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Healthy boundaries aren't about saying 'no' more often. They're about creating clarity. When expectations are clear, communication improves, trust grows and people are better able to support one another without carrying unnecessary pressure. In this webinar, we explore practical strategies for setting professional boundaries with confidence, empathy and respect, skills that strengthen both individual wellbeing and workplace culture. Watch the full recording on YouTube. https://lnkd.in/euVF4PiA

Most difficult workplace conversations don't begin with raised voices. They begin with small signals that are easy to overlook: a change in tone, growing frustration or the pressure that builds when people don't feel heard. In this webinar, we explore evidence-based approaches to de-escalation, emotional regulation and communication that help people stay grounded before situations become more difficult. Because effective de-escalation isn't about finding the perfect words. It's about recognising what's happening early enough to change the outcome. Watch the full webinar on YouTube → https://lnkd.in/eedyu7FD

Training is most effective when people leave with skills they can use immediately—not just information they'll remember later. Our work with Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) reflects that philosophy. Instead of relying on lectures alone, participants practice realistic workplace scenarios, strengthen communication and build confidence together. The goal isn't simply to prepare staff for difficult moments. It's to help them recognise early signals, support one another and respond with greater clarity under pressure. Practical learning creates lasting capability—and that's where meaningful prevention begins. Watch this behind-the-scenes look at our work with SCCLD on YouTube →

What if violence isn't only an event, but an environment? In our conversation with Dr. Mary Clyde Pierce, we explore how repeated exposure to violence shapes health, development and long-term wellbeing. Although the discussion is grounded in pediatric medicine, its message reaches far beyond healthcare. Prevention begins long before visible harm. The environments we create influence the outcomes we experience. It's a conversation that remains just as relevant today as when it was first recorded—and one worth revisiting. Watch the full video:

What does the future of libraries look like? It also looks like equipping library workers with practical tools for navigating challenging interactions. On October 1, PAVE Prevention will partner with the Pacific Library Partnership (PLP) for a one-hour introductory workshop at the 2026 Future of Libraries Conference. The session will focus on de-escalation and boundary setting, providing library workers with practical skills they can apply when navigating difficult or challenging interactions in their work. 📅 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ⏰ 𝟭𝟬:𝟰𝟱–𝟭𝟭:𝟰𝟱 𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗧 📍 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 — 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺 We’re looking forward to being part of this conversation and connecting with library professionals from across the Bay Area.

We're pleased to share that PAVE CEO Arlene Limas OLY will be presenting at the 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Libraries continue to evolve alongside the communities they serve. Supporting staff through increasingly complex public-facing work requires more than policies, it requires practical skills, shared language and a culture that values prevention. Arlene's session will explore how organizations can strengthen workplace culture before challenges escalate and how prevention can become part of everyday operations. If you'll be attending CLA this October, we'd love to connect. We look forward to learning alongside library professionals from across California. #CLA2026