Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada draws from well-respected research experts to produce publications on critical issues affecting children and youth in Canada.
Our research publications explain the challenges faced by young people today and the need for a commitment to helping them overcome these challenges to realize their best potential:
- youth violence
- after school programs
- healthy eating
- physical activity
Research Publications
Boys and Girls Clubs: Healthy Minds Start Here (November 2011)
Mental health is an issue of great concern to Clubs. With the support of AstraZeneca, BGCC has released a paper outlining the contributions Clubs make to improving young people’s mental health.
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Boys and Girls Clubs: Developing Healthy and Confident Young People (April 2007)
BGCC has developed a research paper to make the case for support for Boys and Girls Clubs - Boys and Girls Clubs: Developing Healthy and Confident Young People. It is a synthesis of child and youth research that profiles the important contributions that Boys and Girls Clubs make in positively impacting the well being of Canadian children and youth. For more information, please contact mdeboisbriand@bgccan.com.
Boys and Girls Clubs: Creating Positive Alternatives for Canadian Youth - Strategies to address the roots of youth violence (Fall 2008)
BGCC has developed a research paper to make the case for support for Boys and Girls Clubs - Boys and Girls Clubs: Creating Positive Alternatives for Canadian Youth - Strategies to address the roots of youth violence. It is a synthesis of child and youth research that profiles the important contributions that Boys and Girls Clubs make in positively impacting the well being of Canadian children and youth. The paper also provides recommendations for public policy. For more information, please contact mdeboisbriand@bgccan.com.
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BGCC Promotes Increased Physical Activity and Healthy Eating (Fall 2007)
BGCC's position paper, Contributing to Physical Activity and Healthy Eating for Young Canadians calls for making access to physical activity and food security a federal priority.