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BEYOND THE HURT:pREvENTiNg BUllYiNg & HaRassmENT

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September 2012

On behalf of the PREVNet, I welcome the opportunity to write a letter of support for the Canadian Red Cross Beyond the Hurt: Bullying and Harassment Prevention Program. PREVNet is funded through a Networks of Centres of Excellence – Knowledge Mobilization grant to bring together leading Canadian researchers and national youth serving organizations. PREVNet’s mission is to promote healthy relationships and reduce bullying and violence among Canadian youth by bridging research and practice. (Please visit our website, www.prevnet.ca for more information.) Since its inception in 2006, the Canadian Red Cross has been a PREVNet partner organization and we have worked together to promote safe and healthy relationships for Canadian children and youth.

The Canadian Red Cross has been an active partner in furthering the prevention of violence in Canada and beyond. Our partnership with the Red Cross is strengthened by combining violence prevention programming across Canada with academic research. It is a model of how practice can inform research and research can inform practice. Together, we become stronger and more successful in working toward our goal of preventing violence and promoting healthy relationships.

With increased attention being given to bullying in schools and communities there is also an increased demand for prevention education for youth. We strongly believe that Canadian youth will be less tolerant of bullying and harassment when preventative messages and tools are offered to them within an evidence-based program.

We are pleased to endorse the Beyond the Hurt: Bullying and Harassment Prevention Program. Built on the theory that youth can strongly influence other youth, this program trains youth facilitators to educate their peers and younger students. Students in all schools at a multitude of grade levels need to have the opportunity to participate in such an important program. Over the last 28 years, the Canadian Red Cross has become a leader in violence prevention. PREVNet is pleased to work closely with the organization to support on going assessment/evaluation of the programs and applauds their commitment to best practices. As part of our multi year Community of Practice project, PREVNet carefully reviewed the Beyond the Hurt: Bullying and Harassment Prevention training resources. The researchers determined that the curriculum, resources, and activities follow all recommended guidelines for design of training materials and are following best practices in bullying prevention programming. Currently PREVNet is evaluating the knowledge and attitude change of youth and adults who take part in Beyond the Hurt training in three provinces in Canada.

We are looking forward to continuing our exceptionally productive and instructive partnership with the Canadian Red Cross as we work together to promote safe and healthy relationships for Canadian children and youth and build a stronger future for Canada.

Sincerely,

Debra J. Pepler, Ph.D., C.PsychDistinguished Research Professor of Psychology, York UniversitySenior Associate Scientist, Hospital for Sick ChildrenScientific Co-Director, PREVNet


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iNTRODUcTiON ...............................................................1Using this Guide .................................................................3The Canadian Red Cross .....................................................3RespectED & Beyond the Hurt ............................................4

aDUlT aDvisORs ...........................................................5Your Role as an Adult Advisor .............................................6 Who are BTH Adult Advisors? What are the Responsibilities of BTH Adult Advisors?Beyond the Hurt Youth Facilitator Training .........................7 Training Agenda Day One Training Agenda Day TwoBeyond the Hurt Workshop ...............................................10Workshop Activities .........................................................11 Workshop AgendasSteps Involved in Implementing Beyond the Hurt .............13Recruiting Youth Facilitators ............................................14 Top 12 Reasons to Become a Youth FacilitatorRetaining Youth Facilitators .............................................15 Tips for Retaining Youth Facilitators and Keeping them Engaged Creative InitiativesRecognizing Youth Facilitators .........................................16 Celebration and Acknowledgement DocumentationSustaining Beyond the Hurt: Becoming a Prevention Educator .....................................17

REsOURcEs ...................................................................19


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Until recently, Canadian society tended to view the occurrence of bullying in schools as normal—a rite of passage endured by all children at one time or another. Bullying was seen as a series of relatively harmless, even character-building events that encouraged children to develop the survival skills that would one day help them in the adult world.

Today we take a radically different view. We know that bullying and harassment have serious consequences for everyone involved: those who bully, those who are targeted, and the bystanders who watch it happen. Issues around anxiety, depression, substance misuse, suicide, criminal behaviour and poor physical health have all been linked with bullying.

Beyond the Hurt imagines a world without bullying—a world in which individuals, schools, and communities all play a role in creating healthy, safe and caring environments. This includes schools in which diversity is valued, inclusiveness is everyone’s goal, and respectful relationships flourish.

Integral to the Beyond the Hurt philosophy is the belief that bystanders play a critical role in bullying prevention and intervention. The majority of young people involved in the bullying dynamic are bystanders, silently watching from the sidelines, unsure of what to do, or how to do it. When given the right tools, everyone has the power to take a stand to stop bullying before it starts.

