DM8.8
Appraise the role of “support” in making healthy decisions related to family roles and responsibilities, non-curable infections/diseases, violence and abuse, body image, sustainability, and sexual health.
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Review the kinds of support that one may need when making healthy decisions.

(b)

Critique the various kinds of support.

(c)

Discuss ways to determine when support is needed.

(d)

Distinguish between wanting and needing support.

(e)

Examine the implications or consequences of support strategies.

(f)

Recognize the kinds of support that may be needed at various stages/steps when making decisions.

(g)

Describe the influencing factors on providing and receiving support.

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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 : Bullying
Price : $43.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R054407
There's More to Poverty Than Meets the Eye: Building Engaged Citizens for Poverty Reduction and Community Well-Being
The goals of this resource are to support and enrich curriculum areas related to social compassion and responsibility, interdependence, justice, human dignity and equitable distribution of power and wealth. This resource will help students: develop a sense of identity and their roles within their communities; begin to understand the root causes of poverty; begin to understand the relationship between poverty and health; be able to discuss poverty in relation to the other social determinants of health; develop self-esteem and confidence by becoming active participants in an interdependent world; develop respect for the rights, needs and dignity of others; foster cooperation and work collectively toward a common goal and develop problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
R070496
Five Life Strategies for Successful Teens
Through interviews with young people who have succeeded in their careers despite numerous obstacles, this uplifting program encourages students to identify their dreams and goals and then develop an action plan so that they can realize them. The strategies suggested to assist students include: set goals, be disciplined, communicate, get organized and take positive risks. Two teen hosts elaborate on and demonstrate each of the five strategies.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $189.00
Record posted/updated: February 15, 2022
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 : Bullying Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : $20.00
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.
Media and Formats : Website
Topic : Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : Free
free
Record posted/updated: June 15, 2022
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 : Bullying Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : $20.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
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?.
Media and Formats : Website
Topic : Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : Free
free
Record posted/updated: September 15, 2021
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