Resources for young people aged 14-24
Gender-based violence (GBV) isn’t just about physical harm — it can show up in all kinds of ways, like catcalling, controlling behaviour in relationships, or emotional abuse.
It’s important to know what GBV looks like, how to spot it, and where to get support if you or someone you care about is experiencing it.
Learn from real-world scenarios and test your knowledge
Would you recognize GBV if you saw it? It happens everywhere, but too often, it’s dismissed or ignored. Learn how and when to step in, then test your GBV knowledge.
Take action: Download your free workbooks
Start learning how to identify, address, and stand up against gender-based violence. This interactive set of workbooks explores healthy relationships, support systems, allyship and more.
Find answers to your questions
You are not alone. Get information and advice from young people across Canada on commonly asked questions about GBV.
Learn more about gender-based violence
What is sexual violence and consent?
What’s the difference between sexual violence and an act that’s sexual in nature? Learn the role consent plays in sexual activities, comments and more.
What do healthy relationships and safe dates look like?
Learning what healthy relationships look like helps prevent GBV in person and online. See how you can have safe dates and develop healthy relationships.
Find out more about technology-facilitated violence
It’s not just in person. Technology-facilitated violence (TFV), also called online violence or cyberviolence, is a form of GBV in which people experience violence in the digital world due to their gender, gender expression, gender identity or perceived gender.
Need help?
If you or someone you know is experiencing gender-based violence, get help now.
If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or your local law enforcement.
