Today we honour and remember the trans lives lost to violence and discrimination. Gender-affirming care can be life-saving for those who need it, and every young person should feel valued for who they are, and be able to access the care they need. PREVNet stands with trans youth and communities.

Our short video "A 101 on Youth Interpersonal Violence" is part of the 2025 IHDCYH Talks competition! 🎉 Check out the video at: youtu.be/BWeahyj7ejQ?... Then view the submission list and vote: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html

New Episode! 📣 Communication between teens + their parents about healthy relationships can reduce their risk of dating violence. But parents often aren't knowledgeable or comfortable discussing these topics. Microlearning may offer one solution! Listen for more info! youtu.be/ALUSHep62JY?...

New Episode Alert! 📣 In this episode of the PREVNet Podcast, Dr. Caroline Claussen talks about how to engage with boys and masc-identifying youth in positive ways that support healthy gender expression and enhance sexual health efficacy. Listen here: youtu.be/-QnGDt2IgYQ?...

Do you work with parents in a faith group, community organization, parent council, etc? Are you a parent who enjoys supporting other parents but wishes you had more tools to do it well? Sign up for one of ConnectED Parents' FREE 12-week email learning series: survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_...

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Every child matters, and together we can work toward a future where children can live free from racism and colonial violence.

2SLGBTQIA+ Youth in Halifax! Check out this exciting program by the Halifax Sexual Health Centre + Community Based Research Centre. This new adaption of the popular "Do You Mind" program is designed to empower 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to address/prevent dating violence. More info www.hshc.ca/doyoumind

Check out a NEW resource, co-created by Prof. Kharoll-Ann Souffrant & PREVNet, w info on: - structural factors shaping Black youths’ risk of teen dating violence + access to supports - strengths-based, culturally affirming practices for adults supporting Black youth www.prevnet.ca/wp-content/u...

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.

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.

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.

June 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 CW: Teen Dating Violence. Resources on final slide.

Happy #LunarNewYear! This is the time to celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake, a symbol of mysteriousness, wisdom, intuition, and elegance.

🔉🔉 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....

December 6 - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

📣Hey! We're looking for a (contractual) #socialmedia specialist. Please share widely or consider applying. See here for more ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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.

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!

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. soundcloud.com/user-3895036... #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...

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