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Jae Woong replied to the discussion Let’s dream and envision programs and services where Black youth are not experiencing anti-Black racism. How might we move beyond identifying the service needs and gaps Black youth face, to pro-actively designing pathways to inclusion in the youth sector? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:53:12 -0400

Reply to Let’s dream and envision programs and services where Black youth are not experiencing anti-Black racism. How might we move beyond identifying the service needs and gaps Black youth face, to pro-actively designing pathways to inclusion in the youth sector?

Hello, Chantel

Thank you so much for liking my comments! Yes, I think the service can develop through a co-designed program between practitioners and Black youth!

Thank you,

Jae Woong replied to the discussion Some youth self-medicate with cannabis and others find cannabis preferable to medical options. What can support them to recognize when cannabis use is more harmful than helpful? in the forum Cannabis and Youth

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 01:35:37 -0400

Reply to Some youth self-medicate with cannabis and others find cannabis preferable to medical options. What can support them to recognize when cannabis use is more harmful than helpful?

Hello, Katarina

I have checked the factsheet you have shared in your post.

I found it is very very helpful to how to engage with youth who are using cannabis. I agree that fearing the youth to use cannabis and making abstinence-based drugs are not helpful for the treatment.

However, I started to wonder how should I tell the youth if they want…

Jae Woong replied to the discussion How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 01:18:18 -0400

Reply to How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families?

I have found that it is very crucial to have qualitative analysis in research to address and highlight the negative impact of anti-Black racism on the communities. However, I do not think having the only scholarly research finding is enough to highlight the current anti-Black racism influence on youth and their families. I found there is more…

Jae Woong replied to the discussion Let’s dream and envision programs and services where Black youth are not experiencing anti-Black racism. How might we move beyond identifying the service needs and gaps Black youth face, to pro-actively designing pathways to inclusion in the youth sector? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:31:09 -0400

As a social work student, I have learned that there are many systematic barriers that the practitioners and program developers do not address much to interact with the Black youth.

By referring to the webinar called “Engaging youth expertise in substance use program and policy development” I have participated in last week, I have found that…

Jae Woong replied to the discussion How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:35:20 -0400

Reply to How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families?

Recently, I have participated in a webinar organized by YouthREX.

The webinar is called “From Trauma-Informed Care to Healing-Centered Engagement: A Youth Work Teach-In with Dr.Shawn Ginwright.”

https://youthrex.com/video/from-trauma-informed-care-to-healing-centered-engagement-a-youth-work-teach-in-with-dr-shawn-ginwright/

I think this way…

Jae Woong replied to the discussion Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:21:34 -0400

Reply to Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario?

Thank you so much for replying Kelvin! I really appreciate your comments! Yes, I started to find “social work bubbles” that many of my professors have mentioned. Social workers are trying to be look always “good” and “protect people from oppression”. However, this does not always happen, and social workers can become oppressors. I found…

Jae Woong replied to the discussion What are the challenges facing youth with the legalization of cannabis? in the forum Cannabis and Youth

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:08:19 -0400

Reply to What are the challenges facing youth with the legalization of cannabis?

From Katarina’s information, this reminds me of the past 3 years ago when Canada started to legalize cannabis usage. As an international student who is from South Korea where cannabis usage is banned to use except for medical usage, I have not had cannabis.

I received information from my South Korean government saying people living in…

Jae Woong replied to the discussion What is One Simple Thing you could do to center Black youth wellbeing in your work? What is One Simple Thing that your organization could do to center Black youth wellbeing? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:47:52 -0500

Reply to What is One Simple Thing you could do to center Black youth wellbeing in your work? What is One Simple Thing that your organization could do to center Black youth wellbeing?

As an undergraduate social work student who is going for placement this September, one thing I want to focus on for Black youth is I want to provide a safe space for them to express his or her feeling and thinking. I found it is very crucial to have engagement with clients without having any assumptions made from the case notes.

Jae Woong replied to the discussion Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:43:28 -0500

Reply to Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario?

There is more need to create ongoing awareness for anti-Black racism in Ontario. Anti-Black racism has to be an ongoing process not just having awareness on certain occasions or when some event has highlighted in the media. I have found that many people in Ontario say “we are not racist”; however, many people often forgot what could be…