Relationships and Belonging Halton Youth

Aug 17, 2022

The Our Kids Network just released the second set of data sheets from their survey of Halton’s youth last year. This bulletin covers how youth reported relationships, and belonging. OKN interim executive director Elisabeth Wells spoke about positive relationships being the roots for youth development, in her interview with Halton YourTV.

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Relationships and Belonging Halton Youth

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