We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario.
Today we look at no. 25 which says: Use and build on existing age-appropriate education programs for primary and secondary schools, and universities and colleges. Such programs should include: violence prevention, recognizing healthy and abusive relationships, identifying subtle indicators of coercive control, understanding risk factors (such as stalking, fear caused by IPV, strangulation, threats to kill), managing and processing feelings, dispute resolution, community and bystander obligations, the need for safety planning and risk management, and the unique experiences in rural and urban settings.
Interval House Executive Director Erin Lee says this has to start with including IPV into curriculum at every level.
Lee says its about making sure the right message is delivered to the right groups.
You can hear the complete talk with Erin about recommendation no 25 on our website, LanarkLeedsToday.ca.
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