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Assess the social, cultural, and environmental influences on and supports for sexual health knowledge, attitudes, behaviours, and decisions.

Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Compare the perceived and actual sexual attitudes/norms in the community.
(b)

Locate and evaluate, according to student-generated criteria, both sources of and information about sexual health.
(c)

Examine influences that shape community norms about sexual health.
(d)

Compare sexual attitudes/norms of adults to those of youth in the community.
(e)

Determine the possible consequences of not knowing and questioning community attitudes/norms.
(f)

Examine how the social, cultural, and environmental influences may determine people's knowledge and access to sexual health information.
(g)

Examine and develop an understanding of influences on responsible sexual health decisions (e.g., family, culture, social, religion).
(h)

Appraise the strategies of personal commitment (see grade 7) that are required to commit to one's standards and to respond to the social, cultural, and environmental influences.
(i)

Analyze ways to support others and their dignity in decisions related to sexual health.
(j)

Analyze sexual health supports and services in the community.
(k)

Determine how access to sexual health supports and services influence personal and community sexual health.
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Resources
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.
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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
canadiancontent
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Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R053445
Sex Facts: Teens and STDs
Realistic vignettes and information from adults, including medical professionals, provide facts about sexually transmitted diseases: what they are, how they are contracted and symptoms and treatment. The program makes clear that while condoms offer protection, abstinence is the only 100% guaranteed way to be safe from sexually transmitted diseases.
Topics include: facts about sexually transmitted diseases, symptoms and treatment for common STDs, consequences of leaving STDs untreated, the truth about common myths concerning STDs and the importance of practicing safe sex.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $89.95
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R054851
How To Say No and Really Mean It
This video feature five realistic party scenarios in which teens are being pressured by peers to act in ways that they know are wrong. These vignettes include situations where teens are being asked to drink alcohol, have sex, cheat on a test, play a mean prank, and ride with a drunken driver. The program offers suggestions for teens to respond to peer pressure in a respectful, assertive manner by: 1) analyzing the situation, 2) considering the consequences, 3) looking at alternatives, 4) recognizing influences, and 5) using assertiveness skills.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Topic : Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : $189.00
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Record posted/updated: March 27, 2019
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
canadiancontent
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Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
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
free
Record posted/updated: June 15, 2022
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 :
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
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fnmicontent
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
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.
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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.
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Record posted/updated: June 15, 2022
R053615
Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity

This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD).   

Content includes:

  • Gender and Sexual Diversity
  • First Nations and Métis Ways of Knowing
  • Assumptions, Privilege and Oppression
  • Comprehensive School Community Health (CSCH)
  • CSCH Approach to Creating Inclusive Schools
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Links :
PDF Document
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: December 10, 2025