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We believe that prevention through education is key!

We offer information and presentations to individuals, early childhood development programs, schools, home school groups, parent groups, community groups, and organizations.

Call us to discuss how we can meet your educational needs.

About Preventative Education

At Dragonfly Sexual Violence Services, we believe that it is important to educate children on child sexual abuse just as they receive other safety information about other areas of concerns (i.e., fire safety; staying home alone safety, pool safety etc.). Our child and youth presentations ensure that children/youth have the knowledge and tools to recognize abuse and tell an adult if something were to happen to them. Our child and youth presentations are aligned with the Alberta Wellness Education Framework. Our programs teach children and youth effective personal safety strategies in a fun, age-appropriate and interactive way that builds resiliency skills and reduces their likelihood of victimization in the online and offline world. Topics include body awareness, healthy friendships, healthy relationships, safe and responsible use of technology, and knowing when to seek help. The Child & Youth Program has 4 Main Streams, each containing age-appropriate information on the topics.

Sexual Violence Prevention Program
"Who Do You Tell?"

Kindergarten – Grade 3
~ 50 min

This is our child sexual abuse prevention program. Children discuss okay touches and not okay touches. They learn the proper names of their private parts, talk about safe adults and what kind of secrets should not be kept. This is done through an interactive game and a story/video.

Understanding My Personal Safety

Grades 4-6
~50 minutes

This program builds off the knowledge of “Who Do You Tell” and discusses sexual harassment. Children learn that there are 3 types of harassment (writing, speaking, and touching). They learn that all forms of harassment are bad and what they can do if their friends or them are being treated this way.

Sexual Harassment & Bystander Intervention

Grades 7-9
~50 minutes

Continuing the knowledge and understanding of the subsequent two presentations, youth will go more in-depth in understanding the impacts of sexual harassment using age-appropriate examples. Youth will also learn how to intervene using the 4 D’s (Direct, Distract, Delegate, and Delay) along with resources for people experiencing harassment.

Sexual Assault & Victim Blaming

Grades 10-12
~50 minutes

The final presentation in this program discusses the definitions of sexual assault, consent, and coercion and understanding the differences between them. Youth will learn the rate of sexual assault in Canada, how to support a loved one who has experienced sexual violence, the resources available, understanding common misconceptions, and how to challenge victim blaming.

For Caregivers
  • Who Do You Tell?: Caregivers & School Staff
  • How to Talk to Your Child About Sexual Abuse (Younger Children)
  • How to Talk to Your Child About Sexual Abuse (Older Children)
Developing Healthy Relationships
Healthy Me

Kindergarten – Grade 3
~50 minutes

This workshop sets the groundwork for children to begin having healthy and happy relationships. Children discuss appropriate and inappropriate ways to express feelings; positive and negative friendship behaviours and the feelings that result from each; dealing with common interpersonal conflicts (e.g., taking turns, taking a time out, going to an adult or third party for help) with age-appropriate scenarios.

Healthy Friendship

Grade 4-6
~50 minutes

This program discusses key skills for children having healthy friendships in person and online (Cyberbullying). Discussing characteristics of healthy friendships, and unhealthy friendships, personal boundaries, consent, independence, respect, and safe adults to talk to. Children then play a fun and interactive jeopardy game that summarizes these topics.

Healthy Relationship

Grade 7-9
~50 minutes

Building off the skills discussed in healthy friendships, this program prepares youth for having healthy relationships, understanding consent, coercion, assertive communication, independence, and the balance of power in relationships. We also discuss teen dating violence, the cycle of violence and where to get help. ** This presentation focuses more on the skills of a healthy relationship**

Dating Violence

Grade 10-12
~50 minutes

The main objective of this program is to increase youths understanding of dating abuse and the forms that it may take on. This can increase peer to peer support and help-seeking behaviour from students in abusive dating relationships. This presentation will discuss misconceptions about abusive relationships, roles of abuser, target, and bystander, methods to keep abusers away, resources for violent relationships, ** This presentation focuses more on youth’s safety and resources surrounding teen dating violence relationships**

For Caregivers
  •  Promoting Healthy Friendships for Your Child (Younger Children)
  • Promoting Healthy Relationships for Your Child (Older Children)
Online Safety
Digital Safety Div. 1

Kindergarten – Grade 3
~50 minutes

Children are online earlier than ever. This program helps prepare them to be safe online. Discussing online boundaries, how to set them, why they are important, and the different kinds. Children learn the difference between public information and private information and why sharing private information is dangerous.

