Child and youth injury indicator reports released

June 17, 2010

CYHRNet is pleased to announce the release of three child and youth injury indicators reports stemming from network-supported research by CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Ian Pike.

Special CYHRNet newsletter features videos, reports and training modules

May 25, 2010

CYHRNet has just released a Special Update on Network Activities featuring exciting new resources including workshop videos, reports and training modules.

Video and other resources from March 19 self-injury in youth workshop available online

May 14, 2010

Video and other resources from CYHRNet's March 19 event in Vancouver "Assessing, Triaging and Managing Youth who Self-Injure: A Workshop for Mental Health Clinicians" are now available online.

New Research to Practice Network article examines First Nations over-representation in child welfare

April 30, 2010

CYHRNet Seed Grant Recipient Dr. Grant Charles has co-authored an article for the Research to Practice Network on Aboriginal over-representation in child welfare services. The paper looks at structural issues underlying family dysfunction in First Nation communities, inappropriate responses by traditional child welfare approaches and ideas to address the issues.

Video and other resources from March 26 Using Our WITS workshop available online

April 30, 2010

Video and other resources from CYHRNet's March 26 event "Using Our WITS: A Workshop on the Prevention of Peer Victimization among Elementary School Children" are now available online.

Video and other resources from March 12 Participatory Photo Mapping workshop available online

April 30, 2010

Video and other resources from CYHRNet's March 12 event "Engage, Identify, Examine: A Workshop on Participatory Photo Mapping" are now available online.

Video of Aboriginal Youth perspectives on using science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge to benefit BC Coastal Communities now available online

April 6, 2010

CYHRNet is pleased to present Conversations with Vancouver Island Youth, a short video capturing Aboriginal Youth perspectives on how science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge can help address health challenges among Aboriginal Peoples in BC's Coastal Communities.

CYHRNet Legacy Resources coming soon

April 6, 2010

In 2010, CYHRNet worked to create a number of legacy resources from projects and initiatives it has supported over the years. The results were phenomenal; many resources, including research reports, workshop videos and online training modules, have been produced and are now in the process of being made available online.

Video and other resources from March 5 infant sleep workshop available online

March 30, 2010

Video and other resources from CYHRNet's sold-out March 5 event "Treating Infant Behavioural Sleep Problems as a Public Health Issue: A Workshop by Infant Sleep Expert Dr. Wendy Hall" are now available online.

Video of CYHRNet Co-Leader's talk on fostering resilience among vulnerable youth available online

March 23, 2010

CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc gave a talk on fostering resilience among vulnerable populations of youth as part of the Child and Family Research Institute's Research Week. Video of her presentation is now available online.

Targeted prevention strategies needed to reduce injury burden among young Canadians: new study by CYHRNet Co-Leader

March 17, 2010

A new study by CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater suggests targeted prevention strategies for sports-related, falls-related and recreation-related injuries are required to reduce the human and economic burden of injury to Canadians aged 12-24 years.

Parental awarness is key to fighting cyberbullying, CYHRNet Co-Leader says

March 15, 2010

Online harassment is on the rise and it's just as serious as threats made at school. CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater, who has augmented her WITS anti-bullying program to contain cyberbullying informational materials, says parents need to be aware of the cyberbullying issue.

Resources from Healthy Youth Today, Healthy World Tomorrow conference available online

March 10, 2010

Resources from the CYHRNet co-sponsored Healthy Youth Today, Healthy World Tomorrow conference, including videos of presentations and interview with presenters, are now available online.

Listen to interviews with CYHRNet Co-Leader on WITS anti-bullying program

March 4, 2010

Two new interviews with CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater on bullying and the WITS programs to prevent peer victimization are now available online.

CYHRNet Co-Leader's anti-bullying program reaches out to rural and remote communities

Feb. 24, 2010

The WITS anti-bullying program, developed by CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater, has demonstrated its value in reducing peer victimization and bullying in Greater Victoria schools. Now, with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada, the program will be extended to rural and remote BC elementary schools.