To effect this change in schools, Beyond the Hurt employs a unique model in which children and youth are at its centre. Beyond the Hurt engages student leaders in facilitating workshops and modeling positive and respectful relationships to elementary and high school students. These youth leaders have a credibility that adults do not and are in a unique position to influence their younger counterparts and their peers.

Bullying is best understood as a relationship issue. As such, Beyond the Hurt asks that students look closely at their own relationships and ask themselves what they can do better. We believe that bullying is more about what people do, rather than who they are: with the right awareness, knowledge and skills, teamed with a strong desire to make a difference, old behaviours can be changed and a positive school culture forged.

Beyond the Hurt is not intended to address the problem of bullying in isolation. It was designed to act as one component amid the comprehensive bullying prevention strategies in schools throughout the province. The program works best in a school that has a sustained approach to bullying prevention in which adults are supportive and responsive and where clear policies and procedures exist.

An effective bullying prevention strategy involves a commitment from everyone involved. Youth, children, educators, administrators, parents and communities—all have a critical role to play. The Red Cross’ RespectED program is committed to collaborating with each of you to create safe and caring school environments that allow every child the opportunity to thrive.

EVERY CHIlD AND EVERY YOUTH HAS THE RIGHT TO BE RESPECTED AND SAFE—FREE TO IMAGINE A WORlD WITH NO BUllYING.


UsiNg THis gUiDE This guide is designed to introduce Beyond the Hurt (BTH) to Adult Advisors and to help them get the most out of the BTH program—for themselves and the youth they support. The guide contains:• informationabouttheCanadianRedCross,

RespectED and BTH • adescriptionoftheAdultAdvisor’srolein

delivering BTH• informationabouttheBTHYouthFacilitator

Training and BTH Workshop• anoutlineofthestepsinvolvedinimplementing

BTH • suggestionsforrecruiting,recognizingand

retaining Youth Facilitators.

THE caNaDiaN RED cROssThe Canadian Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Together with 186 National Societies, we are focused on one strategic goal: to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity.

In the smallest towns and in our largest cities, thousands of Canadians serve their communities by volunteering for vital Red Cross programs and services.

7 fUNDamENTal pRiNciplEs

HUmaNiTY The Red Cross endeavours to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found, protecting life and health and ensuring respect for the human being.

impaRTialiTY The Red Cross is guided solely by the needs of human beings and makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.

NEUTRaliTY In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.

iNDEpENDENcE The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.

vOlUNTaRY sERvicEIt is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.

UNiTY There can be only one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.

UNivERsaliTY The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.

THESE PRINCIPlES AllOW US TO PROVIDE HElP IMMEDIATElY TO WHOEVER NEEDS IT, WHEREVER THEY ARE, WHATEVER THEIR RACE, POlITICAl BElIEFS, RElIGION, SOCIAl STATUS, OR CUlTURE.

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REspEcTED & BEYOND THE HURT Since 1984, the RespectED: Violence & Abuse Prevention program has promoted healthy relationships and safe environments for children and youth in Canada. The program works in partnership with schools, organizations and communities to deliver education in the following four streams:

• preventingbullyingandharassment• promotinghealthyyouthrelationships• preventingviolenceagainstchildrenandyouth• implementingviolenceprevention.

Through the RespectED program, young people learn skills to help them create healthy relationships and adults gain the knowledge that allows them to build safer environments for children and youth. All programs engage learners in an interactive process and encourage a proactive and comprehensive community approach to prevention.

The aim of RespectED is to create safe environments, free from violence and abuse, especially for children and youth.

As one component of RespectED, Beyond the Hurt (BTH) focuses on preventing bullying and harassment among children and youth. BTH explores peer relationships, issues related to bullying and harassment and proactive and responsive strategies for creating healthy environments in schools and communities.

Students are trained to become Youth Facilitators who then deliver workshops to younger students or their peers. This approach contributes to the growth and development of the older students by helping them develop public speaking and leadership skills necessary for effective communication. It also helps engage and motivate the younger students, who readily accept the Youth Facilitators as credible role models.

RespectED recognizes that most schools are already committed to bullying prevention initiatives and that the classroom teacher has a critical role to play. Therefore, the program provides support materials that closely complement the work of the Youth Facilitators and allow teachers to get maximum impact from each workshop.



YOUR ROlE as aN aDUlT aDvisOR Thank you for becoming an Adult Advisor with the Beyond the Hurt Program.

