Family Violence & Abuse Lesson Module
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This lesson module is for teaching newcomers about family violence and abuse laws in British Columbia.
Reading material
The learner should read the [Family Violence & Abuse] booklet from People's Law School.
Instructional packages
Family Violence & Abuse Instructional Package, CLB 5-6 level: Instructional package for family violence and abuse, including activities, worksheets, and self-assessment tool:
- Download in Word format (.docx)
- Download in PDF format (PDF)
Family Violence & Abuse Instructional Package, CLB 7-8 level: Instructional package for family violence and abuse, including activities, worksheets, and self-assessment tool:
- Download in Word format (.docx)
- Download in PDF format (PDF)
Family Violence & Abuse Listening Package: Listening package for family violence & abuse, including activities and worksheets:
- Download in Word format (.docx)
- Download in PDF format (PDF)
Quiz
Invite the learner to try a short Family Violence & Abuse Quiz (optional).
Media resources
A video for learners is under development.
This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by People’s Law School, 2014. |
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