RISE-R: Resilience and Inclusion through Strengthening and Enhancing Relationships
The overall goal of this project is to address identified gaps in the area of violence prevention and mental health promotion programming for under-served populations. Specifically, we will evaluate and develop effective programming for high risk and vulnerable youth, LGBT2Q+ youth, Indigenous youth, and newcomer youth.
A secondary focus is on building evidence around what works for youth in real-world settings (i.e., the environments that they are already engaged in). Throughout this five-year project, a minimum of 2600 youth will participate in evidence-informed programming. Furthermore, we will provide training and resources to 540 facilitators and 875 pre-service educators.
This investment by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is part of Canada's Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence.
“Violence can affect anyone, but some people, such as Indigenous youth or young people who identify as LGBT2Q+ or have recently immigrated to Canada, may face greater challenges and barriers to healthy relationships. I am proud to announce the Government of Canada’s support for this project, which is being led by Western University. Ensuring that programs and resources meet the needs of our youth is crucial to ending dating violence.” - The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health
Project Information
Research Snapshots
- Changes in depression and positive mental health among youth in a healthy relationships program
- GSA members' experiences with a structured program to promote well-being
- A Pilot and Adaptation of a Social-Emotional Learning Program in Youth Justice Settings Feedback Report - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Media
- Funding for effort to reduce gender-based violence. Via: CTV News London
- Funding backs healthy relationships program. Via: Western News
- Centre for School Mental Health receives violence prevention funding. Via: Faculty of Education, Western
