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Tuesday, 22 November 2005


    Youth Group Meetings are held every Tuesday

    from 3 pm - 4 pm in Rosie's Place at

    Community Youth Services.

    All youth and young adults

    between the ages of 12-21* are welcome.

     

    Youth Group activities range from brief presentations about

     sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse;

    discussions and the development of projects aimed at

    increasing community awareness of these social issues AND

    to impact the attitudes, values, norms and commonly held

    beliefs that support these crimes.

    We also encourage youth to contribute to community

    taskforce meetings, trainings and conferences.  Look at our

    website Calendar to search for upcoming engagement

    opportunities! Transportation and honorariums for

    participation are almost always provided.

      In the past, youth have contributed to the development of a 5

    minute Promotional Video for local community television on

    sexual assault awareness. Participants were involved in every

    aspect of the development including storyboard planning,

    scripting, conducting photoshoots and recording music and

    narration. The project has been made possible through our

    partnerships with both YAYA Media and Rosie's Place

    (CYS). The PSA aired in September 2007 and was also played

    on Comcast, channel 22.

    Click here to view the video on YouTube!

    * Young adults over the age of 21 are still invited to get involved and are encouraged to contact PiPE staff for alternative opprotunities to meet and contribute!

 

This page contains artwork, writing, and information gathered by Youth participating in PiPE's Youth Group.

 

  

What do we know about

sexual violence?

 

  • It's wrong!
  • It's generally a socially taboo subject to talk about.
  • It's extremely common. 1 in 4 females and 1 in 6 males will be sexually victimized BEFORE their 18th birthday.
  • It occurs in many different forms, including physical and mental abuse.
  • Females, males & gender varient individuals are sexually victimized.
  • It can happen in the workplace, home, school, military, church, parties, shelters, prison, hospitals, nursing homes and school.
  • Perpetrators are most often people we know and trust.

 

What attitudes, values, expectations and

What attitudes, values, expectations and

 values could we promote to encourage

 respect, dignity & allyship?

  • Promote Self-Esteem ~ Don't let other limit you.
  • Give others permission to dress "outside of box of gender roles"
  • Don't judge!
  • Encourage people to speak up for RESPECT.
  • Let kids be kids - don't limit based on gender.
  • Limit exposure to television.
  • Talk and/or pray together about promoting non-violence.
  • Express you values to others, especially kids in your life.
  • Learn and practice Non-Violent Conflict Resolution Skills.
  • Trust yourself.

   What Makes a Relationship Healthy?

What Makes a Relationship Healthy?

 

  • "A healthy relationship is an honest one, whether you are lovers, friends, family or acquaintences - honestly is very important. Respect each other's space and privacy no matter how close you are. Listen, respect, be honest." -Roxy
  • "Supporting each others hopes and dreams - knowing each other better than anyone else. Saying please and thank you no matter how long you've been together!" -annonymous
  • "I think time, committment and the will to make things run smoothly between partners." -annonymous
  • "Two way communication. One person listens while the other speaks what's in their heart and mind. Both people have equal opprotunity and support from one another to express themselves. -annonymous
  • "Trusting people who never lie to you and who are always there. -annonymous
  • "I think a healthy relationship is one where both people make an effort to be honest about their needs and communicate clear boundaries." -annoymous 

 

Responses were gathered through a Poster Board, designed by Roxy and displayed at Community Youth Services [until it fell off the wall and broke :)]

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 26 August 2008 )
 
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