Against a backdrop of increasing social polarization, hate crimes and incidents in Quebec and around the world, the Research and Action on Social Polarization (RAPS) team seeks to understand the social, political and psychological dynamics that fuel these polarizations and to support the development of effective prevention and intervention programs. Since 2016, the team has put forward transdisciplinary work supported by critical and ethical reflection and a solid articulation between practitioners and researchers from complementary backgrounds and disciplines.
The METISS team (Migration et ethnicité dans les interventions en santé et en services sociaux) was a partner of SHERPA UI from its inception until 2020. This team focused on issues specific to the immigration process in relation to health and social services.