Putting an end to bullying is not achieved with a single event. It happens by creating a culture in which both youth and adults are able to maintain healthy relationships and feel safe, year after year. By engaging high school aged youth in facilitating bullying prevention education for younger students, you are helping to create this culture.

With your support, Youth Facilitators will learn to educate others about bullying and promote healthy peer relationships both in their own schools and feeder schools. In this guide, you will find helpful tips and recommendations for fulfilling your role as an Adult Advisor. We encourage you to speak with your RespectED contact person if you have any questions about this role or the implementation of Beyond the Hurt.

WHO aRE BTH aDUlT aDvisORs?

BTH Adult Advisors may be teachers, counsellors, administrators, youth workers or other persons working in youth educational or community settings.

Adult Advisors have knowledge and experience in teaching/facilitating education programs and are equipped to offer ongoing feedback and mentorship to Youth Facilitators. They are responsible for securing the active engagement of other adults (e.g., teachers, administrators, parents) to ensure that Youth Facilitators have the buy-in and support they need to succeed in delivering BTH workshops.

WHaT aRE THE REspONsiBiliTiEs Of BTH aDUlT aDvisORs?

• actingastheschoolcontactpersonfortheBeyondtheHurtprogram• recruitingappropriateyouthfortrainingasYouthFacilitators• participatinginthetwo-dayYouthFacilitatorTraining• ensuringthateachYouthFacilitatorhasanopportunitytodeliveratleasttwoBTHworkshops• liaisingwithschool(s)tocreateopportunitiesforYouthFacilitatorstopresentworkshops• providingpre-workshopandpost-workshopinformationtoteachersasneeded• providingfeedbackandsupporttoYouthFacilitatorsastheypracticedeliveringtheirworkshops• implementingstrategiestoretainandrecognizeYouthFacilitators• providingfeedbacktotheRespectEDprogramregardingtheBTHworkshops,numberofstudentsreachedand

the impact of the program



BEYOND THE HURT YOUTH faciliTaTOR TRaiNiNg The BTH Youth Facilitator Training is:

• atrainingthatpreparesstudentstodeliverworkshopstogrades6–12studentsaboutissuesrelatedtobullying and harassment, strategies for responding and how to take action to create healthy relationships and healthy schools

• deliveredtogroupsof10–15YouthFacilitatorsatatime• participatoryinnature,involvingvariousinteractiveactivities• designedtotaketwodays(14hours)tocomplete• deliveredbyRespectEDTrainersorPreventionEducators• supportedbyatleastoneAdultAdvisorwhoparticipatesinthefulltwo-daytraining.

The BTH Youth Facilitator Training helps youth to:

• describethecharacteristicsofhealthyrelationshipsandhealthyschools• explaintheroleofpowerincreatingandpreventingbullying• identifyfourtypesofbullying• distinguishtherolesanddynamicsinabullyingsituation• defineharassmentanddiscrimination• differentiatebetweenbullyingandharassment• identifythepotentialimpactsofbullyingandharassment• determineeffectiveandsaferesponsestobullyingandharassment,withafocusontheimportantroleofthe

bystander• identifyhelpingresourcesfordealingwithbullyingandharassingsituations• recognizetheirpowerasarolemodelforyoungerstudents• demonstratefacilitationandpresentationskills• demonstrateskillsandconfidencewithBTHworkshopmaterials,contentandprocess.



TRaiNiNg agENDa DaY ONE (sEvEN HOUR DaY)

acTiviTY TOpic DURaTiON

1. Introduction Introduction to BTH, Red Cross and the Training 25 minutes

2. Building on our Strengths Getting to know the participants 20 minutes

3. Introduction to the Youth Facilitator’s Role Youth Facilitator’s role 15 minutes

BREaK 5 miNUTEs

4. Healthy Relationships and Schools Healthy relationships and schools 20 minutes

5. Power Play Power 30 minutes

BREaK 5 miNUTEs

6. Name that Behaviour Bullying 20 minutes

7. First Impressions labels and stereotypes 25 minutes

8. Is it Harassment? Harassment 30 minutes

lUNcH 30 miNUTEs

9. Theresa’s Story Impacts of bullying and harassment 25 minutes

10. What Can I Do?Intervention and response to bullying and harassment

30 minutes

11. Prevention Pledge, Helping Resources and Closing

Prevention and helping resources 25 minutes

BREaK 10 miNUTEs

12. Favourite EducatorsPlanning and practicing

15 minutes

13. Building Your Workshop 25 minutes

14. Managing Nerves & Anxiety Facilitation skills 20 minutes

15. Introduction to the BTH Youth Facilitator’s Guide

The BTH Youth Facilitator’s Guide 20 minutes

16. cHEcK-iN aND clOsiNg 20 miNUTEs



TRaiNiNg agENDa DaY TWO (sEvEN HOUR DaY)


