Building safer communities through education, prevention and advocacy.
METRAC works with individuals, communities and institutions to end violence against women and youth by advancing safety, justice and equity through education, prevention and innovative programs.
Creating safer futures for everyone.
METRAC partners with individuals, communities and institutions to challenge harmful attitudes, influence policy and create lasting social change. Through education, prevention and advocacy, we develop innovative programs that help build safer, more equitable communities.
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METRAC’s Online Courses are designed for youth, community members, frontline workers, service providers, educators, and community organizations seeking practical knowledge and tools to strengthen safety and well-being. Courses cover community safety, cyber violence prevention and intervention, access to justice, and youth safety and development, helping learners recognize risks, prevent harm, and build safer, more inclusive communities.
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What we do
Education
Providing practical learning opportunities that empower individuals and communities to recognize, prevent and respond to violence.
Prevention
Developing programs that address the root causes of violence before it happens.
Advocacy
Working with institutions and decision-makers to improve policies, systems and access to justice.
Why Our Work Matters
Violence remains a reality for far too many people.
23%
of women in North America experience physical or sexual violence during their lifetime.
1 in 2
Canadian women has experienced physical or sexual violence since age 16.
10%
of sexual assaults are reported to police
Young women
experience the highest rates of gender-based violence and criminal harassment.
Why Women & Youth
Women
Women remain disproportionately affected by intimate partner violence, family violence, sexual assault, harassment and stalking. These forms of violence are often rooted in unequal power dynamics and gender-based discrimination.
Youth
Young people are particularly vulnerable to violence, with young women experiencing the highest rates of gender-based violence. Many children and youth are also exposed to violence within their homes, creating lasting impacts.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
While our work focuses on women and youth, we recognize that violence affects people of all genders. We are committed to creating inclusive programs that acknowledge the experiences of transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse people, while challenging harmful gender stereotypes that contribute to violence.