YOUTH ENGAGEMENT & SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Gillian’s Place is able to offer a variety of engaging youth programs that include: school-based and youth group educational workshops, male allyship/healthy masculinities workshops, youth ambassador programs, school projects, and volunteer opportunities!

Note: School presentations are available in the following areas: St. Catharines, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and West Niagara including Jordan, Vineland, Beamsville, Grimsby and Smithville. If your school is in South Niagara, please contact Birchway Niagara (Women’s Place of South Niagara)

 

School Programs

A large part of our community education and violence prevention strategy at Gillian’s Place is focused on our partnerships with local elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools. 

School Presentations

Gillian’s Place Community Education and Violence Prevention Programs are key to building practical awareness and understanding surrounding Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in an age-appropriate manner. Learning more about healthy relationships, responsible decision making, and social responsibility can ultimately help youth succeed and reach their full potential in relationships including friendships, family, and intimate relationships.

Youth Engagement 

Coaching Boys into Men

Coaching Boys into Men (CBIM) is an evidence-based program designed to to involve male athletes and coaches in conversations about healthy relationships, consent, mental health, and building safer and more supportive athletic and recreational cultures. This program consists of 12 weekly discussions facilitated by the coaches, aimed at equipping coaches to effectively mentor their young male athletes.

Gillian's Place has partnered with the District School Board of Niagara and Niagara Catholic District School Board to provide coaches with training to positively influence how young men think and behave both on, and off, the field. 

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Schedule YOUR Youth Engagement & School Programs

If you would like to find out more about how to engage your student/youth group in the work to end gender-based violence, contact Amanda Di Zio, Community Engagement Coordinator, at
905.684.4000 ext. 255 or amandadz@gilliansplace.com or complete our Community Education Request Form and we can create a customized youth engagement plan that is right for your youth group!

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