Get the Facts, Learn & Find Support

Gender-Based Violence Teaching Toolkit

Organization: Gender-Based Violence Teaching Network- University of Windsor 

Format: Tool kit

Audience: Intermediate and secondary educators 

Description: This toolkit and accompanying resources have been developed specifically to support teachers in Grade 8-12 classrooms in Ontario, Canada, corresponding to the curriculum expectations for Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences, and English courses in Ontario, but it can be adapted by educators working in any context

Topic: Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Mental Health and Well-Being, Sexual Violence 

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Communication in Relationships

OrganizationSex Information & Education Council of Canada

Format: Fact Sheet

Audience: Intermediate and secondary educators 

Description:  This information sheet is about different ways to improve communication in romantic or intimate relationships.

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Find Support: List of Sexual Assault Centres 

Organization: Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres 

Format: List of sexual assault centres 

Audience: General 

Description: Sexual assault centres provide free counselling and information about sexual violence. This list allows you to find sexual assault centre contact information by centre name and region. 

Topic: Sexual Violence, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Community Resources 

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Get the Facts: What is Sexual Assault 

Organization: Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres 

Format: Fact sheet 

Audience: Intermediate and secondary educators 

Description: This resource discusses what sexual assault is as well as how to seek support if you or someone you know experiences sexual violence. This resource works to differentiate truths from myths concerning sexual violence, helping youth and adults understand what consent is in plain and accessible language. 

Topic: Consent, Sexual Violence, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention 

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Ideas for Action: Growth and Development 

Organization: Ophea 

Format: Activities 

Audience: Elementary and secondary educators 

Description: Ideas for Action is a free activity-based resource supporting leaders of all ages in the planning and implementation of activities that promote and enhance the health and well-being of students, school staff, and the broader community. 

Topic: Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Human Development and Sexual Health, Healthy Relationships 

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The Trap 

Organization: Government of Ontario 

Format: Digital Education Tool 

Audience: Intermediate and Secondary educators 

Description: This human trafficking education tool simulates being targeted and recruited by a sex trafficker. It is intended to raise awareness about sex trafficking among youth in middle and high school teaching them what the dangers are, how to avoid them and where to get help. The Trap is designed to be used as part of a facilitated discussion led by an adult. 

Topic: Human Trafficking, Sexual Exploitation, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention 

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WRPrevent 

Organization: White Ribbon 

Format: Resources, Lesson Plans 

Audience: Intermediate and Secondary educators 

Description: This resource provides educator resources and lesson plans relating to ending child sexual exploitation. 

Topic: Human Trafficking, Sexual Exploitation, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention 

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