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Inside/Out is a community based program, designed to reduce relationship abuse by encouraging positive, respectful relationships. It is offered by the Kelowna Women's Shelter in schools and community settings, free of charge.  We believe that information and education can empower our youth to create a future without violence and abuse.

Inside/Out:

-Explores beliefs that contribute to forming healthy relationships with self and others.

-Provides a safe and non judegmental setting where youth are encouraged to share ideas, express thoughts and feelings and be creative and inspired.

-Focuses on values that define healthy social behavior and social networking.

-Fosters the development of critical thinking skills that empower youth to make positive lifestyle choices.

-Equips youth with the tools to break the cycle of abuse.

Group facilitators of Inside/Out, support participants in developing positive self-esteem and identity and in building respectful relationships.  Through the sharing of information, group discussions, critical thinking activities and multimedia resources, youth are given the opportunity to learn tools that will help them make healthy value-based life choices.

-Inside/Out is delivered in schools grades K-12 and in various community settings such as youth groups and youth clubs.

-It is offered to both boys and girls and groups may be gender separated or mixed.

-Single workshops and presentations or weekly groups of 6-12 weeks, can be accommodated.

-Group content is age and gender appropriate, being flexible and adaptable, so as to best meet the needs of the participants.

Inside/Out is also a proud partner in the YM-YWCA sponsored Week Without Violence in October 2011.

Topics Focus on areas of Self, Relationships With Others, Feelings, Social Behavior and Social Networking.

Specific areas addressed may include:

Self Esteem/Identity

Self Respect

Social Responsibilty/Substance Use/Abuse

Body Image and Eating Disorders

Depression/Feelings and Suicide

Self-Harm

Friendships

Dating

Families

Responsible Social Networking

Self-Care

Participant Comments from Inside/Out 2011

I learned how to deal with stress...and how to resove conflict in a healthy way.   - grade 8 boy

It gave me the tools to be more confident...I can set boundaries for myself.   - grade 9 girl

I learned how to be a good friend.  - mixed grade 3 students

Everyone is special because they are different.  -  mixed grade K-2

You shouldn't judge...everyone has a story.  grade 11 girl

I learned how to recognize a bad relationship, and how to deal with it.  - grade 9 girl

I have thought about who I am a little more and also who I want to be.  - grade 8 boy

Made me realize that some things need to change. - grade 9 girl

I know I am not alone. - I feel better about myself. - grade 8 girl

Teacher Comments from Inside/Out 2011

If you would like to see Inside/Out offered in your schoolor your child’s school or group, or if you have any comments or questions regarding program availability, please contact:

Crystal Kneller at Violence Prevention at 250-763-1040 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

I learned how to deal with stress…and how to resolve conflict in a healthy way. – grade 8 boy

It gave me the tools to be more confident…I can set boundaries for myself. – grade 9 girl

I learned how to be a good friend. – grade 3 students

I learned how to deal with stress…and how to resolve conflict in a healthy way. – grade 8 boy

It gave me the tools to be more confident…I can set boundaries for myself. – grade 9 girl

I learned how to be a good friend. – grade 3 students