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We’re here to create an equitable, caring society that supports children and youth to have healthy relationships.
Thank you to everyone interested in attending our webinar this week on qualitative measurement in the evaluation of teen dating violence prevention programming. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be postponing this event. We will provide details about the new date/time in September.
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Are you a young adult (ages 18–24)?
Have you experienced #teendatingviolence before the age of 18?
If so, consider participating in an interview to support research and the development of resources to address teen dating violence.
survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_...
📣 Attention Youth in Toronto! 📣
Check out the Creative Resistance Youth Summit! A free, low-barrier gathering of youth, activists, artists, and orgs to address the issue of gender-based violence which heavily impacts 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Apply now + claim your spot: shorturl.at/gPEUX
Here's a preview of all the amazing resources you can find on our website! Co-created with educators, service providers, youth, and other trusted experts.
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June is Indigenous History Month! This is a month to honour First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people who are Indigenous to the land that is colonially referred to as Canada. Indigenous peoples have stewarded these lands since time immemorial. Their histories are rich and longstanding.
17.06.2025 21:28 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0June is Pride Month! 🌈
Pride is rooted in the activism & collective action of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. It is both a celebration and a protest against the oppression these communities have faced, and an essential time for us to commit to meaningful actions that protect hard-won 2SLGBTQIA+ rights.
#Pride
We’re proud to recognize Words Matter Day on May 21st alongside Harmony Movement and communities across the country.
This year’s theme is ‘Words Make the World,’ because the words we speak shape the spaces we learn, live, and grow in.
#Wordsmatterday #Wordsmatter
May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.
Current movements and legislation make this an essential time to take actions that protect the rights and safety of 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
#idahobit
Teaching + learning about consent are essential steps in preventing sexual violence. We'd like to acknowledge Sexual Violence Awareness Month by sharing the "All About Consent" Zine created by our National Youth Advisory Council.
www.prevnet.ca/wp-content/u...
#sexualviolenceawarenessmonth
Educators and School Staff!
Want to learn more about how to promote healthy relationships and prevent interpersonal violence at your school?
Access our FREE online resources, designed WITH school staff, FOR school staff!
www.prevnet.ca/resource/for-educators
📣 New Episode Alert! 📣
Check out a new episode of The PREVNet Podcast. Dr. Liz Baker discusses how social power imbalances can shape teens' risk of experiencing/using dating violence. She talks about how this can inform TDV prevention work and how caring adults can help.
youtu.be/as1khp5beW0?...
📣New Article Alert! 📣
Have you seen the Netflix miniseries 'Adolescence'? It raises important issues about the messages young boys face daily. Check out Dr. Exner-Cortens’ commentary in 'The Conversation' about how parents can support boys navigating masculinity norms.
#adolescence #masculinity
Trans Day of Visibility
Today, PREVNet celebrates gender diversity and honours the activism and accomplishments of trans and non-binary people.
PREVNet stands against transphobia and discrimination. Together we can build a future where trans people feel safe to be their authentic selves.
Today is #Pinkshirtday 👚
View the images below to learn more about bullying and the history of this day.
Youth wanting to learn more about how to stand up to bullying can visit www.prevnet.ca/bullying/for...
#antibullying #healthyrelationships
February is #Blackhistorymonth - a time to honour the accomplishments of Black people and diverse Black movements and communities in North America
It's also a time to reflect on our responsibility to combat anti-Black racism and oppression, and the negative impacts of these systems on Black youth
For #teendatingviolenceawarenessmonth, we're sharing info about healthy relationships and how to identify when dating relationships are unhealthy.
Check out this list of resources by PREVNet's National Youth Advisory Committee - created FOR youth, BY youth! Access them all: linktr.ee/prevnetyouth
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
This month we will be posting info and resources about healthy youth relationships and how to identify when dating relationships are unhealthy or abusive. For more info, visit www.prevnet.ca
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Happy #LunarNewYear!
This is the time to celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake, a symbol of mysteriousness, wisdom, intuition, and elegance.
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Learn how the “Navigating Relationships” dating violence prevention program in ON was implemented in schools during Covid-19. This project was part of the PREVNet Community of Practice to Address Teen Dating Violence from 2018 - 2023!
Link below:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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December 6 - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
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📣Hey!
We're looking for a (contractual) #socialmedia specialist. Please share widely or consider applying.
See here for more ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we want to acknowledge the essential contributions of the Disability Justice movement to anti violence efforts. We celebrate how persons with disabilities enhance our communities, and commit to amplifying their voices for a more inclusive future.
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Parents/caregivers of youth who have experienced teen dating violence: join an advisory group and support the development of resources that address this important issue. Advisory members will receive a $100 honorarium/meeting. Meetings start Jan 2025. Sign up while spots last!
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In this episode of the "Mind Full" podcast, PREVNet's Drs. Wendy Craig and Deinera Exner-Cortens discuss the structural roots of identity-based bullying, and important implications for preventing + responding in schools.
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#BullyingAwarenessWeek #BullyingPrevention
The PEERS lab in the Dept of Psychology at UAlberta is hiring a full-time postdoctoral fellow. Seeking someone with expertise in young children’s self-regulation and mental health, and experience with longitudinal data collection and analysis. More info: apps.ualberta.ca/careers/post...
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On Trans Day of Remembrance, we honour lives lost to anti-trans violence. Current movements and legislation make this an essential time to take to action for trans rights + safety. Visit egale.ca for info about how to get involved
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