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CIRCLESŪ
With
CIRCLES I,
CIRCLES II
and CIRCLES
III, you are
provided with
the materials
to teach social/sexual
boundaries
to persons
with developmental
disabilities.
Foundations
for appropriate
social/sexual
behaviour,
strategies
for handling
sexual exploitation
and protection
against communicable
diseases are
all included
in the CIRCLES
set.
CIRCLESŪ
I: Intimacy
& Relationships
- various
relationships
are described
and color
coded to illustrate
appropriate
behaviour
with strangers,
children,
friends, family
and self.
Part
1: Social
Distance
- helps
the learner
"see" social
and sexual
distance.
The 11 videos
explain
the relationship
between
the level
of intimacy
between
people and
the way
they TOUCH,
TALK to
and TRUST
each other.
You'll teach
individuals
"relationship
boundaries"
and relationship-specific
behaviours,
e.g., its
okay to
hug your
mother,
it's not
okay to
hug the
mail carrier.
Part 2:
Relationship
Building
- demonstrate
how intimacy
levels change
as relationships
change.
The 6 video
programs
emphasize
the role
of mutual
choice among
individuals
when deciding
what level
of intimacy
will characterize
a relationship.
This concept
is critical
for protecting
individuals
from exploitation.
CIRCLESŪ
II: Stop Abuse
- teaches
individuals
how to recognize
and avoid
sexually threatening
or abusive
situations
through real-life
demonstrations
with step-by-step
lessons and
strategies.
Part
1: Recognizing
and Reacting
to Sexual
Exploitation
- encourages
individuals
to be assertive.
This program
illustrates
how to recognize
and react
to sexual
exploitation
occurring
in close
relationships
with dates,
close friends
and relatives.
It teaches
individuals
that they
do not have
to participate
in physical
contact
that does
not feel
good to
them.
Part
2: Learning
Appropriate
Protective
Behaviours
- illustrates
the potential
for sexual
abuse from
acquaintances
and strangers.
Individuals
will learn
how to identify
inappropriate
behaviour
and initiate
protective
measures
to cope
with unwanted
advances.
CIRCLESŪ III:
AIDS: Safer
Ways -
teaches individuals
how to avoid
and treat
communicable
diseases and
how to protect
against AIDS
and other
sexually transmitted
diseases.
Part
1: Communicable
Diseases
and Casual
Contact
- illustrates
what casual
contact
is and the
steps that
can be taken
to lessen
the chances
of catching
a communicable
disease.
Four dramatized
sequences
model good
health habits
and provide
the necessary
readiness
for the
sensitive
information
presented
in
Part 2.
Part 2:
STDs, AIDS
and Intimate
Contact
- explains
the difference
between
"casual"
and "intimate"
contact.
This part
promotes
positive
decision-making,
including
abstinence,
to best
avoid STDs
and AIDS.
Real-life
dramatic
sequences
present
young people
making decisions
that help
them stay
healthy.
Dispels
myths regarding
transmission
of diseases
and clearly
illustrates
risk factors.
You will
also receive
a general
and explicit
version
of "How
AIDS and
STDs are
Contracted".
You decide
which level
is most
appropriate
for your
group/community.
These programs
were designed
for middle
school to
adult age
groups.
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James
Stanfield
Co.
Inc.
Drawer
29A
P.O.
Box
41058
Santa
Barbara,
CA 93140
Telephone:
(800)
421-6534
Fax:
(805)
897-1187
E-mail:
maindesk@stanfield.com
Web
site:
www.stanfield.com
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Description
of Resource:
varies; all
include teachers
guide, videos,
and supplemental
materials
Approximate
Cost:
CIRCLES I:
$599.00
CIRCLES II
& III: $399.00
per program
(US)
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