ROOTS OF YOUTH VIOLENCE

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ROOTS OF YOUTH VIOLENCE

• Jane Fjeld
• Associate Executive Director
• Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

• Youth Services Bureau
• Social Determinants of Health/Evaluation
• Mental Health Services
• Housing
• Employment
• Youth Justice
• Youth Workers
• Best Evidence Practices
• Funding

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SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH EVALUATION

• Significance
• Unifying Framework
• Floor Targets

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MENTAL HEALTH

• Prevention Early Identification
• SOCPR Cultural Competence
• Safe Schools Act

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HOUSING

• Shelter/Transitional Housing
• Demand for Long term Housing
• Crucial Component

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EMPLOYMENT

• Youth Opportunities Strategy
• Discrimination
• Place Based Planning

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YOUTH JUSTICE

• Over representation
• Oppression and criminal behaviour
• Youth Gangs

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YOUTH WORKERS

• Compensation
• Training
• Recruitment

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

• Importance
• Governance
• Quality Assurance

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BEST EVIDENCE PRACTICES

• Barriers Opportunities
• Knowledge Exchange Strategies
• Partnerships

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FUNDING

• Multi Year
• Cross Sectorial
• Adequate