PREVNet Inc.

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We’re here to create an equitable, caring society that supports children and youth to have healthy relationships.

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.

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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?...

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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.

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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

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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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📣 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

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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.

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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

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

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📣 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?...

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📣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

‘Adolescence’ on Netflix: Evidence-based ways parents can support boys around masculinity norms

Research shows former incels found misogynistic influencers when looking for help. A developmental psychologist with a focus on adolescent boys offers key takeaways for parents seeking to create healt...

theconversation.com

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.

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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

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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.

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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....

Canadian Teacher Perspectives on Navigating Relationships: A Sexuality Curriculum for Grade 9 Students

This paper reports on Navigating Relationships, an intervention designed to address gaps in sexuality education in Ontario. Following delivery in grade 9 classrooms by Planned Parenthood Ottawa fac...

tandfonline.com