Webinars
Hear from experts and partners in our webinar series as they unpack important topics and share insights shaping the field of preventing and countering violent extremism
Unveiling Equity Series
Violence itself as the problem
CPN-PREV is proud to have participated in an conversation with Dr. Catherine Richardson (Ph.D.) and our director, Dr. Ghayda Hassan (Ph.D.), on the topic of dignity in violence prevention. This event was organized by our partner, the CSLP, in collaboration with the Indigenous Healing Knowledges Concordia Chair. [English only]
Nihilism and Social Polarization Among Young Men: Understanding in Order to Restore Hope (In French)
Traian T., member of our research team, and Sébastien Brouillette-Alarie, RPC-PREV alumnus, presented their latest research during an online conference hosted by CICC - Centre interuniversitaire.
In less than an hour, they presented an empirical perspective on the marked rise of polarized discourse among young people, particularly young men, within a social context characterized by growing loss of hope for the future.
Using concrete examples, they addressed, among other topics: the impact of social media algorithms; conspiracy ideologies; and masculinist ideologies such as the “black pill.”
Understanding Hate – Interview with Experts, CPN-PREV 1.0
The CPN-PREV and the Organization for the Prevention of Violence (OPV) hosted their first webinar - in a series of webinars - where experts are interviewed in order to shed light on hate in Canada, as well as the responses of civil society and government. This first webinar focused on the manifestations of hate and hate groups in Canad, the impact of hate on communitie and the responses of the federal government policy. [English only]
From Coast to Coast: The mapping of Canadian P/CVE Programs
In 2020, the CPN-PREV conducted the mapping of secondary and tertiary prevention programs addressing violent extremism in Canada and as a result, produced a practical interactive map, highlighting the key players across the country.
Tertiary prevention focuses on working with individuals who have already been involved inor affected by violent extremism to prevent further harm, reduce risk, and support safe reintegration into their communities. Secondary prevention focuses on individuals at risk of involvement or in the early stages of radicalisation, aiming to interrupt escalation, reduce vulnerabilities, and prevent progression toward violent behaviour.
This webinar presents the key findings of the mapping study and the corresponding recommendations for prevention. Madison Reid, program manager of Shift BC also shares her experience and perspective on collaborations in the field of P/CVE in Canada. [English only]
Right-wing extremism, hatred and gender-based violence in Canada - What does research tell us about prevention and what are the pathways for prevention and intervention online and offline?
Part 1: Welcome Remarks
Sébastien Brouillette-Alarie, conference host, introduced the CPN-PREV and its mandate. He discussed the complexity of violent extremism and the importance of tailoring prevention initiatives to the context of each case. [French only]
Part 2 : Systematic Review Results
Ghayda Hassan presented the results of CPN-PREV’s first systematic review. The relation between attitudes of violent extremism and exposure to online hate speech was underlined, as well as possible approaches to prevention. [French only]