Mobilizing Justice for Youth Research Study

The Centre for Family Equity, in partnership with the University of Toronto Scarborough, is conducting case study research to better understand the challenges at-risk youth face trying to get where they need go. We are aiming to engage youth in the Lower Mainland and Interior region of BC. The research explores how transportation access affects youth who are at-risk and impacted by low-income, and/or intersectional marginalization due to their identity as Indigenous, racialized, Black, and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. Please choose one engagement opportunity that suits you.

The eligibility criteria for participation are:

Youth between the ages of 13-18.
Impacted by mobility or transportation challenges.
Identify as at-risk youth (ex - low-income, mental health barriers, homeless)
Live in the Metro Vancouver or Interior region of BC.
Able to provide informed consent.

We are offering a range of engagement opportunities that will last 45 minutes miniumum:

In-person one-on-one interivew at a location that works for you in Metro Vancouver.
In-person paired interview if you wish to do it with a friend or supporter.
Online one-on-one interview.
Online paired interview.
Interview by phone.
Focus group online.
Focus group in-person (in Metro Vancouver/Vancouver only)
Participation is voluntary and a participant is free to leave or exit any form of engagement at any time.

All participants need to be verified by Zoom prior to a phone interview!

Data will be collected through confidential online, text, or phone interviews and in-person focus groups between June and August 2024. Youth participants will receive honoraria for their participation. To verify the identity and participation criteria, participants must confirm their address and phone number in Metro Vancouver or the Interior of BC. The phone number provided must be a working BC phone number which we will verify before an interview. All participants will also be verified via Zoom before an interview engagement, regardless of their chosen form of engagement.

Honoraria will be provided and distributed to those who are verified and complete their engagement in full to the end. Cash can be provided for an in-person engagement. Otherwise, we will distribute honoraria via etransfer.

Participants must choose ONE form of participation. For example, if you choose to participate in a focus group you cannot also participate in a one-on-one interview. All participants will receive honoraria for their one chosen form of participation.

Thank you for your interest in taking part in the Mobilizing Justice for Youth project. We will be in touch to confirm your eligibility and registration. Sign up now spaces are limited!

Are you a youth between the ages of 13-18?*

YesNo

Do you live in Metro Vancouver/Lower Mainland or the Interior region of BC? The Interior region of BC includes all locations in the Okanagan, Cariboo, Thompson-Nicola, Similkameen, Stikine, Shuswap, Kootenays.*

Yes, I live in Metro Vancouver/Lower Mainland.Yes, I live in the Interior region of BC.

Please name your location in British Columbia: *

Do you or your family experience low-income/financial challenges?*

YesNoSometimes

Do you experience barriers getting where you need to go?*

YesNoSometimes

Do you experience barriers accessing public transit such as buses or Skytrains?*

YesNoSometimes

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

After we confirm through email, can we contact you for scheduling through text or a phone call?*

YesNo

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Please select how you would like to participate in the project*

One-on-one Zoom interview.Paired Zoom interview with a friend or a trusted companion.Phone interview.

Please let us know how we can support you to take part in the intake interview.

Please let us know how you heard about the opportunity. *

Mobilizing Justice for Youth Research Study - Sign Up form