Health Education 8
USC8.4
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of violence (including but not limited to emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, and neglect) on the well-being of and the supports needed for self, family, and community.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Locate and evaluate, according to student-generated criteria, both sources of and information about violence and abuse in families and communities. |
| (b) |
Discuss common definitions of “abuse” and “violence” and develop informed personal definitions of both. |
| (c) |
Assess the impact of physical, emotional, spiritual, and sexual abuse on families and communities. |
| (d) |
Determine that age does not protect one from abuse (e.g., parental, spousal, child, elder abuse). |
| (e) |
Discuss the factors that are known to contribute to abuse (e.g., stress, exposure to violence, addictions, mental health issues, poverty). |
| (f) |
Discuss the “cycle of abuse”. |
| (g) |
Demonstrate ways to support those who may be experiencing abuse or living with an abusive family member. |
| (h) |
Examine why victims of abuse sometimes keep the abuse a secret, and analyze the impact that these “secrets” have on self, family, and community. |
| (i) |
Determine that a victim of violence/abuse is never at fault or to blame for the abuse. |
| (j) |
Examine threats to personal safety and well-being at home, school, or in the community. |
| (k) |
Research sources of support for and ways of protecting oneself and others from abuse. |
| (l) |
Examine historical factors that may contribute to the disharmony within individuals, families, and communities. |
| (m) |
Investigate sources of help for young people who behave in violent ways. |
| (n) |
Investigate sources of help for an abused child, an abused peer, an abused parent/spouse, an abused grandparent/elder, or a family who has a mixture of violent behaviours. |
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R001938
How Long Does It Hurt?: A Guide to Recovering From Incest and Sexual Abuse for Teenagers, Their Friends, and Their Families(Rev. ed.)
This resource is intended for teachers and counsellors to increase their understanding of strategies to help teenagers, friends and families recover from incest and sexual abuse.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R048683
Human Sexuality(1st Canadian ed.)
This resource offers a holistic view of sexuality. It fosters physical, spiritual, mental and emotional health by suggesting strategies for students to build skills in the areas of decision making, goal setting, communication and relationship building. The information is based on Canadian research and statistics that could assist adolescents in making informed decisions regarding sexual health. The book provides numerous engaging student learning activities. Many attractive photographs, charts and graphs enhance the text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$44.66
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070965
Bullying. A Handbook for Educators and Parents
Based on research conducted in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, this professional resource from the Handbooks for Parents and Educators Series explores bullying within public schools. It provides insight into the short- and long-term effects that bullying can have on students, their families and teachers. Focusing on sexual bullying, homophobic bullying and bullying of students with disabilities, it offers insights on the social dynamics of the classroom, the hallways and the playground. Bullying: A Handbook for Educators and Parents provides guidance for teachers and parents/caregivers who are working together to prevent bullying in schools. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Price :
$43.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R053432
The Fall and Rise of Theo Fleury
This is the story of Theo Fleury, who, against all odds, established himself as a major star in the National Hockey League. In his rookie year, he helped the Calgary Flames win the Stanley Cup and went on to rack up Hall of Fame stats. But, through it all, he was as troubled as he was talented and tough.
This Fifth Estate episode relates Fleury's remarkable story, the staggering fall from grace that cost him millions of dollars, his family and almost, his life. Fleury talks about how he struggled back from the brink of despair to become clean and sober and ready to help others. He candidly discusses the dark issues that haunted him during the glory years, including the sexual abuse he experienced as a teenager at the hand of the now notorious junior hockey coach, Graham James. Behind Fleury's public bravado was a man struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs and sex. His candid and unsentimental recounting of those years and, finally, his vanquishing of his demons, will be an inspiration to many - a cautionary tale for others.
This video opens a dialogue for youth to be aware of these issues and to not feel as alone.
This Fifth Estate episode relates Fleury's remarkable story, the staggering fall from grace that cost him millions of dollars, his family and almost, his life. Fleury talks about how he struggled back from the brink of despair to become clean and sober and ready to help others. He candidly discusses the dark issues that haunted him during the glory years, including the sexual abuse he experienced as a teenager at the hand of the now notorious junior hockey coach, Graham James. Behind Fleury's public bravado was a man struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs and sex. His candid and unsentimental recounting of those years and, finally, his vanquishing of his demons, will be an inspiration to many - a cautionary tale for others.
