1st podcast series (In French only):

podcast about the prevention of violent extremism

Our first podcast series at CPN-PREV : let’s explore ways to prevent violent extremism! With our guests, employees of CPN-PREV, we share ideas, testimonials, and actions to build resilient communities. Join us to understand, exchange, and take action because change begins with dialogue.


Episode 5 : Mapping

Listen to Sarah Ousman talk to us about:

  • The usefulness of mapping service offerings in the field;

  • Her adventures in humanitarian work;

  • The creation of a Canadian map of prevention services;

  • The many mapping-related projects of the CPN-PREV.

To view the interactive map and the mapping reports mentioned in the episode, visit: https://cpnprev.ca/the-mapping

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Episode 4 : Capacity Development

Two guests this week! Listen to Paola Porcelli (Ph.D.) and Sabrina Paillé talk to us about:

  • The nature of the so-called capacities we aim to develop;

  • The challenges related to reinforcement;

  • The complexity behind the production of the "E-Learning";

  • The unpredictability of virtually delivered training.

To pre-register for the "E-Learning" project mentioned in this episode: ⁠⁠https://cpnprev.ca/e-learning⁠

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Episode 3 : Clinical Work

Listen to Ghayda Hassan (Ph.D.) talk about:

  • The reasons behind the origins of the Network;

  • The basics of clinical work in prevention;

  • Ways to manage the boundary between empathetic listening and exposure to hateful speech;

  • The role of social media regarding violent extremism;

  • What to do when you suspect someone close to you is slipping toward violent extremism.

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Episode 2 : Intersectionality

Listen to Zeina Ismail-Allouche (Ph.D.) talk about:

  • Her identity challenges related to colonization;

  • Her journey as a non-violent activist;

  • What defines intersectionality in relation to multisectorality;

  • Her work experiences related to child protection.

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Episode 1 : Scientific Research

Listen to Sébastien Brouillette-Alarie (Ph.D.) discuss:

  • His professional journey and motivations for working in the field

  • The professions encompassed by the term "practitioners"

  • The evolution of prevention over the past few decades

  • The relationship between research and practice

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