VPIP - Partnering in Practice
Established in 2020, the Partnering in Practice (vPiP) network brings together experts from top organizations who supporting individuals affected by violent extremism and helping them avoid further harm.
What is the VPiP Network?
The VPiP network is a community of practice grounded in values of dignity, reciprocity, and respect for diverse knowledge systems. It is also a vibrant meeting space and collaborative community where members support one another, share experiences, work together on case analyses, and build strong partnerships to develop collective, context-sensitive approaches to prevention.
A Community of Practice Explained
Definition : A community of practice consist of a “group of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.” (Wenger-Trayner, 2015)
Communities of practice strengthen learning by creating spaces where practitioners can exchange experiences, reflect on real-world challenges, and develop practical knowledge together. Through ongoing interaction, they support continuous improvement, peer learning, and the application of knowledge in context.
Tertiary prevention refers to interventions with individuals who have already been involved in or affected by violent extremism, aimed at preventing further harm, reducing risk, and supporting safe reintegration into their communities.
Work in the tertiary prevention space is complex, sensitive, and often isolating. At CPN-PREV,we recognize these challenges as practitioners navigate shifting contexts, limited resources, and diverse local realities. Communities of practice offer a structured approach to reduce isolation, facilitate knowledge sharing, and co-createresponses that are ethical and grounded in collective care.
Strengthening practice through collaboration
Through regular monthly meetings, exchanges and collaborative activities, vPiP enables members from the main organizations to co-develop and adapt practices to their own contexts. This approach fosters relationships oftrust, mutual accountability, and ongoing learning to improve practice and deepen impact.
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VPiP is designed to enhance service delivery in Canada’s Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) sector by focusing on the following areas
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Unique Online-Space
Establish a unique online space - currently non-existent in Canada - where practitioners can share knowledge and best practices on violent extremism, both live and on-demand
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Nationwide Support
Offer nationwide support to PVE practitioners, bridging gaps in services across cities and provinces
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Tailored Interventions
Improve consistency in risk assessment and case management, enabling more effective, tailored interventions.
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Real-time data
Provide data on collaboration outcomes within Canada’s multiagency and multidisciplinary PVE teams