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Polarization
including or inciting
violence or intimidation

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From the plan to combat intimidation and violence

Concerted management approach

Resources for creating, developing, and implementing an action plan:

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How to Intervene After a Violent Incident in a School Setting

Practical Guide for Dealing with Situations of Social Polarization Leading to Violence in Schools

This document provides tools and resources that demonstrate active listening, empathy, kindness, and respect for all parties, regardless of their beliefs, values, and points of view; and that avoid moralistic positions. It shows how to tell the difference between disagreement and aggression.

Solutions offered to high school students facing problematic situations on social media

Each teenager can choose the solution that suits them best.

There is also a section dedicated to primary school children to raise awareness about good online behavior with tips to help them navigate safely.

Parents have access to a comprehensive guide that includes basic social media concepts, advice, and steps to follow in case of a problematic situation.

Taking Action Against Violence and Bullying

The Québec Federation of Parents’ Committees assists, supports, and represents parents so that they can assume their place in the schools and meet their children’s real needs. The Federation also offers a variety of resources for parents.

Polarisation Leading to Violence in Schools: Understanding and Intervening

This webinar will enable school administrators to understand the new forms that physical and psychological violence can take in schools, to manage the intervention process, and to reflect on the ethical and personal issues that these situations can give rise to in school teams.

Webinar with Georges Lemieux, Cécile Rousseau, Christian Savard, Paula St-Arnaud and Manon Fortin.

Password : Polarisation2023

Guide for School Staff

Understanding to Better Respond Radicalization Leading to Violence Among Youth

Practical guide for dealing with situations of social polarisation that can lead to violence in schools.

Polarization Clinic

In conjunction with its regional partners, the clinic offers services throughout Québec.

The team is made up of social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists, including child psychiatrists, who are experts on social polarization issues.

The clinic offers personalized support when schools make specific requests, either regarding prevention or polarization issues that can lead to violence.

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For secondary school administrators, teachers and stakeholders

Guide to Preventing Polarization in Schools

Prevention tool for inclusion, living together in harmony, and preventing polarization in secondary schools.

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Guide for Teachers and Education Professionals

Leading Discussion Groups in the Classroom

This guide is the result of teamwork based on the conclusive results of action-based research conducted in elementary and secondary schools. The suggested activities were carried out in a variety of classroom settings (special needs, welcoming and regular).

The goal of discussion groups is to create a space where all students are allowed to express themselves openly on a specific topic: migration, differences, war, or death. The discussions allow members of the group to share their personal experiences, suffering, or thoughts in an atmosphere of trust and connection. Being able to share one’s history, identity, culture, and beliefs in complete safety helps build a positive outlook on life.

This guide is intended for all teachers and education professionals who wish to promote their students’ well-being and sense of belonging to the group.

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Practical Summary for School Stakeholders

When the Topic of War Comes up at School

Resource to help students move from individual perceptions to collective reflection in the specific context of dealing with the topic of war in schools.

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Teaching Guide 2023

How to Approach Sensitive Topics with Students

This resource aims to equip all school stakeholders to better support students when the topic of war comes up at school. This practical summary is designed to help students move past their individual perceptions to collective reflection.

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Ministry of Public Security Prevention Information Newsletter

The MFP’s newsletter is the essential tool for accessing the latest news in crime prevention, information regarding financing programs, and activities organized by the Ministry. This prevention information newsletter provides a link between communities, institutions, police, and governments.

Arming ourselves with resources against armed violence

SUPPORT Line

A free and confidential helpline and support. A specialist in active listening is ready to lend an attentive ear and offer you free advice and resources according to your situation. We understand your concern and questions about the safety of your loved ones, so we’re offering help through a team equipped to support you.

Support groups will be both face-to-face and virtual.