65 Friendly Lessons on Violence Prevention

A Curricular Resource

Revised 1993

This curricular resource document for violence prevention has been developed with practical cross-curricular ideas for all teachers to use within the transition years (grades 7-9/10). Many of these ideas can also be altered and adapted for the formative or specialization years also. This document is only a starting point and it is expected that teachers will personalize and incorporate these ideas into their existing programs/documents.

The curricular ideas presented in this resource are not necessarily connected or should be taught as a package. The teacher is expected to choose appropriate ideas that co-exist with the objectives of the subject/course that is being implemented.

Introduction

• Pilot Project

Initiatives in Violence Prevention

Resistance and Backlash

Essential Learnings

Indicators of Change

Understanding the Issues of Violence in Relationships

Violence Prevention Ideas

• Introductory Lessons
• Stereotyping
• Violence and Relationships
• Society and Violence
• Social Skills
• Safety in our Society

School-Wide Ideas

Self-Help Pamphlet

Resources

• Written Resources
• Written Resources - Novel Study
• Community Resources
• Media/Audio-Visual
• Family Violence References