Key Outcomes

Explore evidence-informed strategies for engaging men and boys as allies in preventing gender-based violence

Dive into the Promising Practices Framework, and explore how you can apply the content in Humane Canada's Online Learning and Resource Centre to your community programs.

Learn strategies for teaching violence prevention and providing engaging educational experiences.

Gain insider knowledge and practical tips to enhance your impact in violence prevention.

Meet the speakers

Dr. Alexandra Zidenberg

Assistant Professor, School of Criminology University of Montreal

Tabitha Tucker

Director, Community Engagement and Development, Moose Hide Campaign

Mike Farley

Teacher, University of Toronto Schools

Presentation Schedule:

10:15 a.m. ET: Promising Practices: Learning from 2.5 years of humane education programming

12:00 p.m. ET: Calling men and boys in, not out

1:30 p.m. ET: Bringing humane education into all classrooms

2:30 p.m. ET: Examining animal harms and online radicalization in youth

Meet the speakers

Garett Grittner

Coordinator, Promising Practices, Humane Canada

Kerri Thomson

Manager, Justice and Legislative Affairs, Humane Canada 

Claire Dulude

Coordinator, Programs and Events, Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward

Reserve your complimentary spot now

Unlock this unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and network with like-minded professionals and advocates working to prevent gender-based violence. 

All sessions will be recorded except for networking breakout groups.

FEATURED PRESENTATIONS:

You will receive the full schedule upon registration. This one-day virtual event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time with breaks in between.

Bringing humane education into all classrooms

Learn how to transform school culture through humane education that celebrates and protects animals.

Examining online radicalization in youth

Explore why and how young people are targeted for online radicalization.

Calling men and boys in, not out

See how an Indigenous-based organization calls men and boys into ceremony‑rooted action to help end violence.

Be a catalyst in violence prevention in your community

Join us on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to strengthen capacity, collaboration, and impact across humane education, violence prevention, and community-based organizations.

Register even if you can't attend all sessions live. Presentations will be recorded, except for networking breakout rooms.

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Thank you to our event funder

Humane Canada acknowledges the financial support of Women and Gender Equality Canada for this virtual event.