Targeted Violence Across the Prairies
A comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of targeted violence, extremism, and hate across Alberta, Saskatchewan, & Manitoba between January 2019 and February 2025.
Qollateral: The Impact of QAnon on Loved Ones and the Potential for P/CVE Programs to Help
In a new article published in the Journal for Deradicalization, researchers explored the impact of QAnon on loved ones. The findings indicate that younger, immediate family members experience the greatest negative mental health impacts.
Living with Conspiracies: Advice for Loved Ones & Practitioners
Authors: Michèle St-Amant, Lillian Rubel – Organization for the Prevention of Violence Publication Date: June 2026 This Guide provides practical advice for those managing the challenges of having a loved one who believes in conspiracy theories. It is intended for family members and friends whose loved one’s conspiratorial thinking is placing strain on their mental…
Hate, Extremism, & Terrorism in Alberta, Canada, & Beyond
This report summarizes the scale and threat of hate, extremism, and terrorism within Alberta and Canada from 2019–2022.
COVID-19 and Terrorism in the West: Has Radicalization Really Gone Viral?
Authors: Michael King & Sam Mullins Publication Date: March 4, 2021 In this article published in Just Security, OPV’s Research Director collaborated with Sam Mullins to examine the claim that radicalization has increased since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and offer a contrarian view. Read the Article