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The Speers Society was committed to the prevention of youth relationship abuse through education and support. The Society recommends the follow presenters:
Presented by: Dawna Speers speersdawna@sympatico.ca
Dawna Speers shares the story of her daughter Monica,
who was brutally murdered by her former
boyfriend. Using the
award-winning
National
Film Board film A Love
That Kills as
a catalyst, Mrs. Speers encourages questions
and discussion about the warning
signs
of relationship abuse and offers suggestions
for prevention and early intervention.
Presented by: Maggie Babcock choicestraining@sympatico.ca
This presentation combines the award-winning film
A
Love That Kills with an introduction to an accompanying
six-lesson, curriculum-based program for the secondary school
classroom. Program goals are outlined and an overview of the lesson
content is presented. This presentation is an opportunity for
communities to learn about an effective and relevant program that
is respected by adults and youth alike.
Presented by:
Dawna Speers speersdawna@sympatico.ca
This workshop has been introduced to Police,
Victim Services, and other agencies to gain
a better understanding
of
the impact of
relationship violence from the victim’s
perspective. Relationship violence is a serious
crime and there
are many precursors or warning
signs
of abusive and controlling behaviors previous
to the physical injuries. This workshop will
give
the participants a clear understanding
of the
impact and trauma experienced by the victim.
It will focus on the interaction with Police,
and
Victim Services before, during and
after the trial
Presented by:
Jayna Amting
jamting@uwo.ca
This workshop has been introduced to High School and University students across Canada. The presentation combines the award-winning film A Love That Kills and Jayna's perspective on the importance of speaking out about the prevention of relationship abuse.
Presented by: Maggie Babcock choicestraining@sympatico.ca
This workshop will assist educators to
effectively deliver the CHOICES
for Positive Youth Relationships program.
Highlights from the six lessons will
be introduced, including an opportunity
to view the
award-winning film, A
Love That Kills.
Several implementation options are
outlined and ways to create a comfort
level for
both
the educator and the participants are
suggested. Participants will have
an opportunity to experience several
lesson activities and interactive discussions
will focus on effective
support when disclosures occur.
Educators will be encouraged to engage
a community network of support that
will assist youth to sustain
safe relationship choices.
Presented by: Maggie Babcock choicestraining@sympatico.ca
It is critical that we give our youth
the message that there is a whole community
who cares about
them and
can offer information
and
support
to them. Community organizations and
associations
(eg. Police, Victim Services, Women’s
Shelters, Sexual Assault Centers, YWCA,
Psychologists and Social Workers) provide
a valuable resource for the CHOICES
for Positive Youth Relationships program.
They assist with delivery, facilitator
training, and follow-up support. This
workshop introduces the CHOICES
for Positive Youth Relationships program
to the community partners and outlines
the role that each partner may play.
Suggestions
for collaboration
in program delivery are given and tips
for effective support are offered.
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