17. Bullying and Harassment Review Review of Day One 15 minutes

18. Debriefing Facilitation skills

20 minutes

19. Answering Questions 15 minutes

20. Giving and Receiving Feedback Feedback 15 minutes

BREaK 10 miNUTEs

21. Selecting and Planning Activities Selecting and Planning Activities 35 minutes

a. Healthy Relationships and Schools Group 1: Practice Facilitation and feedback 25 minutes

b. Power Group 2: Practice Facilitation and feedback 35 minutes

lUNcH 30 miNUTEs

c. Bullying Group 3: Practice Facilitation and feedback 25 minutes

d. labelling Group 4: Practice Facilitation and feedback 30 minutes

e. Harassment Group 5: Practice Facilitation and feedback 30 minutes

BREaK 10 miNUTEs

f. Impacts of Bullying and Harassment Group 6: Practice Facilitation and feedback 35 minutes

g. Intervention and Response to Bullying and Harassment

Group 7: Practice Facilitation and feedback 30 minutes

BREaK 10 miNUTEs

22. Reflection and Action Plan Facilitation skills 25 minutes

22. cHEcK-iN, clOsiNg aND EvalUaTiON 20 miNUTEs


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BEYOND THE HURT WORKsHOp

The Beyond the Hurt workshop is:

• aworkshopforstudentsingrades6through12thataddressesissuesrelatedtobullyingandharassment,strategies for responding, and how to take action to create healthy relationships and healthy schools. The grade 6–7 workshop focuses on bullying and the topic of harassment is introduced in the grade 8–12 workshop.

• participatoryinnature,involvingavarietyofinteractiveactivities• designedtotakethreehoursofclasstimetocomplete(thiscanbedoneallatonceorinmultiplesessions)• deliveredbyteamsoftwo–fourYouthFacilitators• presentedwithaclassroomteacherinattendanceatalltimes.

The Beyond the Hurt workshop helps students to:

• describethecharacteristicsofhealthyrelationshipsandhealthyschools• explaintheroleofpowerincreatingandpreventingbullyingandharassment• identifyfourtypesofbullying• distinguishtherolesanddynamicsinabullyingsituation• identifyharassingbehaviours• differentiatebetweenbullyingandharassment• understandthattheimpactofharassmentismoreimportantthantheintentofthebehaviour• identifythepotentialimpactsofbullyingandharassment• determineeffectiveandsaferesponsestobullyingandharassment,withafocusontheimportantroleofthe

bystander• employpreventionandinterventionskills• identifyhelpingresourcesfordealingwithbullyingandharassment• endorseandworktowardscreatingapositiveandinclusivecultureintheirschool.


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introductionIntroduction Activity

Introduction Activity





Healthy Relationships and schools

Healthy Relationships and Schools Activity






power Power Play Flower Power

Rock Paper Scissors

or

left Out

Power Is... Sharing PowerPower Over, Power Under

Bullying Match It Name that Behaviour

Playing the Part

Cyber Safety Photo ShootBullying: True or False?

labels and stereotypes

Outsider Game

or

What’s Inside

First Impressions

or

What’s in a label?

N/A N/A N/A N/A

Harassment N/A N/A

Is it Bullying or Harassment? Quiz

or

That’s so Gay

What’s Your Opinion?

Flirting vs. Sexual Harassment

Have You Ever?

impacts of Bullying and Harassment

Inside Out

Empathy Journal

or

Theresa’s Story

Put Yourself in My Shoes

Impact vs. Intent—Words Hurt

Always, Sometimes, Never

How Does It Feel?

intervention and Response to Bullying and Harassment

What Can I Do?

Roll the Dice

Do Over

or

How Can I Be Assertive?

I Can Be An Ally

Take A StandSticks and Stones

prevention, Helping Resources and closing

Prevention Pledge

Prevention Pledge

Prevention Pledge

Prevention Pledge

Prevention Pledge

Prevention Pledge

Note: For presentations to grade 12 students, Youth Facilitators may choose from any of the activities in each topic area. Or, with the assistance of the Adult Advisor/classroom teacher, Youth Facilitators may choose to initiate one of the ideas from the CREATIVE INITIATIVES: ADDITIONAl IDEAS FOR TAKING ACTION IN SCHOOlS AND COMMUNITIES as a classroom/school project.

