Professional Learning

On this page, you will find a number of professional learning resources related to Gender-Based Violence Prevention Education. 

e-Learning Module- Gender-Based Violence Prevention Education 

Ophea’s Gender-Based Violence Prevention e-Learning module was developed to increase educator awareness and understanding of gender-based violence, and the importance of teaching gender-based violence prevention in schools.

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Webinar - Gender-Based Violence Prevention Education in School Communities; Q&A Panel Discussion

This panel discussion occurred in partnership with Egale Canada, Ontario Coalition for Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC), White Ribbon Canada and Ophea. The panelists discussed the topic of consent and behaviours that constitute gender-based violence from different perspectives and its practical application in identifying gender-based violence in classrooms, schools, and communities.

The webinar was held on December 8th, 2022.

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Webinar - Ask Us: Exploring Human Development & Sexual Health within the Elementary H&PE Curriculum

Ophea hosted an hour-long Q&A session to learn and share strategies for providing inclusive Human Development and Sexual Health education and considerations for creating safe and supportive in-person and virtual learning environments.

The webinar was held on May 19th, 2022.

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Webinar -  Creating a Culture of Consent in School Communities Panel

This webinar occurred in partnership with Ophea, Egale, and OCRCC to: increase knowledge and understanding of consent and health relationships, increase understanding of how to build culture of consent, and increase awareness of the resources available. 

The webinar was held on December 9th, 2021,

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Webinar - Drawing the Line on Gender-Based Violence in Ontario

This webinar, developed in partnership with Ophea and the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC), is designed for grades 7-12 educators to discuss the use of education for gender-based violence prevention. The session will make connections to the Health and Physical Education curricula and provide planning and teaching considerations to support teachers in initiating and continuing conversations in a safe and supportive environment for all learners.

The webinar was held on March 3rd, 2021.

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IG Live - Consent and Gender Based Violence Prevention in Schools

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence (#16daysofactivismagainstgenderbasedviolence), we are chatting with Tamara Dixon on the importance of preventing gender based violence.

This Instagram Live was held on December 7th, 2022.

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IG Live -  Based Violence Prevention

As part of sexual assault prevention month, Ophea chatted with Julie Lalonde, and students from the Thornlea Wellness Initiative Council to chat about the topic of Gender-Based Violence Prevention.

This Instagram Live was held on May 25th 2022.

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IG Live -  Exploring Gender Identity in the Classroom

As part of sexual assault prevention month, Ophea chatted with Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) and the Ontario Association for the Support of Physical & Health Educators to discuss the topic of exploring gender identity in the classroom. 

This Instagram Live was held on May 18th 2022.

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IG Live - Consent 101 with Julie S. Lalonde

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence (#16daysofactivismagainstgenderbasedviolence), we are hosting some Instagram chats on consent, healthy relationships and bystander intervention.

This Instagram Live was held on November 25th, 2020.

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IG Live - Pop Culture and Consent with Julie S. Lalonde

Educator Julie S. Lalonde gives tips on how to use pop culture as a launching point for discussions of consent, healthy relationships and the role of bystanders.

This Instagram Live was held on December 1st, 2020.

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IG Live - Working Together to End Online Gender-Based Violence with Julie S. Lalonde

Tips and strategies for addressing online gender-based violence with youth!

This Instagram Live was held on December 8th, 2020.

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IG Live : Consent! A discussion with Julie S. Lalonde (in French only)

We often ask the question “What is gender-based violence?” while we should be asking “What is consent?”. During this session, Julie discusses consent and strategies to speak with kids and teens in your setting.

This Instagram Live was held on December 3rd, 2020.

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