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Results of a utilization-focused evaluation of a Right To Play program for Indigenous youth

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  • Arellano, Alexandra
  • Halsall, Tanya
  • Forneris, Tanya
  • Gaudet, Cindy

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This paper presents an evaluation of the Promoting Life Skills for Aboriginal Youth (PLAY) program that is operated by Right to Play (RTP). The focus of the program is to help youth develop a variety of life skills and become leaders within their communities. Piloted in 2010 with 2 communities, the program is now implemented in 88 communities in Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Alberta. This study applies a utilization-focused evaluation to examine staff perceptions related to program implementation. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and a thematic analysis was performed. Themes emerged related to: 1) Integrating program flexibility to help facilitate community ownership, 2) Building capacity through skills training for Community Mentors (CMs), 3) Having a motivated staff and organizational learning, 4) Balancing the integration of culture and 5) Challenges related to adapting to multiple stakeholders and program pace. Findings are discussed in relation to relevant literature and recommendations for program improvements are provided. We also describe program improvements that were made as a result of applying the findings. This research contributes to the expanding literature related to programming for youth and evaluation practice within Indigenous communities.

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  • Arellano, Alexandra & Halsall, Tanya & Forneris, Tanya & Gaudet, Cindy, 2018. "Results of a utilization-focused evaluation of a Right To Play program for Indigenous youth," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 66(C), pages 156-164.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:66:y:2018:i:c:p:156-164
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2017.08.001
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