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People who have lived experience in child welfare systems have higher rates of homelessness. A homeless tent is seen in a park in Saint-Jerome, Que. on Jan. 25, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

March 10, 2024

Canada is falling behind other countries in meeting the needs of former youth in care

Jacquie Gahagan, Mount Saint Vincent University; Dale Kirby, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Kristyn Anderson, Dalhousie University, and Steven Smith, Saint Mary’s University

Canada needs to focus on tracking, monitoring and evaluating the economic, health and social outcomes of former youth in care, especially as they transition from government care.

Diversity is usually only thought of in terms of visible diversity, but in reality, it goes far beyond. (Shutterstock)

January 17, 2023

How workplaces can encourage diverse personalities, values and attitudes

Steven Smith, Saint Mary’s University; Katelynn Carter-Rogers, St. Francis Xavier University, and Vurain Tabvuma, Saint Mary’s University

True workplace diversity goes beyond visible diversity and also includes diversity of personalities, values and attitudes.

Inclusion goes beyond diversity by not just identifying differences, but celebrating and integrating them into daily work life. (Shutterstock)

November 27, 2022

Diversity in the workplace isn’t enough: Businesses need to work toward inclusion

Steven Smith, Saint Mary’s University; Katelynn Carter-Rogers, St. Francis Xavier University, and Vurain Tabvuma, Saint Mary’s University

If organizations truly want to retain diverse employees and have them be successful, they need to make consistent and sustained efforts to support inclusion.

Children and youth in care often have complex health and social issues, but they often struggle to access comprehensive health care. (Shutterstock)

November 15, 2022

We know better, so why aren’t we doing better in supporting the health of children and youth in care?

Kristyn Anderson, Dalhousie University; Alyson Holland, Dalhousie University; Jacquie Gahagan, Mount Saint Vincent University; Steven Smith, Saint Mary’s University; Tania Wong, Dalhousie University, and Tonya Grant, Dalhousie University

Children and youth in care are more likely to have experienced trauma that can affect future health. A comprehensive, trauma-informed health strategy for these children and youth is long overdue.

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