Consent

Background Resources

• Tips for Delivering Human Development & Sexual Health Information to Students
  WECHU
  Grades 1-12
  General information to support effective implementation of sexual health education class. This is also available in French.
• Instructional Methods and Activities
  Teachingsexualhealth.ca
  Grades 1-12
  Various instructional methods to promote student understanding and how it relates to their own ideas, values, and experiences as it relates to sexual health curriculum (e.g., role play, small groups, class discussion, and videos).
• Responding to Student Questions
  Teachingsexualhealth.ca
  Grades 1-12
  Guidance for educators when responding to student questions during sexual health education.
• How to Incorporate Consent Throughout the Year
  Sexual Health Options Resource Education Centre
  Grades JK-12
  Learn ways to incorporate consent lessons throughout the school year in many interpersonal interactions. Find more resources from the Sexual Health Options Resource Education Centre.
• Trauma and violence informed teaching - Why it is critically important, and how we can do it
  PHE Canada
  Grades JK-12
  It is important for students to feel welcomed and safe at school. When teaching about consent, it is crucial to ensure that students who may have experienced trauma in the past are not re-traumatized.
• Preparing lessons for teaching - Gender-Based Violence Prevention
  Ophea
  Grades JK-12
  Provides information to consider when adopting a consent-based approach on gender-based violence prevention education. Resources include: tips for creating a safe space for learning, educational activities, professional learning and Duty to Report (French available)

Lesson and Activities

• Jeopardy Game (French)
  WECHU
  Grade 7-8
  This is an interactive game for educators to use within the classroom to reinforce the Ministry of Education’s Healthy Living Strand: Human Development and Sexual Health Grade 7 and 8 curriculum (2019). Facilitator’s Guide (English and French)
• Consent
  Teachingsexualhealth.ca
  Grade 1-12
  Navigate the teacher’s portal for lessons, activities, games and educational material about consent, including consent lessons about media and technology.
• Human Development and Sexual Health
  Ophea
  Grade 1-12
  Find resources on consent, decision making, communication, and relationships aligned with the 2019 Health and Physical Education Curriculum. A free educator account is required to access resources. (French available). Activities include:
  • Consent Means Respecting Yourself and Others: Lesson plan geared toward Grade 2 to learn the importance of consent and how to stand up for ourselves and others.
  • Communicating Clearly: Lesson plan for Grade 7 students to understand the concept of consent, how consent is communicated, and the need to communicate clearly when making decisions about sexual activity. 
  • Photo Sharing Scenario Activity: Grade 7-9 students work through a scenario to explore what consent means in a real-life situation and how violation of consent can occur when intimate photos are shared without permission. 
  • Consent Tea Party: Geared to students of all ages. It reviews the concept of consent using the analogy of a tea party. Creates a safe space to talk about consent in an easy-to-understand way. 
  • Introduction to Consent – Video: A video that aims for viewers to be able to communicate the definition of consent in Canada and understand why starting from a place of consent is important to the prevention of sexual violence.
• Every Body Curious 
  Grade 5-7
  Educational YouTube series hosted by 2 experts leading respectful and thought-provoking discussions with youth about sexual health, relationships, communication, consent and more.
• What’s the Deal Activity Book (Grade 7/8) & It Is a Big Deal Activity Book (Grades 9-12)
  Canadian Centre for Child Protection
  Grade 7-8 and 9-12
  Free downloadable activity book covering consent, boundaries, and other healthy relationship topics.
• White Ribbon – Draw the Line (French)
  Grade 1-12
  Lesson plans for elementary and secondary curriculum including information about relationships, consent, personal safety, and why, when, and how bystanders should respond to sexual violence. Download free Draw the Line user guides, postcards, and posters. 

• Healthy Schools Certification – Ophea
  Gives your school the tools to promote and enhance the health and well-being of students, school staff, and the broader school community. Ideas for Action can get you started on this journey by providing engaging activities that are “Connected to School, Connected to Community, and Connected to Self”. Contact your school nurse or send an email to csh@wechu.org to find out more about supporting your school in achieving a Healthy Schools Certification.

• Quiz: How much do you know about consent?
  Kids Help Phone
  Quiz to review how much you know about consent (can review article on consent for more information).
• May: Sexual Assault Prevention Month
  In Ontario, May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month. Help increase awareness for prevention and connect youth to help when they need it. Find more information and resources and a digital toolkit with social media posts that you can share.
• Dress Purple Day Guide for Teachers and Educational Professionals:
  Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies
  JK – Grade 12
  Guidance and support for educators using the Ontario Dress Purple Day Prevention Classroom Resources, covering the effective use of lessons and activities, appropriate responses to disclosures from children, and Duty to Report.

• WECHU Prom Toolkit / Party Safer Toolkit
  Using a harm reduction approach, these toolkits can be used to promote prom and party safety to prevent harm from substance use and sexual violence. Resources can be used in class discussions, assemblies, announcements, school community communications, and school social media. Includes links to additional resources that support the development of safe and inclusive environments to end gender-based violence. (English and French)

• 211 South West Region Ontario
  Visit the website or call 2-1-1 to get help in finding local agencies that support youth in our region, including drop-in centres, counselling, and crisis services. 
• Windsor-Essex Youth Services Card
  Provides contact information related to services and referral support in Windsor-Essex County for a variety of youth services.
• Sexual Assault Crisis Centre
  Offers a variety of services including victim support, crisis intervention, counselling, and public education (Consent, We Raise Our Children, Trafficking Prevention). Services also available in French. Additional language help available from the Multicultural Council of Windsor-Essex County. For immediate support, call their 24HR CRISIS LINE at 519-253-9667.
• One Stop Talk
  Call 1-855-416-8255 or chat online. Youth under 17 can instantly connect with a therapist for free and develop a plan and get connected to local supports. Parents/caregivers can connect to the service with their child. Culturally diverse therapists and interpretation services available. Visit website for hours of operation.