About CAPS Hauraki Healthy Relationship Programme
CAPS Hauraki has been delivering Healthy Relationship Programmes into High Schools throughout Waikato since 2016. Initially this was the ACC Mates and Dates Programme, and now our own Healthy Relationship Programme.
CAPS Hauraki Healthy Relationship Programme was created, in line with the NZ Curriculum, to support young people to navigate happy and healthy consensual relationships as they grow into adults and to prevent relationship violence. Working with young people is one of the most effective ways to equip them with relationship skills and behaviours that they can carry with them throughout their life.
CAPS Hauraki Healthy Relationship Programme is about all kinds of relationships - including friends, family and whānau.
The programme teaches students how to:
The programme is delivered in each year and developed to be appropriate for that age group. It is delivered by trained facilitators using various teaching methods to engage and meet students’ learning needs such as small groups discussions, audio/video media, role playing, anonymous question box, problem solving through scenarios etc.
The content includes material and discussion regarding issues that young people face in today’s environment. This includes consent & the law of consent, dating, relationships, gender terminology & stereotypes, bystander intervention and sexual + relationship violence. The programme takes a harm minimisation approach by openly discussing topics so young people are empowered with information to make safe choices.
Participating in the programme
We highly encourage participation in the programme, however, attendance in lessons is not compulsory. If at any time a parent/caregiver decides they do not want their child to attend, they will be placed in other classes for those lessons. Students will also be informed that they can opt out at any time.
If you have any questions about the CAPS Hauraki Healthy Relationship Programme, please don’t hesitate to contact our Programme Coordinator – Veronica Maree: [email protected].
2023 – CAPS Hauraki – Healthy Relationship Programme
Session 1 - Consent & the law
Through classroom discussion, individual + small group exercises, students will explore the concept of consent, including the law around sexual consent. Students will practice using effective communication techniques to ensure positive interactions, as well as learning to deal with situations involving pressure. Students will reflect on who they can turn to for support.
Learning Outcomes:
1.1 Understand the components of consent including the law of sexual consent.
1.2 Recognise what is not consent & how to effectively handle a no
1.3 Demonstrate effective communication skills to negotiate consent and respond to pressure.
1.4 Identify supportive people and agencies.
Session 2 - Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships
Through classroom discussion students will identify behaviors of both healthy and an unhealthy relationships. Students will identify and understand impacts of different types of abuse, as well as how to handle unhealthy behaviours in a relationship.
Learning Outcomes:
2.1 Understand the concept of the Power and control wheel.
2.2 Identify abusive behaviours found in unhealthy relationships.
2.3 Understand that all abuse is harmful.
2.4 Recognise healthy behaviours in a healthy relationship.
Session 3 – Gender + Diversity
Through classroom discussion, individual + small group exercises students will understand terminology associated with Gender, Sexuality and Identity. Students will consider gender stereotypes and how these expectations can impact on individuals and their relationships. Also, thinking critically about the positives and negatives of social media.
Learning Outcomes:
3.1 Respect a diverse range of gender identities.
3.2 Develop skills in critiquing messages about gender and sexuality as seen in media/online.
3.3 Understand the impacts that gender role expectations have on individuals and their relationships.
3.4 Understand positives and negatives of online and how to keep safe online.
Session 4 - Keeping safe with our mates.
Through classroom discussion, individual + small group exercises, learn skills to support their peers and recognise when things are not as they should be.
Learning Outcomes:
4.1 Understand the meaning of bystander intervention and when it is safe or not safe to Intervene
4.2 Identify ways to reach out to support others.
CAPS Hauraki Healthy Relationship Programme was created, in line with the NZ Curriculum, to support young people to navigate happy and healthy consensual relationships as they grow into adults and to prevent relationship violence. Working with young people is one of the most effective ways to equip them with relationship skills and behaviours that they can carry with them throughout their life.
CAPS Hauraki Healthy Relationship Programme is about all kinds of relationships - including friends, family and whānau.
The programme teaches students how to:
- have healthy relationships built on respect, equality, and consent. This includes communication skills, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- exercise their rights and responsibilities related to consent and safety.
- be critical of ideas in media about equality, gender, body image and sexualisation.
- identify inappropriate and abusive behaviours.
- access help from trusted adults and professionals in their community.
- safely intervene in situations that could lead to harm.
The programme is delivered in each year and developed to be appropriate for that age group. It is delivered by trained facilitators using various teaching methods to engage and meet students’ learning needs such as small groups discussions, audio/video media, role playing, anonymous question box, problem solving through scenarios etc.
The content includes material and discussion regarding issues that young people face in today’s environment. This includes consent & the law of consent, dating, relationships, gender terminology & stereotypes, bystander intervention and sexual + relationship violence. The programme takes a harm minimisation approach by openly discussing topics so young people are empowered with information to make safe choices.
Participating in the programme
We highly encourage participation in the programme, however, attendance in lessons is not compulsory. If at any time a parent/caregiver decides they do not want their child to attend, they will be placed in other classes for those lessons. Students will also be informed that they can opt out at any time.
If you have any questions about the CAPS Hauraki Healthy Relationship Programme, please don’t hesitate to contact our Programme Coordinator – Veronica Maree: [email protected].
2023 – CAPS Hauraki – Healthy Relationship Programme
Session 1 - Consent & the law
Through classroom discussion, individual + small group exercises, students will explore the concept of consent, including the law around sexual consent. Students will practice using effective communication techniques to ensure positive interactions, as well as learning to deal with situations involving pressure. Students will reflect on who they can turn to for support.
Learning Outcomes:
1.1 Understand the components of consent including the law of sexual consent.
1.2 Recognise what is not consent & how to effectively handle a no
1.3 Demonstrate effective communication skills to negotiate consent and respond to pressure.
1.4 Identify supportive people and agencies.
Session 2 - Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships
Through classroom discussion students will identify behaviors of both healthy and an unhealthy relationships. Students will identify and understand impacts of different types of abuse, as well as how to handle unhealthy behaviours in a relationship.
Learning Outcomes:
2.1 Understand the concept of the Power and control wheel.
2.2 Identify abusive behaviours found in unhealthy relationships.
2.3 Understand that all abuse is harmful.
2.4 Recognise healthy behaviours in a healthy relationship.
Session 3 – Gender + Diversity
Through classroom discussion, individual + small group exercises students will understand terminology associated with Gender, Sexuality and Identity. Students will consider gender stereotypes and how these expectations can impact on individuals and their relationships. Also, thinking critically about the positives and negatives of social media.
Learning Outcomes:
3.1 Respect a diverse range of gender identities.
3.2 Develop skills in critiquing messages about gender and sexuality as seen in media/online.
3.3 Understand the impacts that gender role expectations have on individuals and their relationships.
3.4 Understand positives and negatives of online and how to keep safe online.
Session 4 - Keeping safe with our mates.
Through classroom discussion, individual + small group exercises, learn skills to support their peers and recognise when things are not as they should be.
Learning Outcomes:
4.1 Understand the meaning of bystander intervention and when it is safe or not safe to Intervene
4.2 Identify ways to reach out to support others.
