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formerly SWOVA, has worked for more than two decades to address violence in all forms. Founded as a \u2018wake-up call\u2019 for action against gender-based violence, The Circle Salt Spring Education Society takes a proactive approach to prevent violence in all forms by working with young people to build healthy relationship skills.<\/p>\n
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that all human beings should be free to develop their personal abilities and make choices without the limitations set by assumptions, stereotypes, rigid gender roles and prejudices.<\/p>\n
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throughout their development. Exposure to messages that build upon one another from elementary to high school means consistent learning and practicing of skills to build healthy relationships.<\/p>\n
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of our long-time work. When our facilitators meet with students, they gather in a circle. In a circle, everyone is equal, able to look one another in the eyes and listen fully.<\/p>\n
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