Strength In Action: An Educators' Guide To Preventing Domestic Violence

Developed by Breakthrough, a non-profit human rights organisation that uses media, education and pop culture to promote values of dignity, equality and justice, 'Strength in Action - an Educators' Guide to Preventing Domestic Violence,' aims to provide essential resources to teachers, facilitators and leaders who desire to make the world a safer place for women and girls. The publication was initially developed as a study guide to accompany Breakthrough's videos but according to the publishers, after input from various organisations, the result was a resource that includes exercises, workshop plans, visual media and human rights documents. Contributions were provided for the publication from educators, students, battered women, journalists and leaders from the women's movement. The publication aims to provide resources necessary to conduct a systematic, ongoing education process about preventing domestic violence.

Designed for young people, the main objectives of the resource guide are to:

• to create a dialogue around culture, violence, vulnerability, and rights;
• create an understanding of domestic violence: what is it, why it exists, and what can be done to prevent it;
• increase an understanding of human rights and their application to domestic violence; and
• encourage a better understanding of the role of gender and the notions of masculinity and femininity.

The guide aims to encourage discussion about domestic violence with both boys and girls through a participatory process by stimulating dialogue and open discussions. It also encourages responsible taking action, problem solving, and negotiating skills. It aims to promote a gender sensitive approach to relationships, family and society. It focuses on experiential learning and is structured so that the facilitator guides the participants through a process of experiences and activities, reflection and discussion.