VIP Program
Violence Prevention & Education
The VIP (Violence Is Preventable) Program is no cost prevention program that educates students, teachers, support staff and others who work with children and youth on understanding the impact of gender-based violence and abuse.
Led by Cythera’s PEACE counsellors, the program offers age-appropriate education, guidance, and support - creating safer, more compassionate school communities across Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and Katzie First Nation.
Ready to schedule a presentation? Contact us today.
Why Violence Prevention Matters
Gender-based violence doesn’t just affect home life, it can have lasting emotional, social, and developmental effects on children and youth.
The VIP Program helps participants of all ages better understand the impacts gender-based violence and abuse on children and youth. Increasing our communities ability to recognize the signs of harm and know how to respond safely and supportively.
What the VIP Program Offers
We tailor our presentation meet the needs of your group. Presentations are offered in schools and other community based programs and are always delivered with warmth, respect and inclusivity.
VIP presentations may include:
Age-appropriate education about domestic and gender-based violence and abuse
Tools to identify and understand unsafe relationships
Understanding healthy relationships
Awareness of support services like the PEACE Program
Information and resources for parents, guardians, and educators
Connection to one-on-one or group counselling where appropriate
All content aligns with the BC Ministry of Education’s core competencies and is delivered with care, empathy, and clarity.
The VIP Program is available to:
Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12
School staff, administrators, and counsellors
Parents and guardians
We work closely with school teams to ensure the presentation content and format is a good fit for the students’ developmental stage, learning needs, and classroom environment.
Whether you’re a teacher, school counsellor, administrator, or caregiver, we invite you to connect with us to explore how the VIP Program can support your students.
