Welcome Definitions Analysis Our Framework Our Process A journey towards quality improvement: An Anti-oppressive Practice Approach

Anti-Oppressive Practice Definition: Is a practice that seeks to recognize the oppressions that exist in our society, and attempts to mitigate its affects and eventually equalize the power imbalance in our communities.   The outcome of which is a more inclusive and equitable environment for staff, clients and their families

Anti-oppressive Practice Why does this matters to you? Who is doing AOP work?

OUR MISSING PIECE Quality Services AOP

IMPORTANT MILESTONES ALONG THE WAY 2011 A new Generation of Staff 2012 Courageous conversations 2013 Shift from Diversity to AOP 2014 An exercise in Readiness 2015 A Planned Process 2016 Implementation

Dimensions of Change POWER SHARING COURAGEOUS PURPOSE CONVERSATIONS CREATE POWER SHARING COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS

Anti-Oppressive Practice Framework A comprehensive documented co-created to help support and guide our AOP process. Documented included a policy and areas of focus with broad activities to support multi- level change guided through the lens of AOP

Areas of Impact Program Development Policy Important Documents AOP Framework Strategic Plan Service Plans Policy New AOP policy Reviewing polices using AOP lens (ex. complaint procedure) Skills and Training Staff, management and board trained Informal trainings ( ex. AOP café) Supervision, Team Meetings Program Development Collaborative program Planning, review and development Specific populations populations( Black youth, youth in hostels, LGBTQ youth) Our People AOP Hiring tool All genders washroom Youth Engagement Monitoring and Evaluation Staff surveys Self assessments

Questions to consider

THANK YOU! For more information Please contact Heather Sproule Executive Director 416-924-2100 Leslie Kirsh Youth and Family Counsellor AOPE Committee Chair 416-924-2100