Violence and Bullying Prevention in Schools Week: promoting safe schools at the EMSB
By Wendy Singer Montreal, April 9, 2026- The second annual Violence and Bullying Prevention in Schools Week took place from March 23 to 27. An initiative of the Quebec Ministry of Education, the week aims to foster safe, respectful, and inclusive school environments while raising awareness among students, staff, and parents about preventing bullying and cyberbullying. Under the direction of Assistant Director of Student Services Gail Callender, the EMSB’s School Climate team of Victoria Della Cioppa, Louis Kolovos, and Rekeem Sutton, organized a series of impactful events over the week that engaged participants at every level. On Tuesday, March 24, the EMSB Student Services department welcomed Dr. Dewey Cornell, who led a specialized training session on Comprehensive Behaviour Threat Assessment to approximately 60 staff members from 10 pilot schools. This evidence-based approach supports school teams in assessing and responding to student threats in a balanced and though...