An Evaluation of the VIP Program (2007-2008 - BC Society of ...

Examples of Comments:
What was the most useful part of the presentation
Video
Key Learning Themes
Information regarding abuse
Knowing that there is help available
Statistics about abuse
Learning that it is not good to intervene
Learning that it’s never your fault
Learning about the impact of abuse on
people
Learning about what to do in an abusive
situation
Knowing that you are not alone
Engaging in the activities during the
presentation
Learning about myself
Other
Examples of Comments
“Movie was good and very effective.”
“Video was very thought-provoking.”
“Video because you could see a person’s point of view
who had experienced abuse firsthand.”
“Finding out what a healthy family looks like.”
“Discussing the different kinds of abuse.”
“Going through the signs of an abusive relationship.”
“The cycle of violence”
“How you can stop violence and the effects on
children.”
“Learning about the help groups available and the
phone numbers”
“If it ever happened to me, I would have help”
“Learning about the transition house.”
“Now I know how common it is.”
“Information about soldiers and domestic violence.
101 soldiers have died but over 500 women have
been murdered in Canada.”
“When parents are fighting, don’t try to stop them.”
“Keep yourself safe.”
“It’s not your fault.”
“It’s not my fault.”
“Abuse makes you jumpy.”
“Knowing how violence can affect someone’s life and
communication.”
“It was really descriptive to show others how one may
feel.”
“How domestic abuse has a ripple effect.”
“Group discussions about family relationships, abuse
and how youth deal with it.”
“Different types of ways you can deal with things.”
“I’m not alone.”
“You’re not alone.”
“Brainstorming in groups”
“Group discussions”
“Learning that I don’t have to keep my feelings caged
inside of me.”
“I learned that I have a voice.”
“”I found it very useful because I could relate to this
talk because my parents argue a lot.”
“I know a lot about abuse at home and in the school.”
“Made me realize that I am lucky that I don’t have this
in my family.”
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