WORKsHOp acTiviTiEs




IntroductionIntroduction to the facilitators, the program and its goals

20 minutes

Healthy Relationships and Schools Healthy relationships and schools 15 minutes

Power Play Power and its role in bullying 20 minutes

BREaK

Match It Bullying 20 minutes

Outsider Game or What’s Inside? labels and stereotypes 20 minutes

Inside Out Impact of bullying 20 minutes

BREaK

What Can I Do? Intervention and response to bullying 25 minutes

Prevention Pledge Prevention and helping resources 25 minutes


IntroductionIntroduction to the facilitators, the program and its goals

20 minutes

Healthy Relationships and Schools Healthy relationships and schools 15 minutes

Power Is... Power and its role in bullying 20 minutes

BREaK

Cyber Safety Bullying 20 minutes

What’s Your Opinion? Harassment 20 minutes

Impact vs. Intent—Words Hurt Impact of bullying and harassment 20 minutes

BREaK

I Can Be An AllyIntervention and response to bullying and harassment

25 minutes

Prevention Pledge Prevention and helping resources 25 minutes

samplE gRaDE 9 WORKsHOp agENDa (3 HOURs)

samplE gRaDE 6 WORKsHOp agENDa (3 HOURs)



sTEps iNvOlvED iN implEmENTiNg BEYOND THE HURT • Ensureyourschool/organizationhassignedaTrainingPartnerAgreement.• Makecontactwithschoolswhomaybeinterestedinhostingathree-hourBTHworkshop(theworkshopcan

be broken up to meet their needs).• Confirmtheinterestofoneormoreschoolsandinquireaboutwhich,ifany,bullyingpreventiongoalsand

initiatives are already taking place.• Makecontactwiththeteachertodiscusstheworkshopandpotentialdates(confirmationofdatesmayor

may not happen at this time). • Iftheworkshopisbeingdeliveredtoagrade6or7class,sendthegrade6–7Teacher’sGuideviaemailandlet

her/him know that the guide contains parent information forms, expectations of the teacher, pre-workshop activities and follow-up activities that extend student learning.

• CoordinateadateforYouthFacilitatorTrainingwithyourRespectEDcontact.• Recruitandselect10–15YouthFacilitatorswhowillparticipateinthetwo-daytrainingwithyou(pleasesee

guidelines for Youth Facilitator recruitment).• CoordinatewithyourRespectEDcontactregardingtraininglogistics.• Participateinatwo-dayBTHYouthFacilitatorTrainingwiththeYouthFacilitators.• Confirmdatesoffirstworkshops.• Arrangepracticetimefortheyouthandprovidesupportasneeded.• Liaisewithteacher(s)regardingworkshoplogisticsandsetup(YouthFacilitatorscanlead/assistwiththis).• AttendinitialBTHworkshopstosupportYouthFacilitators(dependingoncircumstancesandtheconfidence

and skill of Youth Facilitators, your attendance may not be necessary over time).• DebriefwithyouthafterBTHworkshopsandprovidesupportandfeedback.• Collectworkshopevaluationsandsummaryforms(YouthFacilitatorsshouldcompletetheworkshop

summary forms).• Respondtoanycommunicationsfromtheteacherspost-workshop.• Celebratetheexcellentworkofyourgroup.• ProvideBTHWorkshopSummaryformsandteacherevaluationformstoyourRespectEDcontactat

designated times via email, fax or mail.• SupportanyotherbullyingpreventioninitiativesYouthFacilitatorsleadintheirschoolortheelementary

schools. • LetyourRespectEDcontactknowaboutanygreatnewsstories,schoolinitiativesorotherbullyingprevention

activities that take place.• ConsiderhostingagatheringorconductingindividualinterviewswithYouthFacilitatorsatyear-end.



REcRUiTiNg YOUTH faciliTaTORsRecruiting the right Youth Facilitators is a critical aspect of your role as an Adult Advisor. While everyone can play a part in creating a healthy school environment, not all students are suited to the role of a Beyond the Hurt Youth Facilitator. Your goal is to recruit 10–15 youth to take part in the BTH Youth Facilitator Training and deliver at least two workshops during the school year.

