This three-year initiative prevents dating violence among sexually- and gender-diverse youth ages 18–29 through a multilevel, community-driven approach. Recognizing that 2S/LGBTQIA+ youth face unique risks and barriers — including homophobia, transphobia, and a lack of safe, affirming spaces — this project brings together youth, community organizations, and allied professionals to address youth dating violence (YDV) holistically and collaboratively
By integrating proven interventions, supporting local leadership, and rigorously evaluating each step, the project aspires to not only equip 2S/LGBTQIA+ youth with the knowledge and skills for healthier relationships, but also to build a foundation of evidence-based practices that can be applied across Canada.
This project is being implemented from 2025–2028 by CBRC with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and in partnership with the Halifax Sexual Health Centre (Nova Scotia), HIM (interior BC), Les 3 sex* (Montreal), Sexuality Education Resource Centre (Brandon, Manitoba) and Wisdom to Action. The project is also guided by a Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and a Partner Advisory Committee (PAC), each made up of members from across the country.
Created resources
As part of this project, 2S/LGBTQIA+ youth and artists created for their communities about healthy 2S/LGBTQIA+ relationships and preventing youth dating violence. Check out the zines and workshop below created by and for 2S/LGBTQIA+ youth with the support of Do You Mind? partner organizations.
Halifax Sexual Health Centre
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Queer Love as Revolution is a zine that celebrates the contemporary experience of dating for 2S/LGBTQIA+ youth, while simultaneously being a resource for young people about building healthy relationships and how to safely exit unhealthy or abusive relationships. The zine was developed by 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Halifax, Nova Scotia. |
Les 3 sex*
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Created for young queers by young queers in Montreal, Quebec, the Do You Mind? Community Zine aims to spark conversations about relationship violence in the context of queer intimate relationships in order to better understand, prevent, and respond to it collectively. This resource is intended for survivors of violence, perpetrators, witnesses, peer supporters, and mediators, as well as various community groups, with the goal of improving their understanding of the experiences of young queer people in situations of violence. Download the zine. (PDF, 31 MB) |
Sexuality Education Resource Centre
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FLAGS is a zine focused on 2S/LGBTQIA+ relationships, reducing violence, and supporting ourselves and our communities. FLAGS was developed by rural youth in Brandon, Manitoba for 2S/LGBTQIA+ folks living in rural, remote, or Northern areas. The zine includes a QR code linking to a webpage with additional resources and a printable version of the zine. |
Health Initiative for Men
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This Radical Queer Relationships workshop was developed for queer youth, by queer youth in Kelowna, British Columbia. The workshop aims to:
Download the workshop (coming soon). |