About [Ending Violence]
[Ending Violence] focuses on dating violence prevention from a law and justice perspective. Content includes basic information about dating abuse in addition to legal definitions, rights and responsibilities under the law and information about accessing the civil and criminal justice systems to protect yourself.
The [Ending Violence] curriculum includes three modules, each of which is sub-divided into distinct, easily presentable units. The DVD also offers a self-guided mode for students to use on their own or supervised. All the materials needed to implement the program are in the box, including:
- The Quick Start Guide.
- Yes/no classroom activity cards.
- Poster for classroom display.
- DVD-ROM with User Tutorial, Group Presentation, Self-Guided Modes, Educator Guide, Adult Presentation and Parent Notification Forms.
Additional online resources include classroom handouts, tips for using [Ending Violence] with specific audiences and extended lesson plans.
[Ending Violence] was designed for middle and high school age youth. Depending on your age group, you may want to modify the program to be as relevant and appropriate for your audience as possible. [Ending Violence] comes with a guide that will help you map out how to adapt the program for the grades you teach.
[Ending Violence] has been used successfully in classroom and after-school settings as well as in alternative settings such as juvenile detention facilities. The program is designed to be easily used by educators, law enforcement, medical professionals, domestic violence advocates and youth service providers. No prior expertise in dating violence is required.
