web Resources
Educational Definition of At Risk: This site gives the educator an idea of what the definition of 'at-risk' means and all includes.
Reclaiming Youth International: This site is packed with information about the Circle of Courage as well as many other resources for educators!
Reclaiming Youth International's Youtube channel: This is a great resource for free online information sessions about working with at-risk youth
Lost Prizes A site that uses research to guide and employ best practices in the gifted education and at-risk domains. This site is maintained by the University of Winnipeg.
Ontario At RIsk Resource Site A site that is dedicated to the needs of at-risk students. Provides more information of Conferences and membership within Ontario.
Alberta Education Online Document: This document provides an introduction to at-risk youth, suggestions for teachers and recommended readings.
Inner City Youth Alive Youtube Channel Video introductions to the programs that they offer in the North End of Winnipeg.
Tom McIntyer's website A site that provides more information about the Circle of Courage
Reclaiming Youth International: This site is packed with information about the Circle of Courage as well as many other resources for educators!
Reclaiming Youth International's Youtube channel: This is a great resource for free online information sessions about working with at-risk youth
Lost Prizes A site that uses research to guide and employ best practices in the gifted education and at-risk domains. This site is maintained by the University of Winnipeg.
Ontario At RIsk Resource Site A site that is dedicated to the needs of at-risk students. Provides more information of Conferences and membership within Ontario.
Alberta Education Online Document: This document provides an introduction to at-risk youth, suggestions for teachers and recommended readings.
Inner City Youth Alive Youtube Channel Video introductions to the programs that they offer in the North End of Winnipeg.
Tom McIntyer's website A site that provides more information about the Circle of Courage
books and Articles
Averill, M.J. (2008) Effective Teaching Practices for Working With At-Risk Inner City Youth: How Trauma Affects Learning. University of Alberta.
Brendtro, L.K., Brokenleg, M., & Van Bockern, S. (1990). Reclaiming Youth at Risk: Our Hope for the Future. Bloomington, IN: National Education Service.
Brendtro, L.K., Brokenleg, M., &Van Bockern, S. (2005). The Circle of Courage and Positive Psychology. Reclaiming Children and Youth; 14 (3) 130-6.
Brown, J., Rodger S., & Fraehlich, C. (2009) School Experience of Aboriginal Youth in the Inner City. Canadian Council on Learning, 1-85.
Silver, J., Mallett K., & Greene J. (2002) Aboriginal Education in Winnipeg Inner City High Schools. Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, 1-62.
Winnipeg Programs
Community Education Development Association - Works to open the door so that everyone has an opportunity for education.
Community School Investigators - Summer program for at-risk children to lessen summer learning loss.
Pathways to Education - Focusing on lowering high school drop outs rates, increasing access to post-secondary education and closing the “opportunity gap.
Flora House - Places an emphasis on creating a safe place in the community.
Spence Neighbourhood Association - works with the people of Spence to revitalize and renew their community.
Frontier College - a national literacy organization.
Inner City Youth Alive - a Christian non-profit ministry that works with youth in the north end.
Winnipeg Aboriginal Sports Achievement Centre - they focus on leadership and mentorship skills for at-risk youth through sport and recreational programs.
Power-Up - program provides a quiet, supportive place where children can get help with schoolwork and participate in educational activities that reinforce reading, writing, math and learning during non-school hours.
Peaceful Village Program - Program focuses on encouraging youth and their families to actively engage in community renewal
Resource Assistance for Youth - a non-profit street-level agency working with street-entrenched and homeless youth up to the age of 29.
Momenta - They specialize in designing and delivering unique and impactful programming in urban and nature settings, as well as providing specialized training throughout Winnipeg and Manitoba.
MacDonald Youth Services - They offer short-term emergency shelter and basic needs walk-in resource services to youth.
Career Trek - They focus on helping build a Manitoba where everybody can realize their full career or educational potential.
West Broadway Youth Outreach - is a drop-in recreational & life skills program for youth aged 4-12 in the West Broadway area & beyond.
Programs Sponsored by the United Way in Winnipeg - Website listing Winnipeg organizations sponsored by the United Way.
Ndinawe - is an integrated service organization for youth, focusing on Shelter, Culture, Recreation, Education, Outreach and Support.
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Center - has worked to support and rebuild Aboriginal families in Winnipeg. Our goal is to help the people we serve take back their role as the caregivers of their own children.
Urban Circle Training Centre - their objective is to provide Aboriginal People with skill specific training targeted to job-market demands.
Community School Investigators - Summer program for at-risk children to lessen summer learning loss.
Pathways to Education - Focusing on lowering high school drop outs rates, increasing access to post-secondary education and closing the “opportunity gap.
Flora House - Places an emphasis on creating a safe place in the community.
Spence Neighbourhood Association - works with the people of Spence to revitalize and renew their community.
Frontier College - a national literacy organization.
Inner City Youth Alive - a Christian non-profit ministry that works with youth in the north end.
Winnipeg Aboriginal Sports Achievement Centre - they focus on leadership and mentorship skills for at-risk youth through sport and recreational programs.
Power-Up - program provides a quiet, supportive place where children can get help with schoolwork and participate in educational activities that reinforce reading, writing, math and learning during non-school hours.
Peaceful Village Program - Program focuses on encouraging youth and their families to actively engage in community renewal
Resource Assistance for Youth - a non-profit street-level agency working with street-entrenched and homeless youth up to the age of 29.
Momenta - They specialize in designing and delivering unique and impactful programming in urban and nature settings, as well as providing specialized training throughout Winnipeg and Manitoba.
MacDonald Youth Services - They offer short-term emergency shelter and basic needs walk-in resource services to youth.
Career Trek - They focus on helping build a Manitoba where everybody can realize their full career or educational potential.
West Broadway Youth Outreach - is a drop-in recreational & life skills program for youth aged 4-12 in the West Broadway area & beyond.
Programs Sponsored by the United Way in Winnipeg - Website listing Winnipeg organizations sponsored by the United Way.
Ndinawe - is an integrated service organization for youth, focusing on Shelter, Culture, Recreation, Education, Outreach and Support.
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Center - has worked to support and rebuild Aboriginal families in Winnipeg. Our goal is to help the people we serve take back their role as the caregivers of their own children.
Urban Circle Training Centre - their objective is to provide Aboriginal People with skill specific training targeted to job-market demands.
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