About

Youth Society

Why focus on youth?
The adolescent years build on the foundations established in childhood and set the course across the lifespan. In focusing on "youth," we are referring not only to a specific developmental period, but also to the childhood experiences that influence youth, as well as the early adult years that are determined by successful adolescent passages.
Investments in adolescents, or conversely the failure to address their needs at this stage of development, can result in lifelong consequences for youth and for our society.

Latest News

Job Posting: CFYS Centre Research Assistant

CFYS is hiring a new Centre Research Assistant! Become involved in interdisciplinary research - ideal for a part-time undergraduate with an interest in youth. A...

CFYS Visiting Scholar: Indigenous Research and Reconciliation

Dr. Suzanne Stewart, the Canada Research Chair on Aboriginal Homelessness and Life Transitions, professor at the University of Toronto, and a member of the Yell...

CFYS Visiting Scholar: Educating Youth for Purpose around the World

Dr. Jenni Mariano from the University of South Florida will be at UVic to present new findings from a multi-country study of youth purpose, exploring how young ...

CFYS Research Fellow Dr. Ryan Rhodes wins award

CFYS is very pleased to congratulate Dr. Ryan Rhodes, this year’s winner of the Faculty of Education Award for Excellence in Research in the Established S...

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Featured Researcher

Roy Watson Traffic Safety Award

  The Roy Watson Traffic Safety Award is a contest that is held every year on a specific driving safety topic. Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to submit either an essay or social media entry on that year’s theme. Winning submissions share $2500.

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