How will you apply this information in your placement

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Newcomer youth themselves have identified the following challenges through research and consultations: ? Family: Intergenerational conflicts can arise due to differences between the value systems across different spheres of influence. ? School: It can be difficult to learn new grading systems, school structures, and school cultures. ? Friends: Newcomer youth can encounter peer pressure to engage in "negative behaviours" or feel socially isolated due to language barriers. ? Broader community: Adjusting to Canadian culture and weather can be a challenge, and many newcomer youth experience racism and discrimination.

Issue : Education and Challenges · Lack of recognition of prior educational credentials can create barriers. · There are large variations in educational outcomes by ethnicity/country of origin. Strengths : Newcomer youth are more likely to complete secondary education and more likely to attend university than Canadian-born youth.

Issue: Employment and Challenges · Newcomer youth have higher rates of unemployment compared to Canadian-born youth. · Strengths : Newcomer youth may possess attributes that can be useful in professional settings, such as bilingualism, flexibility, and resourcefulness

Issue: Language and Challenges · Lack of language proficiency can form a barrier in education, employment, and social settings. · Strengths :Bilingualism has been shown to have a positive effect on educational outcomes.

Issue: Identity development and Challenges · Identity development can be more challenging when home and peer groups are from different cultures. · Strengths : Newcomer youth are at a life stage when they are more adaptable to change. · Maintaining a connection to culture of origin can be positive for identity development.

Issue: Mental and physical health and Challenges · Pre-migration trauma can impact newcomer youth's mental and physical health. · There is a lack of youth mental health supports in general, even fewer supports for newcomers. · Strengths Reinforcing home culture behaviour norms can slow or prevent the adoption of new behaviour norms which increase health risks, such as eating an unhealthy diet.

a one-page reflection:
When writing your reflections, use the following heading and sub-heading and consider answering the all the following questions under each heading (and organization):

a). Introduction: Identify the weekly topic and the weekly readings you have chosen for this journal. Write a brief (2 or 3 sentences) overview of the reading/s with proper citation.
b. Body: What were the main arguments in the reading? Do you agree or disagree with these arguments? What stood out to you? Was there something that surprised you? Was there something that was relevant to your own interests or that connected with placement? How will learnings influence your professional growth?

c). Conclusion: After thinking through the readings and other content, briefly share what lessons you learned while writing this reflection. For example, how will you apply this information in your placement? How will learnings influence your professional practice and/or career trajectory?

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