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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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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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