(Part of the PEP Talk Prevention Program, formerly the I’m A Great Kid! series)

Shaun may be weak on bike-riding skills, but he is strong on determination. With the help of an understanding friend and his own will to succeed, Shaun feels great about himself and wins the respect of others.

(Part of the PEP Talk Prevention Program, formerly the I’m A Great Kid! series)

Kamal is terrified to go to the live reptile shoe with his class, but he’s embarrassed to admit he’s afraid. What if the kids tease him? What if they laugh? He tries various ways to let people know he’s afraid without actually saying it. In desperation Kamal finds a last-minute way to communicate clearly, with surprising results.

(Part of the PEP Talk Prevention Program, formerly the I’m A Great Kid! series)

It seems like everyone is in a club except Dee-Dee. All of her friends are excluding her, even though Dee-Dee knows she’s a good friend to all of them. So she comes up with her own club that includes everyone and shows her classmates how friends should treat each other.

(Part of the PEP Talk Prevention Program, formerly the I’m A Great Kid! series)

When Joseph and Devon find money in the school yard the two friends have different thoughts about what to do. Should they say “finders keepers” or find out who lost it? It takes some courage but Devon figures out how to help Joseph make the right choice.

(Part of the PEP Talk Prevention Program, formerly the I’m A Great Kid! series)

Claire can’t kick the soccer ball in a straight line no matter how hard she tries, but her coach still tells her she’s his star player. When he tickles her and asks her to keep it a secret, Claire feels weird. Too much flattery and too much contact give her that “uh-oh” feeling. The situation is resolved happily when Claire decides not to keep the secrets from others, and communicates her feelings.

(Part of the PEP Talk Prevention Program, formerly the I’m A Great Kid! series)

Every day this week a big kid steals a part of Joseph’s lunch. First it’s his brownie, but them it’s his sandwich, which leaves Joseph with nothing but carrots sticks for lunch. Joseph doesn’t want to tattle, but he’s hungry and doesn’t like having to eat lunch alone. When he asks for help from the principal, Joseph learns that there’s a difference between tattling and telling.

This is a true story of Iggy, a special dog who helps kids get through difficult times. When children dislose abuse, they often must navigate an unfamiliar chain of events, sometimes even needing to testify in court. Iggy is an accredited facility dog, and his job is to make each child he meets comfortable with the job they have to do.

Includes all 6 books: Never Give Up: A story about self-esteem; Reptile Flu: A story about communication; Sign Up Here: A story about friendship; A Tattle-tell Tale: A story about getting help; Fifteen Dollars and Thirty-five Cents: A story about choices; and, That Uh-oh Feeling: A story about touch.

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Making A Difference:
The Community Responds to Child Abuse

My Court Case - Tool-kit for
Preparing Child Witnesses

This course is designed for anyone involved in providing services to children, youth and families with the aim of reducing child abuse and family violence. It will help participants to identify the signs of child abuse and family violence, and how to respond effectively when a child or youth has been abused, or is at risk for abuse. The content of this program will assist agencies in addressing barriers to reporting suspicions of abuse and developing proactive policies and procedures.

This course is designed to help individuals better understand and recognize the potential impact of trauma on children and youth and provide strategies to support both young people and ourselves in creating an environment that is safe and trauma-responsive.