity
The Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases is recruiting for their next 2024-25 Ambassador! If you are captivated by this year’s theme of youth engagement in digital innovation and technology, then our Student and Young Professional NTD Ambassadorship competition may be for YOU! Our theme for this year’s competition is on how innovation and technology… View Article
Tags: digital innovation, youth ambassador, youth engagement
August 16, 2024
Social Support Scale for Children
This measure was developed by S. Harter. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THIS MEASURE: This scale is designed to assess and understand the social support or approval from four sources, including parents, teachers, close friends, and classmates.
August 15, 2024
King’s Trust Canada – Youth Council Opportunity
On International Youth Day, The King’s Trust Canada is launching their inaugural Youth Council. Here are some of the details: It’s a one-year commitment where you’ll get paid for your work, receive free leadership training, and form a network with equally passionate peers! As a Youth Council member, you’ll play a key role in helping… View Article
Tags: employability, professional development, youth council, youth empowerment
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