Safe@School is a provincial project launched in 2007 led by the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) and the Centre d'orientation de prévention des agressions (COPA National). The project was originally funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education. As we are all aware, real change requires a concerted, long-term multi-pronged approach. Those who work with and provide care for students are more likely to be successful in creating and sustaining a respectful, safe, and healthy environment for students in a visionary and collaborative environment.
The goal of the Safe@School project is to foster just such innovation and cooperation, highlighting best practices that feature COPA National’s unique and constructive approach to violence prevention and the creation of safe, strong and free schools and communities.
All components of the Safe@School project are also available in French at Bien être à l'école.
For more information about how to access training or consultation, contact COPA. For further information about the Safe@School project, contact OTF.
Website
The Safe@School website offers teachers and the educational community a repertoire of relevant resources, as well as three different Professional Learning Modules.
These interactive modules were developed using COPA National’s unique and inspirational approach to prevention education and are based on the latest research and best practices for creating healthy and safe school environments.
- Bullying Prevention
- Equity and Inclusive Education (focus on homophobia, racism and sexism)
- Parents and Caregivers: Partners in Prevention
Educational Videos
As part of the Safe@School initiative, short educational films have been created to help sensitize and generate stronger commitment to creating safe, strong and free schools and communities in Ontario.
On bullying… Taking Bullying Seriously documents the short- and long-term impact of bullying on young people highlighting student and adult perspectives in this unscripted, moving testimonial.
L’intimidation, c‘est du sérieux! is the title of our original French-language film on bullying and prevention.
On equity and inclusive education… Hear Me Out documents the short- and long-term impact of social inequity (particularly, racism, homophobia and sexism) when played out in the school milieu. Older youth and adults with professional expertise share experiences and perspectives on the importance of fostering healthy and equitable learning environments.
(A video with testimonials by Francophone youth and adults in Ontario is also available called J’ai quelque chose à dire.)