4th Annual Mowafaghian Child Health Policy Visiting Speaker featuring Dr. Debra Pepler

“Can we prevent bullying?”

Learn how to prevent bullying and other forms of violence involving children at a FREE event led by noted Canadian expert Dr. Debra Pepler.

Why are relationships so important? Research by Pepler and others has shown that the quality of children’s relationships is about more than simply “feeling good.” It shapes gene expression, brain development, behaviour, and long-term health.

In her interactive presentation, Pepler will describe the five general strategies her group has identified for promoting positive relationships in order to prevent bullying. Her group — PREVNet (Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network) — has been active since 2006 with funding from the federal government.

The event, which will take place at the Wosk Centre, 580 West Hastings Street, is free but limited to the first 160 people. Pre-registration is required.

When
Wednesday May 7, 2014 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM PDT

Where
Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue
580 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, BC

Contact: Daphne Gray-Grant, The Children’s Health Policy Centre, T: 604-228-8818 E: dgraygra@sfu.ca