Elizabeth Saewyc

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The treatment of gender-diverse youth in some Canadian schools has become a contentious issue. (Alex Van der Marel/Health and Well-being Report)

B.C. election: Debate over the rights of gender‑diverse youth continues as their school safety declines

Elizabeth Saewyc, University of British Columbia and Annie Smith, University of British Columbia

The treatment of gender-diverse youth in Canadian schools and discussions around gender-diverse frameworks are a prominent and contentious issue in the run-up to the upcoming B.C. election.
March 31 marks International Transgender Day of Visibility. (AP Photo/Stephen Groves)

Most trans and non‑binary youth are supported and healthy despite stigma and discrimination

Elizabeth Saewyc, University of British Columbia; Ace Chan, University of British Columbia, and Ashley B. Taylor, University of British Columbia

We need to commit to creating safe and inclusive environments for trans and non-binary youth, because when they have those supportive environments, they thrive.
Physical violence in dating relationships has decreased over the past decade among youth, but boys are still reporting higher rates of dating violence, according to a recent study. (Shutterstock)

More boys hurt by dating violence than girls

Dr. Catherine Shaffer, Simon Fraser University and Elizabeth Saewyc, University of British Columbia

Surprisingly, a study of more than 35,000 Canadian adolescents shows that boys report higher rates of dating victimization than girls.

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