DATING VIOLENCE
The "Dating Violence" prevention and awareness program has two components:
1. “Bar Patrol” Program (in the summer months —
when funding is available)
2. “Peer Support Worker” Training Program
(in high schools in Muskoka and Parry Sound)
Peer Support Worker Training Program
Studies have shown that it is far more likely that teens will speak to a friend
before a turning to a parent, teacher, or school guidance counsellor.
By providing peer support and advocacy, more teens in our community
are better equipped to deal with disclosures and intervention regarding
incidents of date rape (and other forms of dating violence).
The goals of this prevention and advocacy project is to seek behavioural
changes and to increase the likelihood that students will intervene in situations
of dating violence. (more >>)
Date-Rape Drugs
Date-rape drugs are sedating substances that can temporarily affect a person's ability to remain awake and conscious. To learn more, click on the title above.
Safety Plan
Do you need to leave a harmful relationship? Here's how to do it safely. To view or download the PDF document, click on the title above.