Basic training module

Training workbook
Lesson 1 – The “why” of this training
3 Topics
Chapter 1 – Why develop training for school staff?
Chapter 2 – Why the SPARX program was created
Chapter 3 – Why should we talk about positive romantic and intimate relationships with teenagers?
Lesson 2 – Positive romantic and intimate relationships
2 Topics | 1 Quiz
Chapter 1 – Core components of a positive romantic and intimate relationship
Youths’ Romantic Relationships Survey
Chapter 1 – Core components of a positive romantic and intimate relationship – CONTINUED
Lesson 3 – Teen dating violence
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Chapter 1 – Dispelling some myths about violence
Quiz – Myths
Chapter 2 – The different forms of violence
Chapter 3 – Contexts in which violence occurs
Chapter 4 – Statistics on violence
Chapter 5 – Is this relationship positive?
Chapter 5 – Is this relationship positive? – CONTINUED
Chapter 6 – Mutual violence
Lesson 4 – Factors that facilitate communication with teenagers
3 Topics
Chapter 1 – Factors that facilitate communication with teenagers
Chapter 1 – Factors that facilitate communication with teenagers – CONTINUED
Chapter 1 – Factors that facilitate communication with teenagers – CONTINUED 2
Lesson 5 – How to answer teenagers’ questions
8 Topics | 2 Quizzes
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Chapter 2 – What lies behind teenagers’ questions
Quiz – Needs 1
Chapter 2 – What lies behind teenagers’ questions – CONTINUED
Quiz – Needs 2
Chapter 3 – Answering teenagers’ questions step by step
Chapter 4 – Exercice 1
Chapter 5 – Exercice 2
Chapter 6 – The need for information
Chapter 7 – Questions asked in a group setting
Lesson 6 – How to react when a teenager confides in you
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Chapter 1 – How to react when someone confides in you
Chapter 2 – Helpful attitudes and reactions… and those to avoid
Quiz – Reactions
Chapter 2 – Helpful attitudes and reactions… and those to avoid – CONTINUED
Chapter 2 – Helpful attitudes and reactions… and those to avoid – CONTINUED 2
Lesson 7 – Conclusion
1 Topic
References
Certificate

References

Basic training module Lesson 7 – Conclusion References

  • Exner-Cortens, D., Eckenrode, J., & Rothman, E. (2013). Longitudinal associations between teen dating violence victimization and adverse health outcomes. Pediatrics, 131(1), 71-78. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2012-1029
  • Fernet, M., Hébert, M., Brodeur, G., & Théorêt, V. (2019). ”When you’re in a relationship, you say no, but your partner insists”: Sexual dating violence and ambiguity among girls and youth women. Journal of Interpersonal Violence.
    https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260519867149
  • Fernet, M., Hébert, M., Couture, S., & Brodeur, G. (2019). Meeting the needs of adolescent and emerging adult victims of sexual violence in their romantic relationships: A mixed methods study exploring barriers to help-seeking. Child Abuse & Neglect, 91, 41-51.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.01.019
  • Hébert, M., Blais, M., & Lavoie, F. (2017). Prevalence of teen dating victimization among a representative sample of high school students in Quebec. International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 17(3), 225-233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijchp.2017.06.001
  • Hébert, M., Daspe, M. È., Lapierre, A., Godbout, N., Blais, M., Fernet, M., & Lavoie, F. (2019). A meta-analysis of risk and protective factors for dating violence victimization: The role of family and peer interpersonal context. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 20(4), 574-590. https://doi.org/10.1177/1524838017725336
  • Hébert, M., Moreau, C., Blais, M., Lavoie, F., & Guerrier, M. (2017). Child sexual abuse as a risk factor for teen dating violence: Findings from a representative sample of Quebec youth. Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, 10(1), 51-61. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-016-0119-7
  • Institut National de Santé publique du Québec. (2019). Rapport québécois sur la violence et la santé. https://inspq.qc.ca/sites/default/files/publications/2380_rapport_quebecois_violence_sante.pdf
  • Institut National de Santé publique du Québec. (2020). Trousse Média sur la violence conjugale – Cyberviolences dans les relations intimes. https://www.inspq.qc.ca/violence-conjugale/comprendre/cyberviolences-dans-les-relations-intimes
  • Lavoie, F., Hébert, M., Poitras, M., Blais, M. & the YRR Team. (2015). Seven Words and a Picture to Promote Healthy Romantic Relationships. Activity #1, YRR Survey Knowledge Transfer Campaign. Montréal : Université du Québec à Montréal.
  • Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale. (2005). Violence conjugale ou chicane de couple : pour y voir plus clair! https://maisons-femmes.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/fascicule.pdf
  • Sex Information & Education Council of Canada. (2019). Canadian guidelines for sexual health education. http://sieccan.org/sexual-health-education
  • Van Camp, T., Hébert, M., Guidi, E., Lavoie, F., & Blais, M. (2014). Teens’ self-efficacy to deal with dating violence as victim, perpetrator or bystander. International Review of Victimology, 20(3), 289-303. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269758014521741

For more references, please see the “Ressources” section for School Staff on SPARX’s website: https://etincelles.uqam.ca/en/school-staff/resources/

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