Here are some guidelines for selecting Youth Facilitators:• showsleadershiporleadershippotential• haspreviousfacilitationexperienceorwillingnesstotry• hasgoodverbalandcommunicationskills• hasapositiveinfluenceonpeers• hasregularschoolattendance• wantstohelpothersandcreateasafeschoolforallstudents• maintainsapositiveattitude• isabletocommitthetimerequiredforpracticeanddelivery(maybeduringschoolhours)• canmakethisapriority(notinvolvedintoomanyotheractivities)• isemotionallyhealthyandisnotcurrentlydealingwithabullyingsituation• haspreviousvolunteerexperienceand/orisactiveintheschoolorcommunity.

TIP: look for already-established groups of students involved in leadership, peer counselling, mediation, mentoring, social responsibility or safe schools.

To assist with your recruitment, here are some reasons why youth may choose to become a BTH Youth Facilitator. Feel free to use this as a recruitment tool!

TOp 12 REasONs TO BEcOmE a YOUTH faciliTaTOR

Being a Youth Facilitator is a great way to:1. have fun2. help others3. be a role model to younger students4. prevent bullying5. make new friends6. be part of the Red Cross7. get experience in public speaking and workshop facilitation 8. work in a team9. add to your resumé10. get school credit for volunteer hours11. obtain work references12. increase your leadership skills.



RETaiNiNg YOUTH faciliTaTORsRecruiting the right Youth Facilitators is a critical aspect of your role as an Adult Advisor. Retaining Youth Facilitators is another very important role of the Adult Advisor. There are several things you can do to help ensure the Youth Facilitators enjoy the experience, become leaders and help create a healthy culture in their schools and communities.

Tips fOR RETaiNiNg YOUTH faciliTaTORs aND KEEpiNg THEm ENgagED

• CreateanextracurricularBeyondtheHurtgroupwiththefacilitatorsandmeetregularlyatlunchorafterschool.

• Ensureplentyofopportunitytopracticesoyouthfeelpreparedbeforetheyfacilitate.• Provideopportunitiesforyouthtodeliverworkshopsquicklyaftertraining.• Provideconstructivefeedbacktohelpthemlearn.• IncludeYouthFacilitatorsinplanningworkshopsandcommunicatingwithschoolsifpossible(e.g.,contacting

the classroom teacher about logistics).• Lookforprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities(e.g.,trainingthroughotherRedCrossprograms).• InvolvetheminrecruitingnewYouthFacilitatorsintheschool.• Keepparents,teachersandadministratorsinformedofthegreatworktakingplace.• Encourageyouthtofindwaystopromotehealthypeerrelationshipswithintheirownschoolorfeederschools

(see creative initiatives section below).• Recognizeandcelebrateachievements.

cREaTivE iNiTiaTivEs: aDDiTiONal iDEas fOR TaKiNg acTiON iN scHOOls aND cOmmUNiTiEs

Here is a list of some other activities that Youth Facilitators can use to raise awareness about bullying prevention and healthy peer relationships.• ParticipateinPinkShirtDayorBullyingPreventionWeek.• Designawebsitefortheschoolorcommunitycentrethatencouragesyouthtousetheir“Powerforthe

Positive.” • Createpostersoramuralwithtipsonhowtostanduptobullyinganddisplayintheschoolandcommunity.• Createscreensaversintheschoolcomputerlabwithkeybullyingpreventionmessagesandchangethem

regularly. • Filmshortvideostobeplayedduringschoolassemblies.• FilmshortpublicserviceannouncementstobeplayedonYouTubeorasmovietrailersintheatres.• Presentspeechesatschool,toparentgroups,andinthecommunity.• Performaskit,playormusical.• Writeacodeofconductwithyoursportsteam,camp,club,orothergroup.• Atschool,playasongormakeanannouncementovertheP.A.systemremindingstudentstousetheirPower

for the Positive.• Recordasongabouttheissueofbullying.• Makeamusicvideotoaccompanythesong.• Organizeacommunityeventtoraiseawarenessaboutbullyingsuchasarun/walkeventoraconcertwith

related music.



• Askthemediatohighlightyourbullyingawarenessevents.• Encourageyoungerstudentstomakeuprhymesorsongstosingortosaywhentheyareusingaskipping

rope.• Developandproduceaboardgameforchildren.• Createagameshow,suchasJeopardy,thatasksquestionsaboutbullyingtopics.• Writeandillustratestorybooksforyoungerchildrentoteachthemaboutbullying.• Devisequizzes,scavengerhunts,connect-the-dots,crosswordsandwordsearchesonbullyingtopics.• Writeanddrawcartoonsand/orcomicbooksonbullyingtopics.• Invitecommunityorganizationstogiveworkshopsthatincreaseawarenessabouttheimpactofbullyingand

community supports available. • Produceayouthradioshowthatsharesbullyinginformationthroughcontests,triviachallengesand

interviews. • Hostanartcontestthatasksyouthtodevelopartoralogothatrepresentspositivepeerrelationshipsor

healthy schools—and create interest through prizes!

