PREVNet Book Series

The PREVNet Series is the result of sharing and collaboration from our network which includes researchers, graduate students and national youth-serving organizations. These volumes contain research findings from leading Canadian scholars and practitioners. PREVNet's vision is to join with others in Canada and around the world to ensure that children and youth grow up in a world that provides optimal opportunities for healthy relationships throughout their lives. These volumes will provide understanding and guidance to help readers consider their roles in shaping healthy relationships and supporting healthy development in all the places where children and youth are found.

Our latest PREVNet Series: Volume 4 is now available!

Volume 4, Healthy Development, Healthy Communities

Volume 4 of the PREVNet Book Series is now available! Exclusively through PREVNet. This volume is based on PREVNet conference proceedings and represents the work of leading researchers and professionals in the field of bullying prevention and the development of healthy relationships. Featuring fifteen chapters, this volume comprises three sections on social justice, best practices in programming to promote healthy relationships and prevent bullying and the promotion of healthy relationships for Aboriginal children and youth. 

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Volume 1, Understanding and Addressing Bullying: An International Perspective

Volume 1 of the PREVNet Book Series uses the 2007 Kandersteg declaration to prevent bullying and promote relationships to begin the discussion on responding to this declaration's call to action. The chapters in this volume are based on the latest research findings from Canadian scholars and practitioners and they seek to provide guidance and understanding for the reader regarding bullying prevention and the promotion of healthy relationships. This volume focuses on both national and international efforts and research. 

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Volume 2, Rise Up for Respectful Relationships: Prevent Bullying

Volume 2 of the PREVNet Book Series offers understanding and guidance to help readers consider their roles in shaping healthy relationships and supporting healthy development in all of the places where children and youth are found. These chapters discuss defintions and understanding of bullying, highlight school-based prevention programs, provide direction for specific interventions and provide readers with insight into community and internet social contexts to consider the challenges that children and youth face.

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Volume 3, Creating a World Without Bullying 

Volume 3 of the PREVNet Book Series provides guidance to each of us in our role and responsibilities to create a world without bullying. The authors have contributed chapters to highlight the importance of healthy relationships for children, youth, workers, and the elderly, as well as strategies for preventing and addressing bullying across the lifespan. This volume outlines steps for action to prevent bullying and promote healthy relationships. 

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