Pamphlets
CPN-PREV collaborates with a diverse range of partners to contribute to research and publications on the prevention of violent extremism. This section features a curated collection of pamphlets supporting learning and awareness of current developments in the field.
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Please note some resources are only available in french or english and that some of these resources were published by members, network partners, or other reliable sources, but have not all been evaluated by CPN-PREV.
Navigating Traumatic Content in Media Coverage of Conflict
Media coverage of conflict and violence has a profound impact on audiences and communities. Our new infographic, “Navigating Traumatic Content in Media Coverage of Conflict,” highlights the ethical responsibilities of the media and the emotional effects of repeated exposure to distressing content, including desensitisation, trauma accumulation, and emotional exhaustion.
Conflit au Moyen-Orient: Mitiger les impacts dans les écoles du Québec
[French only]
The violence taking place during recent events in the Middle East arouses feelings of horror, fear, sadness and anger not only among families and young people in communities involved nationally or religiously, but more broadly among all Quebecers. This situation can cause or fuel interpersonal and intercommunity tensions in schools. This short document from RAPS offers ways of understanding and taking action to support young people affected by the situation and to preserve a cohesive school climate.
Expo-quiz junior “Éveiller l’esprit critique, parlons-en!”
[French only]
This primary prevention tool intended for 9-12 year olds aims to help practitioners in education-related fields and youth workers to discuss the issues and risk factors leading to extreme behaviors that can eventually lead to certain forms of radicalization.
Guide comprendre pour mieux agir
[French only]
“Le guide pédagogique Comprendre pour mieux agir, le présent guide poursuit deux objectifs. Dans un premier temps, il informe sur la radicalisation menant à la violence, notamment en sensibilisant le personnel scolaire aux multiples aspects du phénomène. Dans un deuxième temps, il présente les différents leviers qui existent en milieu scolaire pour promouvoir le vivre-ensemble, et suggère des pistes d’action et des outils. Ce guide donne donc au personnel scolaire les moyens d’aborder le sujet de la radicalisation à l’école.”
How to talk about sensitive topics with infants, children and youth?
[Some content only in French]
As part of an inter-ministerial collaboration, three brochures, accompanied by video clips, were created by clinicians and researchers at the SHERPA Research Centre to help parents discuss sensitive topics with their children. The Centre was called upon in particular because of its expertise on issues related to social polarizations. The kit can also be useful to practitioners or people who work with youth.
Talking about violence in the news with small children (Video Tools):
OPV: A Grassroots Guide to Community Reintegration and Rehabilitation of Returnees & Their Children
[Anglais seulement]
Public discussions have involved the returning of individuals and families who left Canada to join groups like Daesh in Iraq and Syria. OPV has prepared a short document that aims to provide recommendations and guidelines on the issues surrounding interaction with people returning from conflict zones, following involvement with extremist groups. The main goal is to offer practical advice on how to interact with returnees and colleagues from different sectors, such as media and law enforcement.