REcOgNiziNg YOUTH faciliTaTORscElEBRaTiON aND acKNOWlEDgEmENT

Recognizing the great work of Youth Facilitators is essential. As part of the Beyond the Hurt program, your RespectED contact will take steps to recognize the volunteer contributions of Youth Facilitators and establish what it is hoped will be the beginning of a lifelong positive relationship with the Red Cross.

Here are some other ways to celebrate.• AdvisetheYouthFacilitators’parents,teachersandadministratorsoftheirexcellentwork.• Invitelocalmediatopromotewhattheyoutharedoing.• NominateoutstandingyouthforRedCrossvolunteerawards.• Highlightthegoodworkintheschoolwebsiteornewsletter.• InformallparentsintheschoolabouttheBeyondtheHurtprogramandhowYouthFacilitatorsaremakinga

difference.• HighlighttheworkoftheYouthFacilitatorsataschoolassemblyorParentAdvisoryCouncilmeeting.



THE ONTaRiO cURRicUlUm BEYOND THE HURT (BTH)

HEalTH aND pHYsical EDUcaTiON

Healthy living strand grade 7 BTH grade 7

• Describe the benefits and dangers associated with computers and other technologies

• Assess the impact of bullying or harassment, identify ways of preventing or resolving it

• Use effective communication skills to deal with various relationships and situations

• BTH assists in understanding potential dangers that are connected to the use of the internet and other technologies including cyber bullying

• BTH examines the impact of the different types of bullying and harassment through the use of hands on activities, videos and discussions which in turn helps youth to understand ways to prevent and resolve it

• BTH identifies how various communication skills assist youth when handling relationships in a peer or adult context


• Identify and assess situations that could lead to injury or death, how to reduce the risk and avoid dangerous situations

• Analyse the impact of violent behaviours on the target, perpetrator and bystander and describe the role of support services in preventing violence

• BTH assists in understanding potential dangers related to bullying and harassment and the use of personal prevention and avoidance strategies

• BTH examines the variables that influence the impact of bullying and harassment from the perspectives of the person being targeted, the perpetrator and the bystander. Review of the different types of support in preventing violence from the individual, family, community and societal levels


• Describe the causes, specific types of physical and non-physical abuse and its impact on victims

• Describe solutions and strategies to address violence and how schools and communities are involved in preventing and ending violence in young peoples’ lives

• BTH explains the factors that contribute to the misuse of power, describes the four main types of bullying, specific types of harassment and how these impact others

• BTH examines healthy responses to the violence surrounding bullying and harassment and in the quest to end violence, empowers students to help themselves or others via support from schools and community agencies

living skills strand grade 9 BTH grade 9

• Demonstrate understanding of the triggers of conflict and the use of assertiveness techniques to avoid escalating conflict

• Contribute to the success of the group through the use of verbal and non-verbal strategies including the mentoring of others

• BTH explains some of the underlying causes of bullying and harassment and the use of assertiveness and other techniques to avoid the escalation that can be a part of these incidents

• BTH Youth Facilitator Training offers youth the opportunity to develop enhanced communication skills through the use of mentoring strategies with peers

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• Describe different styles of handling conflict, their effectiveness in different situations and the impact of non-verbal and verbal responses

• Describe their own contribution to the effectiveness within a group including behaviours that are respectful of others

• BTH identifies the various strategies that can be utilized to handle the escalating conflict that can contribute to bullying and harassment incidents and the impact of using verbal and non-verbal responses

• BTH Youth Facilitator Training educates youth on how to work as a team in preparing for and facilitating bullying and harassment workshops for peers, younger students and other community members

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grade 9 or 10 BTH grade 9 or 10

• Demonstrate effective and appropriate speaking and listening skills for a variety of situations including small groups

• Demonstrate appropriate responses to harassing or abusive behaviour

• BTH Youth Facilitator Training prepares youth to speak to peers, younger students and other community members on bullying and harassment issues

• BTH explores potential responses to harassing or abusive behaviour

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• Describe different types of violence • BTH identifies specific types of violence involved in bullying and harassment that can take the form of emotional abuse, physical and sexual assault and cyber bullying


• Evaluate group effectiveness, strategies for giving constructive feedback to others and their contribution to positive peer relationships

• BTH Youth Facilitator Training empowers youth to deliver positive, team influenced presentations to peers, younger youth and other community members


• Describe the possible effects of violence on those who are exposed to it

• Demonstrate an ability to use skills and strategies to deal with threats to personal safety and safety of others

• Identify sources of support

• BTH examines the etiology of violence, the role of media and technology and the impacts on those who are exposed to it.

