Jane Finch Community Centre
4400 Jane Street, #108
Toronto, ON
M3N 2K4
Program Details
Program:
Young Women's Group
Description:
The young women's group focuses on health issues and leadership iin a socially supportive environment through a participant-driven process. Each session focuses on a topic determined by the participants and includes an aspect of physical fitness which is of interest to the group. Additionally, the group includes a focus on creating theatrical pieces based on the experiences of the participating young women. The program was developed in response to high incidents of teenage pregnancy, risk of STDs, AIDS and substance use. the rationale is that when young women are able to access resources and a peer support group, they will develop resiliency which will assist them in making healthy decisions when in situations which could put them at risk.
Stage:
Final Report
Date:
From: Apr/01/2005
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To: Mar/31/2006
Program Focus
6
Alcohol Use
Drinking & Driving
Drinking (Underage)
Illicit Drug Use
Injury Prevention in General
Risky Behaviour
FOCUS Provincial Objectives
0
Organizational Capacity
0
Community Capacity / Knowledge
3
Environmental / Programming
To increase prevention initiatives in key settings (work sites, school, etc.)
To increase the # of initiatives to prevent AOD abuse, including the prevention of injuries associated with the inappropriate use of AODs
To increase the number of effective initiatives using a number of approaches (awareness, education, policy, and environmental support).
2
Population
To reduce the rate of alcohol-related injuries, chronic disease, illness, or death.
To support reduced consumption of alcohol and other drug abuse, and associated alcohol and drug use behaviour changes made by the intended audience(s).