This video opens a dialogue for youth to be aware of these issues and to not feel as alone.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R050446
Think Before You Click: Playing It Safe Online
While the Internet is a place of promise and progress, it is also a place of peril for young teens. Chat rooms, email, sites such as MySpace, and instant messaging allow teens to keep in touch with friends, but also offer the potential for youngsters to be abused in ways they have not considered. Using real teens in a peer-to-peer format, this video helps teens navigate problems and learn important rules and strategies to keep them safe while surfing the net. Program explores online bullying and rumour spreading, identity theft, blogging and the real threat of sexual predators. Viewers learn to think before they click in order to avoid embarrassing themselves or hurting others, while keeping themselves and others safe. Students will conclude that while the Internet is fun and exciting, it is always important to be smart about what they say and whom they befriend online.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$189.00
Record posted/updated:
July 1, 2020
R015647
Kids in the Know K-9 Program Kit(3rd ed.)
This resource provides materials to teach and reinforce safety skills for students from Kindergarten through Grade 9. Lesson materials deal equally with personal safety and sexual exploitation. The program contains an individual teacher's guide with lessons and activities for each grade plus 5 storybooks, 3 puppets and 2 plush dolls. Materials may also be purchased by individual grade.
Media and Formats :
Kit
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$260.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R044433
Beyond the Hurt: Peer Harassment and Bullying Prevention for Adults Who Work With Youth(3rd ed.)
This current, highly informative publication provides a detailed look at peer harassment and bullying prevention. The book clearly defines various types of bullying including verbal, physical, relational, cyber and sexual. It also explores abuse of power and criminal harassment. Readers learn about the rights and responsibilities of self and others and about intervention and prevention issues, including law and policies. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography of related resources.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$20.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054849
Before You Hook Up: Dating Rights and Responsibilities
With input from teens and a teen counsellor, this program highlights the essentials of a healthy relationship. Teens learn the essentials of a healthy partnership including trust, communication, respect and conflict resolution. Teens and experts emphasize the rights every young person has in a relationship. These include: the right to disagree, the right to one's own life and the right to be treated with respect. This video delivers a strong message against dating abuse and violence. Viewers are informed of the signs of abuse and how to become empowered to exit an unhealthy relationship or to help a friend do the same.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$189.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R048900
Abuse. If It Happens to You
This program is designed to help young teens understand that abuse, of all types, is more common than they think and if it happens to them, they need to tell a trusted adult. It examines the different types of abuse that can occur: physical, emotional and sexual, and helps young teens understand that the victim is never at fault and did not cause or deserve the abuse. One of the biggest reasons victims don't speak out is because they think no one will believe them. This program assures young people that while this can happen in some cases, the victim must continue to speak out until someone listens and takes what they say seriously. Use this program to educate your students and help them come forward if they have been abused.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$129.95
Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2020
R014712
Cybertip.ca
This website for teachers and students explores the prevention of child exploitation and cybersafety. It includes signs of what to look for if there is a suspected problem. There are downloadable teacher and student resources.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Website
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R071001
Bullying. Take a Stand Series
These six coloured posters (45 cm by 60 cm) offer valuable information that will help students to commit to dealing appropriately with intimidation, threats, harassment, social exclusion and other forms of bullying.
Media and Formats :
Other
Topic :
Price :
\$59.95 (plain posters) / \$69.95 (laminated posters)
Record posted/updated:
November 30, 2018
R044434
Prevention in Motion: Preventing Abuse, Bullying and Harassment of Children and Youth
Tailored for adults, this resource clearly defines various types of abuse, neglect and harassment. It outlines indications of problems and their effects on children and youth. Readers will learn of the barriers and benefits to preventing violence and methods for proactively building safer relationships within schools and communities. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography of related resources.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$20.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R019212
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 8: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students explore the concept of democracy as demonstrated in Canada. Throughout the study of democracy, students reflect upon alternative decision making processes such as consensus and majority rule. Students trace the evolution of legislation from an idea to implementation. They learn how the democratic process is strengthened by citizen participation.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 15, 2023
R035291
Loveisrespect.org
This website provides toolkits for educators and information for students to help empower young people to prevent and to end abusive relationships. Topics on the website include: Dating Basics, Healthy Relationships and Is This Abuse?.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Website
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
September 15, 2021
R006139
Helping Children to Tell About Sexual Abuse: Guidance for Helpers
This book for educators and specialists is intended to create a safe space for children and teens to disclose or talk about sexual abuse. It provides thoughtful and insightful ways to start conversations.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R006918
Healthy Relationships Plus Program: A Fourth R Small Groups Program to Promote Healthy Relationships and Positive Mental Health
This resource takes a proactive, competency-based approach to healthy relationships and decision making. This program supports the building of skills, resilience and coping strategies for youth. It is designed to model appropriate use of power and respectful relationships while supporting youth empowerment.
Media and Formats :
Document
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022