Level 1
Grades 8-12
The Level 1 program introduces our highly acclaimed violence prevention assertiveness model. The topics covered delve into many social and emotional survival issues youth are facing in their day-to-day lives. Teens can experience tremendous pressure and anxiety both online and face-to-face. They struggle with the need to fit in, body image issues and gender stereotypes and more. Safeteen offers them strategies to navigate these issues skillfully and effectively. By utilizing experiential exercises, role-plays and dialogue participants will learn to access their inner-wisdom, hone their critical thinking in order to stand up and speak up for what they believe in without violence.
Level 2
Grades 8-12
In these workshops, youth will experience interactive exercises, dialogue and powerful theatre pieces to address openly sexual boundaries and consent. The Power of Choice - Female: a Level 2 workshop for female-identifies youth provides them with an opportunity to examine their behaviors, establish boundaries and find their power in relationship to sexual consent. The Power of Choice - Male: a Level 2 workshop for male-identified youth examines male issues of sexuality and power, young men will be invited to step up to the authentic power of personal choice and to step into their full humanity with dignity and courage.
*Level 1 is a pre-requisite*
Program Outlines
Female-Identified - Level 1
Topics Covered:
Non-violent communication
Fear and anger management
Verbal and body language skills
Bullying - verbal violence prevention
De-escalating potential violence
Personal boundaries and consent
Exclusion and gossip
Signs of abuse
Gender socialization and stereotypes
Sexual harassment
Sexual assault
Girl-girl violence
Physical self-defense skills
Female-Identified - Level 2
The Power of Choice
Building on the skills and content of Level 1, this workshops has a specific focus on healthy sexual boundaries.
Identifying, building and respecting boundaries
Healthy intimate relationships
Breaking abusive patterns
Identifying rape culture and victim blaming
Online safety
Impact of Pornography
Realities and legalities of sexting and online harassment
Internal and external self-harm
Male-Identified - Level 1
Topics Covered:
Non-violent communication
Fear and anger management
Verbal and body language skills
Bullying - verbal violence prevention
De-escalating potential violence
Personal boundaries and consent
Power dynamics and intimidation
Signs of abuse
Gender socialization and stereotypes
Sexual harassment
Sexual assault
Guy-guy violence
"Stepping down" with dignity
Male-Identified - Level 2
The Power of Choice
Building on the skills and content of Level 1, this workshop has a specific focus on healthy sexual boundaries.
Identifying, building and respecting boundaries
Healthy intimate relationships
Breaking abusive patterns
Identifying rape culture and victim blaming
Online safety
Impact of Pornography
Realities and legalities of sexting and online harassment
Internal and external self-harm
Workshop Details - Levels 1 & 2
2.5 - 3 hour block of time is needed
Delivered to genders-specific groups
Maximum 30 youth per workshop in private classrooms
Whiteboard, chalkboard or flip chart required
In-Town $475 + GST per workshop, travel fees may apply
If you book Level 1 & 2 for the same grade within a school year, receive each workshop at $375 + GST, travel fees may apply.
Out-of-town $675 + GST per workshop, travel fees will apply, contact us
Youth are welcome to attend the gender group with which they most identify. More Info.
“This single, 2.5 hour program did significantly impact students’ behaviours and beliefs.”