Peer Reviewed
Doucet, M., Bach, A., & Christian, M. (2023). Report From the Field. The Power of First Voice Advocacy: Rallying lived expertise to support equitable transitions to adulthood for youth in care in Canada. International Journal of Child, Youth and Family Studies, 14(1), 131-146. https://doi.org/10.18357/ijcyfs141202321289
Trocmé, N., Doucet, M., Fallon, B., Nutton, J., & Esposito, T. (2023). Chapter 5: Child Welfare in Canada. In J. Duer Berrick, N. Gilbert & M. Skivenes (Eds.), Oxford Handbook of Child Protection Systems, pp.90-111. New York: Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197503546.013.22
Vine, C., Doucet, M., Trocmé, N., & Fallon, B. (2022). Chapter 11: Addressing Child Maltreatment in Canada: What Have We Learned? In R. Alaggia & C. Vine (Eds.), Cruel But Not Unusual: Violence in relationships and families in Canada, 3rd edition. Wilfred Laurier University Press.
Doucet, M., Greeson, J., & Eldeeb, N. (2022). Independent Living Programs and Services for Youth ‘Aging Out’ of Care in Canada and the U.S.: A Systematic Review. Children and Youth Services Review, 42, 106630. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2022.106630
Doucet, M., Pratt, H., Dzenghanin, M., & Read, J. (2021). Nothing About Us Without Us: Using Participatory Action Research (PAR) & arts-based research methods as empowerment and social justice tools in doing research with youth ‘aging out’ of care. Child Abuse & Neglect special issue Relations at the Heart of Foster Children, Youth and Families’ Wellness, 130(3), 105358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105358
Doucet, M. (2020). All My Relations: Examining nonhuman relationships as sources of social capital for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth ‘aging out’ of care in Canada. International Journal of Child and Adolescent Resilience (IJCAR), 7(1), 139-153.
Keller, A., Doucet, M., Dupuis, J., Dupuis, J., & Mann-Feder, V. (2020). Factors that promote or hinder a Youth in Care Network: A report from the field. International Journal of Child, Youth and Family Studies, 11(1), 111-127. DOI: 10.18357/ijcyfs111202019476
Theses & Dissertations
Doucet, M. (2020). Relationships Matter: Examining the pathways to long-term supportive relationships for youth ‘aging out’ of care. PhD Social Work, McGill University, School of Social Work.
Doucet, M. (2008). Disciplinary climate in Canadian classrooms: From students’ assessments to policy and practice. MIDST, University of New Brunswick, School of Graduate Studies.
Policy Briefs, Papers & Reports
Doucet, M. & Collin-Vézina, D. (2023, September). Youth in Care Matter: Examining the experiences of youth ‘aging out’ of the Canadian child welfare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Montreal, QC: Centre for Research on Children and Families (CRCF).
Turone, K., & Doucet, M. (2023, May 9). Supporting Equitable Transitions to Adulthood for Youth in Care in British Columbia: A post-pandemic overview. Ottawa, ON: Child Welfare League of Canada (CWLC).
Doucet, M. (2023, March 29). National Council of Youth in Care Advocates Leadership & Advocacy Meeting : Summary Report. Ottawa, ON: Child Welfare League of Canada (CWLC).
Doucet, M. & National Council of Youth in Care Advocates (2022, October 20). Equitable Standards for Transitions to Adulthood for Youth in Care Evaluation Model: Primer Report. Ottawa, ON: Child Welfare League of Canada (CWLC).
Doucet, M. & Conseil national des défenseurs des jeunes pris en charge (2022, le 20 octobre). Modèle d’évaluation des Normes équitables de transition vers l’âge adulte pour les jeunes pris en charge : Rapport préliminaire. Ottawa, ON : LBEC.
Gahagan, J., Armour, C., Doucet, M., Mann-Feder, V., & Rutman, D. (2022, April 27). Educational Outcomes of Canadians with Care Experience: Discussion Paper. Internal discussion paper submitted to Employment and Social Development Canada. Halifax: Mount Saint Vincent University.
Doucet, M. & Mann-Feder, V. (2021, October 4). Policy Brief: Supporting Equitable Transitions to Adulthood for Youth in Care in Canada. Ottawa, ON: Child Welfare League of Canada (CWLC).
Doucet, M. & Mann-Feder, V. (2021, le 4 octobre). Document de politique : Soutenir des transitions équitables vers l’âge adulte pour les jeunes pris en charge au Canada. Ottawa, ON : Ligue pour le bien-être de l’enfance au Canada (LBEC).
Doucet, M. & National Council of Youth in Care Advocates (2021, October 4). Equitable Standards for Transitions to Adulthood for Youth in Care. Ottawa, ON: CWLC.
Doucet, M. & Conseil national des défenseurs des jeunes pris en charge (2021, le 4 octobre). Normes équitables de transition vers l’âge adulte pour les jeunes pris en charge. Ottawa, ON : LBEC.
Doucet, M. & National Council of Youth in Care Advocates (2020, October 20). A Long Road Paved with Solutions: ‘Aging out’ of care reports in Canada. Key recommendations and timelines (1987-2020). Ottawa, ON: CWLC.
Doucet, M. & Conseil national des défenseurs des jeunes pris en charge (2020, le 20 octobre). Une longue route pavée de solutions: Rapports sur la ‘sortie sèche’ des jeunes pris en charge au Canada. Recommandations et échéances clés (1987-2020). Ottawa, ON : LBEC.
National Council of Youth in Care Advocates (2020, September 3). Press release: Some young people are planning for back to school. Others fear losing housing and services in a pandemic. Ottawa, ON: CWLC.
