The Organization for the Prevention of Violence is a community and expert-led non-government organization devoted to understanding & preventing hate-motivated violence.
If you’re worried about someone you care about, our team can support you and guide you to appropriate resources regarding hate-motivated violence and extremism.
If you want to move away from harmful beliefs, our team of mentors, counsellors and human service workers can help you make positive changes in your life.
We produce action-oriented research to improve practitioners’ understandings of hate-motivated violence.
You may experience unique and intense impacts, which can benefit from specialized support. Our team of counsellors and human service professionals are here to assist and support you with counselling, resources, advice, and advocacy. We also offer a supportive place to share your story.
We engage in research and prevention-based activities that aim to mitigate hate-motivated violence.
We work closely with community leaders, human service providers, and all levels of government in pursuit of this goal.
We are a diverse group of professionals with experience in CVE and other forms of violence and risk reduction. The OPV brings community, academic and practitioner knowledge to bear on the problem of hate-motivated violence.
Get started by reading through our publications or our resources page.
In addition to our Evolve program, the OPV regularly produces relevant, directly applicable research and hosts events to deepen your knowledge base.
Together, we work to prevent radicalization and challenge extremist world views through awareness, psycho-social interventions and an evidence-driven approach to countering violent extremism.
We will notify you about important updates, publications, and events