Bullying and healthy relationships resources

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Canadian Public Health Association —

M.O.V.E is a series of youth-directed workshops that use art, improvisational theatre, sports, music, and group work to deal with themes of violence prevention. Participants will have the opportunity to develop skills in critical thinking, communication, and peer mediation. Using a variety of engaging techniques, the program stresses rights and responsibilities, assertiveness training, and community relations.

Canadian Red Cross —

This course promotes safe and healthy environments for children and youth, free of bullying and harassment. For adults who work with or care for children and youth, this course will increase your understanding of the dynamics of bullying and harassment and will equip you with tools to effectively prevent and respond to incidents in your school or organization. This course is offered for a fee.Ìý

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Peer mediation programsÌýequip children with the skills and confidence to resolve conflicts between youth of the same age or younger. These programs have been shown to have a generally positive effect on school climate.Ìý

Common sense education –

Digital citizenship curriculum offers content for lesson planning on topics such as media balance and well-being, privacy and security, digital footprint and identity, cyberbullying, digital drama and hate speech. Content is provided in forms of lesson slides, videos, customized resources, and bilingual materials. Browse lessons by grade and topic on this webpage.

Media SmartsÌý—Ìý

Media Smarts outlines strategies to combat cyberbullying among youth, including resources for both and to help address cyberbullying.ÌýÌý

PREVNet is a national research and knowledge mobilization hub that partners with researchers and organizations focused on fostering healthy relationships among children and youth. Examples of the resources featured in this hub are for educators, classroom activities, Ìýfor teens, and . Share resources in this hub with students, parents, and incorporate them into your curriculum.

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AlbertaÌý

Government of Alberta –

Bullying prevention resources include but are not limited to training materials, fact sheets, tip sheets, and a bullying helpline card. Some of these resources are available in eleven languages. Examples of the topics covered are bullying prevention in sports, cyberbullying, homophobic and transphobic bullying prevention, indigenous bullying prevention, and cultural diversity bullying prevention. In addition, a including online chat and 24/7 reporting helplines are featured on the website.Ìý


Ontario

School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) –

Healthy relationship skills is an online guide that aims to help students understand and appreciate diverse perspectives and identities, empathize with others, and resolve conflicts respectfully. This guide outlines six different skills with each including multiple practices and activities that can be facilitated by educators in a classroom setting. Simple instructions, time needed, target grade level, and supplementary resources are provided for each practice.

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Prince Edward IslandÌý

Community Legal Information PEI –

Community Legal Information PEI provides resources regarding sexting and cyberbullying to increase knowledge about the legal ramifications of sexualized cyberviolence for victims, bystanders, and perpetrators. This webpageÌýshares videos for youth and parents/caregivers on topics such as Girl Talk and Privacy. In addition, the shares information about consent, sexting, the potential harms of sexting and cyberviolence and important legal information.

Health PEI –

The Coping and Support Training (CAST) program is an evidence-based group skills program that helps at-risk youth with substance misuse (drinking or using drugs), mental well-being, and school performance. This program has been proven to have a positive and lasting impact on youth and how they cope with stressors. This program is offered to youth aged 13 to 18 and can be hosted at schools at no cost upon their request.

Bridge the gapp Youth –

PEI Bridge the gapp Youth is an online resource designed to support the mental wellness of youth by providing a service directory, a knowledge center, online programs, and a toolbox. Resources on this platform cover a variety of topics including but not limited to bullying, family, stress/anxiety, suicide prevention, healthy eating, and eating disorders. The bullying webpage provides information for youth on what to do if you or someone you know is being bullied is outlined and includes external resources, hotlines, and videos for support.

211-PEI -

211-PEI is a navigation service that connects PEI residents with social, community, government, and human services available throughout PEI. Amongst their resources is the that addresses topics such as addiction treatment, mental health treatment, support groups, and supportive housing. In addition, among the 24/7 is a link to Bullying Canada and other programs and supports for individuals experiencing bullying.

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