ASAP

A School-based Anti-Violence Prevention Program

Marlies Sudermann and Peter Jaffe (Co-Principal Investigators), Elaine Schieck (Co-ordinator), Lynn Watson, Peter Lehmann, and Grace Greer (1996)

We have an excerpt of A.S.A.P. available on this web site called Bullying: Information for Parents and Teachers.

See also the 65 Friendly Lessons on Violence Prevention, which is included with the A.S.A.P. package or can be ordered separately.

A.S.A.P. Will Help You To...

• mobilize support, build enthusiasm from teachers, students, parents, trustees and administration for violence prevention initiatives

• get started with small steps, such as awareness sessions for students and teachers

• deal with disclosures

• develop a comprehensive plan for violence prevention, including policies and curriculum integration

• access video, theatre, and curriculum resources by grade level through an extensive list of resources

• develop pro-active, preventative school responses to violence

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Why Schools Need to be Involved in Ending Violence and Promoting Equality

• Overview of Violence in Society

• Focus on Violence in Relationships and Violence Against Women

• Education as a Partner

B. Who Should be Involved and How to get Commitment

• Trustees / Administrators

• Teachers

• School Support Staff

• Students

• Parents

• Community

• Survivors / Victims

C. Awareness and Professional Development Sessions on Violence in Relationships

• Awareness Sessions for School Personnel

• Basic Awareness

  • Components and Resources

  • Handling Personal Issues

• Professional Development: An Ongoing Effort

• Awareness / Information Sessions for Parents

D. A Safe School Climate and Zero Tolerance of Violence

• A Safe School Climate

• What is Zero Tolerance of Violence?

E. Elementary School Strategies for Violence Prevention

• Issues to Address

  • Naming the Violence

  • Understanding the Cause of Violence

  • Intervening Effectively in Violent or Abusive Situations at School

  • Intervening on Behalf of Children who Witness Violence at Home

  • Developing Strategies to End the Violence and Offering Children Alternative Attitudes and Behaviours

    • Violence Awareness Events

    • Curriculum Integration

    • Special Programs for High Risk Students

F. Secondary School Strategies for Violence Prevention

• Issues to Address

  • Naming the Violence

  • Understanding the Cause of Violence

  • Implementing Clear Guidelines for Intervening in Abusive Relationships and Violent Situations

  • Handling Disclosures of Violence in Family and Dating Relationships

  • Developing Strategies to End the Violence and Offering Children Alternative Attitudes and Behaviours

    • School Climate - Secondary School Issues

    • Special Violence Awareness Events for Students

    • Curriculum Integration

G. Handling Student Disclosures of Witnessing Violence at Home

• School Response to Child Witnesses

  • Awareness of Witnessing Violence: Effects on Children

  • Developing a School or Board Protocol

  • Links with the Community

  • Written Information for Parents

  • School Policy on Access to Children

  • Support for Teachers

H. Roadblocks and How to Overcome Them

• Handling Resistance

• Issues

  • Male Defensiveness

  • Insufficient Resources

  • Relevance

  • Parent Responses

  • Student Disclosures

  • Personal Experiences

I. Diversity Issues

• Ethnocultural Issues and Racism: New Canadians

• Resources for Schools in the Immigration Experience and Biculturalism

• Anti-Violence Programs and Diversity Issues

• Aboriginal Issues

J. Evaluation

K. Putting it All Together: Developing an Action Plan

L. Video Resources

• Quick Guide to Video Resources

• Video Resources

M. Curricular Resources

• Quick Guide to Curriculum Resources

• Curriculum-Based Manuals for Teachers

• Groups Work for Youth with Special Needs

• Additional Violence Prevention Resources

  • Resource Catalogues

  • Additional Resource Lists

• Plays and Theatrical Resources

N. Appendix

• Discussion Guides

  • Facilitator's Guide to Issue-Related Questions

  • Discussion Questions for Adolescent Students

• Evaluation Forms

  • Group Facilitator's Feedback Forms

  • Student Feedback Forms

  • Taking Stock for Students, Teachers and Parents

  • Teacher Experiences with Violence Prevention

  • The London Family Court Clinic Questionnaire on Violence in Intimate Relationships

• Sample Brochure

O. References

P. Teacher Resource Package on Media Violence and Gender Equity in the Media

Q. Teacher Resource Package on Dating Violence and Sexual Harassment

R. Teacher Resource Package on Bullying