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Video Learning

FamiliesLearn at your leisure. Explore current issues in family support and advocacy.

Looking for professional development, but can't spare time away from work or afford the travel costs? With our online videos you can watch presentations by experts in family support programming, without the expense and inconvenience of attending face-to-face training.


Youth Suicide Prevention

Feature Documentary: Left 2 Live

An emotionally powerful video exploration of the grieving and healing process in teens and young adults.  Follow the personal journeys of five BC teens who have experienced tragic loss through suicide, as they bravely, candidly, and sometimes humourously share their stories. >> Learn more

Family Policy

Communities for Children

Joanne Schroeder of the Human Early Learning Partnership examines the evidence and implications of rising levels of childhood vulnerability in the province of British Columbia. She discusses the important roles we can all play to make change happen -- for children, for families, and for communities. >> Watch the video

Father Involvement

All Dads Matter

Dr. David Long examines our societal attitudes to fathers, the everyday reality of fathers' lives, and the opportunities and challenges of providing "father friendly" services and programs in community settings. >> Watch the video

Keeping Kids Safe

Dr. Mariana Brussoni discusses findings from ongoing research on fathers' attitudes to childhood injury prevention being conducted at the BC Injury and Prevention Unit. What is a father's role in keeping children safe? >> Watch the video

Inclusion of Fathers in Social Services

Christopher Walmsley presents the findings of recent  research on fathers participation in social services, along with innovative practical strategies for promoting fathers' inclusion fathers in social services. >> Watch the video

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