Digital Safety Div. 2

Grade 4-6
~50 minutes

Continuing the conversation of online safety, children begin to learn and understand what grooming is and the tactics that some people with bad intentions may use to get our private information. Children go over private and public information and how to protect themselves online.

Online Child Sexual Exploitation Div. 1

Grade 7-9
~50 minutes

This program is meant to build on the information from the division 1 presentation. We discuss online boundaries; online consent; nonconsensual photo sharing; online grooming; risks of sexting; victim-blaming; and resources to stay safe online. Teens talk about real online risks, watch some educational clips, and go through a scenario situation to test their online boundaries

Online Child Sexual Exploitation Div. 2

 Grade 10-12
~50 minutes

Building onto the knowledge from the previous workshops, youth will discuss the grooming process more in-depth, digital image abuse, the risks of online pornography and online dating, sextortion, victim blaming and resources to reach out to if they need. This is discussed using age-appropriate real-life scenarios where teen’s will get to reflect on their knowledge and understanding of what it means to be safe online.

For Caregivers
  •  Online Child Sexual Exploitation: What Caregivers Need to Know
Consent
Ask First

Kindergarten – Grade 3
~50 minutes

Laying the foundation of understanding for consent, boundaries, and body language is essential. This program does just that by defining and explaining what consent is and how to ask for it, what boundaries are and how we can respect others.

I Can Say No Too

Grade 4-6
~50 minutes

Following the understanding of consent, it is just as important to understand how to say no and how to respect others no’s. This workshop discusses healthy and kind ways to say no to our peers, and how we can deal with the big negative emotions (like sadness or anger) when someone says no and respond in respectful ways.

Disrespecting Consent

Grade 7-12
~50 minutes

This program focuses on understanding consent. In 2018, approximately 28% of Canadian’s fully understood what it meant to give and get consent. This is a decrease from 2015 where the number was 33%. In this presentation students will discuss consent in everyday situations, what it is, how it’s related to body language, what coercion is and how it is different from consent, and how to handle rejection in a healthy way.

For Caregivers
  • How to Talk to Your Child About Sexual Abuse (Older Children)
Child & Youth Education Pricing

At Dragonfly Centre, we believe that everyone should have access to accurate, high-quality anti-violence education. To sustain our educational programs and continue offering valuable resources, we rely on the support of our community. Our workshops are provided at cost-recovery rates, ensuring that we can maintain these essential services while remaining accessible. 

Workshop Rates: 

  • $500 for a full day (9 am – 3 pm) 
  • $300 for a half day (9 am – 12 pm or 12 pm – 3 pm) 
  • $120 for a single presentation 

In addition to the workshop fees, a mileage rate of $0.54/km will be applied for travel to locations outside of our immediate service area. 

Discounts & Special Rates:
We understand that financial constraints can sometimes be a barrier to accessing our programs. We are happy to discuss flexible payment options, including discounts for non-profit organizations, bulk bookings, or those facing financial hardship. Please contact us for more information. 

How to Book 

Booking a workshop, kiosk, or educational session is simple and straightforward! Just fill out the form below. If you have any questions, feel free to call our main office toll-free at 1-866-300-HEAL (4325). 

Our calendar fills up quickly, so we recommend booking at least 2-3 months in advance to secure your preferred date and time. Let’s work together to create an engaging and impactful session for your group! 

How to Book a Presentation

Please complete the form below to book your school/organization presentation. If you have any questions, you can call the main office toll free: 1-866-300-HEAL (4325).

Presentation Booking Form