Promoting Healthy Equal Relationships Program

The Promoting Healthy Equal Relationships Program supports province-wide public education initiatives targeting youth (ages 8 to 14) and the adults who influence them to change attitudes and mobilize communities to stop violence before it happens.

The $1.2 million has been allocated over two years (2005-2007) for 14 community–based programs. This program is a component of the Ontario government’s Domestic Violence Action Plan.

How to Apply:  Funds under this program are currently fully committed. It is anticipated that a proposal call will be issued in Fall 2007 for new initiatives in 2008.

Grant Recipients: Here you will find information on current grant recipients under this program. Please contact the organization directly for more information on its program.

 

Love You Give:  This is a dynamic rap/hip hop music video developed by and for Inuit, Métis and First Nations youth to prevent violence and promote healthy equal relationships.  The video features award-winning hip hop artists Lakota Jonez and Big Dro with 25 Aboriginal youth from the Minwaashin Lodge dance troupe.  The song highlights key elements of healthy relationships built on the Seven Sacred Teachings.  The video and tool kit of youth-focussed educational resources was developed by Minwaashin Lodge: Aboriginal Women’s Support Centre.  View the video at www.loveyougive.org (English only) or for more information call (613) 741-5590.

 

White Ribbon Campaign in a Box: The Campaign in a Box includes fully interactive exercises designed to help teach and promote healthy, equal relationships among boys and girls. This meets Ontario curriculum expectations and is specifically formulated for use in grades 5 to 8. Guidance provided by faculties of education and the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario.  Order Campaign in a Box at www.whiteribbon.com or call 1-800-328-2228. 

 

RePlay Video Games: Children and youth (ages 8-14) can learn how to challenge behaviours and attitudes as part of this online game about healthy relationships based on equality and respect. Resource booklets for youth, educators and parents accompany the video games. The package also includes research on best practices and Ontario youth preferences for video game design. Developed by the Metro Action Committee on Violence Against Women (METRAC) with guidance provided by the Ontario Teachers’ Federation.  Play the video game at www.metrac.org (English only) or for more information call (416) 392-2928.

 

Tools for Change Educator’s Website:  This website provides a comprehensive listing of resources that promote healthy, equal relationships, reviewed and critiqued using a strengths-based model and matched to grades 3 to 9 and the Ontario curriculum.  A pedagogical review will help educators choose resources for their own teaching style.  Developed by the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children, with guidance from the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Education and local public and Catholic school boards.  Available at www.toolsforchange.ca (English only) or for more information call (519) 661-2111.

 

Roots of Equality, Equal Relationships Teachers’ Kit:  Teacher workshops, interactive resource materials, and opportunities for children and youth to produce their own resources are just some of the components of this comprehensive kit to promote respectful, healthy, equal relationships in grades 3 to 5.  The kit also has resources to be used at conferences for girls, tip sheets in multiple languages and curriculum materials.  A newsletter on prevention will highlight current initiatives and resources.  Developed by Springtide Resources Inc. in partnership with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario.  Available at  www.springtideresources.org (English only) or for more information call (416) 968-3422.