Bullying
The Canadian Initiative for the Prevention of Bullying
The mission of the Canadian Initiative for the Prevention of Bullying (CIPB) is to develop a national strategy to reduce bullying and victimization among children and adolescents throughout Canada.
Headed by Drs. Debra Pepler, Wendy Craig, Shelley Hymel and Michel Boivin, the CIPB first three years is funded by the Government of Canada’s National Crime Prevention Strategy. The CIPB team combines the expertise of researchers and practitioners in the field of child development at York University, The Hospital for Sick Children, Queen’s University, the University of British Columbia, and Laval University.
A youth coordinator facilitates participation by youth, a foundation of the CIPB. Through its partnerships and outreach, the CIPB collaborates broadly with national organizations, community groups, governments, and individuals that work with children and youth. Recognizing that bullying is a relationship problem, the CIPB framework comprises four integrated pillars to promote safe, healthy relationships for all Canadian children and youth: Education, Assessment, Intervention, and Policy.
The CIPB is committed to knowledge transfer for education and training, assessment and evaluation, intervention strategies, and policy development.
For more information, please contact Dr. Debra Pepler 416-813-7654 x7267