Research & Evaluation

Since its beginnings over twenty years ago, the WITS programs have become recognized as one of Canada’s leading peer victimization prevention programs. Here is a sampling of various research evaluations that showcase the effectiveness of our program in school communities.

Safer Schools

Published in January, 2021, the final report of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board followed a lengthy review of peer victimization in area schools includes WITS Programs in its recommendations.

(Safe Schools: Bullying Prevention & Intervention Review Panel. Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, “Building Healthy Relationships and an Inclusive, Caring Learning Environment.
https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Safe-Schools-Report-Summary-2021-.pdf).

5-Star Resource

WITS gets 5 stars on the University of British Columbia’s Social & Emotional Learning Resource Finder website

(See the WITS listing on selresources.com)

Primary school kids standing in the classroom behind their female teacher who is sitting and reading a book to them, front view

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