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Are these courses and resources free?
Most of them are. You will see the cost for a specific course when you click to enroll. If there is a cost, there will be special pricing for Humane Canada members and associates.
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Who can access these courses and resources?
Most of them are designed for professionals and volunteers in the animal welfare, sheltering and advocacy sectors. We also have resources for professionals across intersecting sectors, including prosecutors, emergency responders, social workers, veterinarians, fundraisers, lawyers, humane educators, and others.
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How do I sign up for one of these courses?
You have to create a free account using your email and set up a password. NOTE: For Humane Canada members and associates, please log in with your work email.
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How long do I have access to these courses?
Most times you will receive lifetime access to a course, which means you can access the materials within a course (e.g., videos, templates, audio files, etc.) for a lifetime as long as you maintain access to our online learning and resource centre.
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Do I always have to sign in with my email?
Yes. For security purposes, you must log in to our online learning and resource centre using your email and password. NOTE: For Humane Canada members and associates, please log in with your work email.
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How can I contribute a resource or course to this online learning and resource centre?
Great question! Thank you for your interest in providing resources to broaden access for Canadians. Please get in touch with our team at [email protected]
Products
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View all Categories, Allied Professionals and One Health/One Welfare, Community Programs and Services, The Violence Link
Engaging Men and Boys as Allies in Violence Prevention
Course • 12 lessonsThese virtual event recordings, hosted live on March 31, 2026, will provide practical tools for engaging boys and men as allies in gender-based violence prevention and for strengthening prevention strategies in your community.
Free
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View all Categories, Allied Professionals and One Health/One Welfare, The Violence Link
Groundbreaking Changes to BC's Pet Custody Laws & The Violence Link
Course • 1 lessonA recording from the 2023 Canadian Violence Link Conference highlighting the Groundbreaking Changes to BC's Pet Custody Laws & The Violence Link.
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View all Categories, Allied Professionals and One Health/One Welfare, Community Programs and Services, The Violence Link
The Violence Link in Practice
Course • 1 lessonThis module offers the recording of the presentation of the report on "The Violence Link in Practice".
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View all Categories, Community Programs and Services, The Violence Link
Webinar Series: The Violence Link
Course • 8 lessonsResearch shows that violence toward people (interpersonal violence) and violence toward animals (animal cruelty) are part of a larger pattern of violent crimes that co-exist, and is commonly known as the Violence Link
Free
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View all Categories, Community Programs and Services, The Violence Link, ACT To Keep Families Safe
Awareness, Engagement & Confidentiality
Course • 30 lessonsThis 30 minute module discusses the need for awareness and engagement to support survivors of GBV with animals, as well as consider confidentiality when building programs to support survivors of GBV with animals.
Free
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View all Categories, Community Programs and Services, Gender-Based Violence Sheltering Practice, The Violence Link
Community of Practice: Supporting Indigenous Communities and Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
Course • 4 lessonsThese recordings are to provide access to the guest speaker presentations from the Fall ACT To Keep Families Safe Community of Practice which focused on supporting Indigenous communities and survivors of gender-based violence.
Free