Social Work in Preventing Radicalization to Violence: Core Approaches and the Canada Centre’s Role

Topic(s):

Professional Practice

Violence

Webinar event date:

Feb 18, 2026 2:00 pm EST

Webinar link

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Webinar Presenters:

David Yuzva Clement, PhD

David Yuzva Clement, PhD, is a Research Advisor with the Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence and an Adjunct Research Professor at the School of Social Work, Carleton University.

Brett Kubicek, PhD

Brett Kubicek, PhD, is the Chief Advisor, Research and Strategy, of the Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence.

Description

This webinar introduces social work principles and their relevance to preventing radicalization to violence. Participants will learn practical, evidence‑informed social work approaches for engaging individuals who may be at risk of radicalization to violence or involved in violent extremism. The session also highlights the role of the Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence (housed in Public Safety Canada) and the resources it offers to practitioners.

By the end of this webinar, participants will:

Have an increased understanding of core social work principles and their relevance to preventing radicalization to violence
Identify at least three practical, evidence‑informed social work approaches for working with individuals at-risk of radicalization to violence or involved in violent extremism.