• BTH assists youth to recognize the different types of bullying and harassment and strategies to deal with threats to personal safety of self and others

• BTH describes sources of support including peer, school and community




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• Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with groups from different cultures and to use strategies to overcome barriers in functioning effectively as a group

• BTH Youth Facilitator Training explores the components of healthy cross cultural communication and the appropriate responses to overcoming barriers as a team

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grade 11 or 12 BTH grade 11 or 12

• Identify the components of verbal and non-verbal communication and techniques including active listening skills for effective communication with others

• Describe examples of the three basic styles of communication: passive, aggressive and assertive

• Demonstrate an understanding of how to deal with conflict and strategies for coping with issues relating to personal safety

• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing rapport and use of empathy when interacting with others

• BTH offers youth the opportunity to understand bullying and harassment issues that can stem from verbal and non-verbal communication from the perspective of a participant and as a trained BTH Youth Facilitator

• BTH describes the three basic styles of communication through hands on activities, discussions and role-playing

• BTH explains how to handle escalating bullying or harassment incidents and offers strategies for coping with threats to personal safety

• BTH creates the opportunity as a trained BTH Youth Facilitator to engage peers, younger youth and other community members in a positive dialogue about the issues surrounding bullying and harassment



sUsTaiNiNg BEYOND THE HURT: BEcOmiNg a pREvENTiON EDUcaTORAfter successfully implementing Beyond the Hurt within their school/organization, Adult Advisors have the option of becoming Beyond the Hurt Prevention Educators. Prevention Educators are trained and certified by the Red Cross RespectED program to deliver the two-day Beyond the Hurt: Youth Facilitator Training. Prevention Educators may choose to continue with their Adult Advisor responsibilities in addition to conducting trainings, or may recruit a new person for this role.

Prevention Educators are able to independently schedule and deliver Beyond the Hurt: Youth Facilitator Trainings. This provides greater flexibility and increased sustainability of the program within schools. It is also cost effective, as it allows partners to train new Youth Facilitators for years to come without having to incur the cost of bringing in a RespectED Trainer each year.

Prevention Educators play a key role in expanding the reach of Beyond the Hurt and continue to receive ongoing information, materials and support from the RespectED program.

For more information on becoming a Prevention Educator, please connect with your RespectED contact person.



Here are some resources that you might find helpful.

RespectED: viOlENcE & aBUsE pREvENTiON http://www.redcross.ca

The Canadian Red Cross has resources intended for a range of audiences. Topics include bullying, harassment and violence prevention.

pREvNET: pROmOTiNg RElaTiONsHips

aND ElimiNaTiNg viOlENcEhttp://prevnet.ca/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx

PREVNet is a national network of Canadian researchers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and governments committed to stop bullying. The website contains resource, news, research, links and other support information for parents, educators, children and youth.

KiDs HElp pHONE — 1-800-668-6868 http://kidshelpphone.ca/Kids/Home.aspx (kids) http://kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/Home.aspx (teens)

The Kids Help Phone website is an online community where kids of all ages can post questions and find advice related to a range of topics. It also offers free confidential phone access to counsellors 24 hours a day.

vicTimliNK – 1-800-563-0808

VictimlINK provides information about all types of violence and the law.

TExTED.ca http://www.texted.ca

The TextEd website offers information on texting and relationships, including healthy versus unhealthy relationships, how to deal with harassment and how to cope with stress. The site



REsOURcEsHere are some resources that you might find helpful.

canadian Red cross, RespectED: violence & abuse prevention www.redcross.ca/RespectED

pREvNet: pROmOTiNg RElaTiONsHips aND ElimiNaTiNg viOlENcEwww.prevnet.ca

KiDs HElp pHONE — 1-800-668-6868 www.kidshelpphone.ca

miNisTRY Of EDUcaTiON, ONTaRiO www.edu.gov.on.ca

pUBlic HEalTH agENcY Of caNaDawww.phac.gc.ca/cbpp

ONTaRiO pUBlic HEalTH assOciaTiONwww.opha.on.ca

ONTaRiO pHYsical aND HEalTH EDUcaTORs assOciaTiON www.ophea.net

cENTRE fOR aDDicTiON aND mENTal HEalTH, ONTaRiO www.camh.ca


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