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Youth who are targeted by violence and discrimination are faced with distinct health inequities. Our focus is to identify resilience factors in spite of this stigma.

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“Students feel safer here, and more included:” Evaluation of SOGI 123 in BC

A new mixed-methods evaluation examines whether SOGI 123 delivers on its promise to create safer, more inclusive schools for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in BC.

The Well-Being Gap: Highlighting challenges and supports for gender-diverse youth health in BC, 2018-2023

New data from 2018–2023 reveals ongoing health challenges for gender diverse youth in BC — and highlights what supports make a difference.

The health and wellbeing of Indigenous adolescents: a global collective for an equitable and sustainable future

A new international collective brings together researchers and communities to advance equitable health outcomes for Indigenous adolescents worldwide.

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Recruiting for research: SARAVYC is currently running two Health Canada-funded youth sexual health workshops — one for 2SLGBTQ+ youth (ages 14–25) and one for newcomer parents and caregivers. Learn more and find out how to participate →

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Monthly series

Lunch with SARAVYC

Every third Thursday of the month | 12:30 p.m. PT | Free and virtual

Lunch with SARAVYC is a free, 30-minute monthly webinar series hosted by SARAVYC at UBC School of Nursing. Each session features a researcher presenting current findings on youth health, stigma, and resilience in plain language. Open to community members, health professionals, educators, and practitioners across sectors.

Research

Since 2006, we have been conducting rigorous research on stigma, resilience, discrimination, and trauma affecting marginalized youth. Explore our current and completed projects.

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Publications

Browse our journals, reports, infographics, and education materials. Over 20 years of evidence on youth health, stigma, and resilience, freely available for researchers and communities.

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Resources

Free, evidence-based tools for educators, service providers, families, and youth available in English and French.

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Evaluation of SOGI 123 in BC

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