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  • Evaluation of SOGI 123 in BC

    Our latest research examines how SOGI 123 has affected school climate and inclusion for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in BC schools. Read More

  • Taking Pride educational modules

    Free, evidence-based resources to help 2SLGBTQ+ youth explore identity, build relationships, and foster community. Available in English and French for educators, service providers, and youth workers. Read More

  • Join our sexual health workshops

    Two free workshops open now — for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and for newcomer parents and caregivers. Funded by Health Canada. Read More

SARAVYC produces rigorous, evidence-based research on youth health, stigma, and resilience. Our work identifies what helps young people thrive: the protective factors, relationships, and conditions backed by data.

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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.

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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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SARAVYC is an international, multi-disciplinary, award-winning team that studies how resilience, stigma, discrimination, violence, and trauma affect young people’s health.
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Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Centre
Vancouver Campus
5955 University Blvd
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z1
Tel 604 822 7498
Website www.saravyc.ubc.ca
Email SARAVYC@nursing.ubc.ca
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