Pathways of Youth with Refugee Experience in Nova Scotia

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Year of Publication: 2020

Author: Ifeyinwa Mbakogu, Nabiha Atallah, Praise Mugisho, Emily Pelley, Tatiana Portelli-Graham, Marwa Kuri, Chana Wielinga, Lotanna Odiyi

Publication Source: Child and Youth Refugee Research Coalition

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DOI: https://cyrrc.org/2020/09/3n/

Language: English

Overview: This study looked at the resettlement challenges faced by youths with refugee experience (YRE) in rural and urban Nova Scotia. Specifically, the study looked at youths’ access to services and their experiences in school and entering the workforce.

Objective: To understand youth’s resettlement experiences, their access to services in urban and rural areas, and how they navigate employment opportunities; and to project the voices of YRE to inform policies and programs that better meet their needs.

Research Justification: Data from IRCC shows that government assisted refugees (GARs) in Nova Scotia are exclusively resettled in Halifax, while privately sponsored refugees (PSRs) are resettled around the province, raising questions about their access to services and employment opportunities. Research indicates YRE face many obstacles when attempting to enter the workforce. This study expands our understanding of YRE’s school-to-work transition to more effectively support YRE’s engagement with their communities.