Relationship violence and healthy relationships are not just adult issues. Through funding provided by the Department of Justice, the Port Moody Police Victim Services Unit and the staff and students at Heritage Woods Secondary have teamed up to challenge youth to define their relationships.  What makes a relationship healthy?  What does a healthy relationship look like?  What defines a relationship?  These questions can be difficult to answer as an adult how would our youth answer them?  With changing technology and increasing use of social media tools, relationship dynamics are becoming more challenging.  Heritage Woods students were encouraged to explore the various types of relationships they have with their peers, their parents, their siblings and the complexities some of their relationships may have.  Through classroom discussions, an informational presentation on the impact of social media on their relationships and a curriculum on Healthy Relationships, students were encouraged to articulate their learning in a creative way through visual art, music and dance.  Visual Artwork will be on display at the Galleria May 30-31. An evening event on June 1 at 6pm Heritage Woods Secondary will feature all the student works, visual art, music, poetry and dance.

These events are held during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week May 29-June 4. The goal of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week is to raise awareness about the issues facing victims and survivors of crime and the services and laws in place to help victims, survivors and their families. It is also about acknowledging the dedicated work of service providers who assist victims and survivors of crime and their families. The theme for the Week is “The Power of Our Voices.”

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