MediaSmarts has been developing digital and media literacy programs and resources for Canadian homes, schools and communities since 1996. Through our work we support adults with information and tools so they can help children and teens develop the critical thinking skills they need for interacting with the media they love.
The Sexual Violence Prevention Toolkit created by the TriCounty Women’s Centre is a compendium of resources including movie and video recommendations, activities, workshops, websites, and community resources. A kit is available to borrow through Second Story Women’s Centre, including films on DVD: Sext Up Kids (CBC Doc Zone), Sexy Inc. (nfb.ca), Shredded (nfb.ca), The Colour of Beauty (nfb.ca), Dreamworlds, Miss Representation, and Generation.
Positive Action is an educational program featuring a series of scripted lessons for Pre-K through grade 12. Lessons teach and reinforce the intuitive philosophy that you feel good about yourself when you do positive actions. The program teaches actions for the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional areas of the self.
The Antigonish Women's Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Services Association has an excellent Healthy Relationships for Youth Curriculum for Grade 9. Developed by Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre and highly evaluated by the Canadian Women’s Foundation (funder), it is co-taught by Grade 10, 11, and 12 students. Second Story Women’s Centre has been delivering the HRY program in Lunenburg and Queens county schools. To learn more, contact them directly.
The RespectED Program from the Canadian Red Cross teaches kids and adults how healthy relationships look and feel, as well as violence/abuse prevention. For the complete curriculum, go to their website or contact SchoolsPlus.
Expect Respect: A School-Based Program for Preventing Teen Dating Violence and Promoting Safe and Healthy Relationships by Barbara Ball and Barri Rosenbluth (2008)
Forest Heights Schools is currently using the Voices Program, purchased by Schools Plus, about self discovery and empowerment for girls.
The Healthy Sexuality Resource (Grade 7) from the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness includes information about sexual violence and how to recognize power imbalances in relationships.