Fingold, M., Doucet, M., Esposito, T., & Mann-Feder, V. (2020, August 4). Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance Pre-Budget Consultations. Ottawa, ON: CWLC.
Child Welfare League of Canada et al. (2020, June 23). Press Release: Aging out in a pandemic: this isn’t over! Ottawa, ON: CWLC.
Child Welfare League of Canada et al. (2020, April 14). Guidance note: Maintaining connections for children and youth in the context of COVID-19. Ottawa, ON: CWLC.
Child Welfare League of Canada et al. (2020, March 23). Press Release: No youth should age out of care, shelter or service in a pandemic. Ottawa, ON: CWLC.
Esposito, T., Trocmé, N., Fallon, B., Delaye, A., Caldwell, H., Doucet, M. (2020). Canadian Child Welfare Administrative Data Knowledge Exchange Summary Report. Public Health Agency of Canada.
Doucet, M., Al-aibi, T., Dzhenganin, M., Emmanuel, K., Jules, R., Merrill-Parkin, R., Pratt, H., Read, J., & Vanderwal, S. (2018). Relationships Matter for Youth ‘Aging Out’ of Care Research Report. Victoria, BC: BC Representative for Children and Youth.
Doucet, M., & Cohen, D. (2017, October 25). Supporting youth ‘aging out’ of care in British Columbia: Recommendations for change and extended supports. Vancouver, BC: First Call BC Child & Youth Advocacy Coalition and Vancouver Foundation’s Fostering Change Initiative.
Doucet, M. (2015). In the fast lane towards adulthood: Supporting youth aging out of the foster care system in New Brunswick. Fredericton, N.B.: Partners for Youth Inc.
Collin-Vézina, D., Doucet, M., Marion, É., Rothwell, D., Roy, C., Trocmé, N., & Wegner-Lohin, J. (2015). Reorganizing Health and social Services in Quebec in the name of austerity: Too much, too fast and too centralized? Montreal, QC: Centre for Research on Children and Families, McGill University.
New Brunswick Youth in Care Network & Cormier, M. (2014). A Long Road Home: An account of the first ever New Brunswick Youth in Care Hearings. Fredericton, N.B.: Partners for Youth.
Ruggeri, J., Doucet, M., & Watson, B. (2008). Health care investment by provincial governments. [Working paper series 2008-02]. Fredericton, N.B.: Department of Economics, University of New Brunswick.
Ruggeri, J., & Doucet, M. (2007). Government spending on health care as public investment [Working paper series 2007-02]. Fredericton, N.B.: Department of Economics, University of New Brunswick.
Doucet, M., Levac, L., & Ruggeri, J. (2006). The social costs of unhealthy children: Examining the future of Atlantic Canada. In J. Ruggeri (Ed.), The environment and the health of children (pp. 83-132). Fredericton, N.B.: Policy Studies Centre, University of New Brunswick.
Online Resources
Doucet, M., Marion, É., & Trocmé, N. (2018). Group home and residential treatment placements in child welfare: Analyzing the 2008 Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (CWRP Information Sheet #194E). Montreal, QC: Canadian Child Welfare Research Portal.
Doucet, M. (2016). The crucial role of capital in fostering positive employment outcomes and earnings for foster care alumni: A review of Hook & Courtney (2011).
Doucet, M. (2016). The (mis) use of formal and informal supports by youth in care during the transition to adulthood: A review of Singer, Cosner Berzin & Hokanson (2013).
Intervention & Practice Guides
Derocher, L., Collin-Vézina, D., Doucet, M., & Dumais, J. (2018). Intervenir auprès des groupes sectaires ou de communautés fermées : s’outiller pour protéger les enfants. Québec, QC: Presses de l’Université du Québec.
Program & Service Evaluation Reports
Doucet, M. & National Council of Youth in Care Advocates (2022, October 20). Equitable Standards for Transitions to Adulthood for Youth in Care Evaluation Model. Ottawa, ON: Child Welfare League of Canada (CWLC).
Doucet, M. & Conseil national des défenseurs des jeunes pris en charge (2022, le 20 octobre). Modèle d’évaluation des Normes équitables de transition vers l’âge adulte pour les jeunes pris en charge. Ottawa, ON : LBEC.
Doucet, M., Roy, C., Gallo, A., Kamel, M. & See, L. (2016). Batshaw Youth and Family Centres Client Satisfaction Survey Report, Year 1 Cycle. Montreal, QC: Batshaw Youth and Family Centres & McGill Centre for Research on Children and Families.
Opinion Pieces
Doucet, M., Gouin, R. et al. (2020, December 16). Bureaucratic CERB mix-up hurts former foster kids. Montreal, QC: Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) Policy Options.
Doucet M. (2020, 25 mai). Opinion : COVID-19 : il faut un moratoire pour les jeunes de la DPJ. HuffPost Quebec.
Doucet., M. (2020, 20 mai). COVID-19 : il faut un moratoire pour les jeunes de la DPJ. The Conversation Canada.
Doucet, M., & Pratt, H. (2018, 18 avril). Opinion : Briser le cycle d’une “jeunesse en transition”. Montréal, QC : Institut de recherche en politiques publiques (IRPP) Options politiques.
Doucet, M., & Pratt, H. (2018, April 18). Opinion: Breaking the cycle for “crossover youth”. Montreal, QC: Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) Policy Options.
Doucet, M. (2017, March 9). Opinion: Putting the care back into foster care. Montreal, QC: Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) Policy Options.
Doucet, M. (2016, November 16). Opinion: Empowering youth ‘aging out’ of foster care. Vancouver, BC: Vancouver Sun.
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