Violence and abuse prevention program helps Canadian youth

Education is the best tool to prevent abuse, bullying, exploitation and other violent situations from occurring, and for more than 25 years the country's leading >non-profit organization, the Canadian Red Cross, has played a key role in reduce incidents through violence and abuse prevention education.

With programs like It's Not Your Fault, which is designed for Canadian youth over the age of 12, the Canadian Red Cross helps young people understand the types of abuse, why abuse happens and where they can go for help.

What's It's Not Your Fault?
The Canadian Red Cross is committed to helping vulnerable children in need, and with the It's Not Your Fault educational program, the organization strives to give all youth knowledge about violence and abuse prevention and the skills to help themselves and their friends if needed.

In addition to exploring why violence occurs, It's Not Your Fault helps Canadian youth over the age of 12 understand the effects of emotional, physical, sexual and verbal abuse as well as neglect and exploitation.

Through the program, young people can learn that they and their friends have a right to be safe from violence...and if it happens to them, it is not their fault!! Help is available.

How you can help
To put end to violence, individuals first have to understand why it occurs and what steps can be taken to reach out for help or to give assistance to someone in need.

With It's Not Your Fault, the Canadian Red Cross provides participants with valuable knowledge about the cycle of abuse and how to sever it - those who take the course can also become better equipped to provide aid to someone when they need it most.

You can learn more about the course by visiting us online or by reaching out to a local Canadian Red Cross office.

Another way you can help those affected by violence and abuse is by choosing to donate to the Canadian Red Cross. Your support will help the Canadian Red Cross continue to offer programs that strive to reduce violence in the country and improve the lives of impacted individuals.