Covenant House's free awareness and prevention presentations explain the issues surrounding homelessness and sex trafficking through youth stories and interactive activities that connect to the connect to curriculum. In each presentation, students learn:
Important information: the realities of homelessness and/or trafficking, how it can happen to anyone, and that help is available
What resources are available in their local community
How to build empathy and engage in civic responsibility and social justice
How to take action with fundraising, advocacy and volunteering opportunities
All three presentations support the Ministry of Education’s strategies for Student Success, Safe Schools and Equity and Inclusive Education. Curriculum connections also include Citizenship Education, Healthy Relationships, Well-being, and Character Education.
“I’ve seen a lot of presentations throughout high school; this one was by far the best. Powerful, enlightening and effective. Our facilitator talked to us, rather than at us. I was engaged on intellectual and emotional levels. I won’t forget the facts, faces and stories that were shared.
PROGRAMS APPROPRIATE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
TRAFFICKED
Sex trafficking often happens right in front of us. Survivors told us that they didn’t understand what was happening to them or know where to turn for help. This interactive presentation equips students with tools to protect themselves, so they will trust their guts, recognize the warning signs and reach out for help.
BEFORE YOU RUN
Students ask us how young people become homeless. The circumstances that lead to homelessness are as varied as the youth themselves. Students will learn the different paths to homelessness, the impact of various coping skills and ways to get help. Sharing our youth stories empowers students to become part of the solution.
REALITY CHECK
Students ask us about what life on the street is like for youth that are homeless. The reality is that it is a constant struggle with long-lasting effects. We deglamourize street life, encourage social justice and put students in our youth’s shoes with an activity that highlights the hardships of young people trying to live independently.
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