Peer Education Program/RESPECT

The Peer Education Program (RESPECT) at NSAC was established in 1993 to provide education by students, for students on lifestyle issues.

RESPECT, the acronym, stands for Real Energy Supporting Peer Education on Current Topics.

Hours/Location

The RESPECT team works six hours per week. The Peer Ed/RESPECT hours will be posted on the door of the Peer Ed office, located in the Dairy Building, main floor next to Safety & Security. Volunteers always welcome.

Purpose

Peer Education/RESPECT is a program offered to the campus community by the University Health Centre. It is a vehicle for using peers to influencestudents to adopt health enhancing behaviours and attitudes, and motivating and equipping students to make healthy choices. Our program employs four students for five hours per week for the academic year. The RESPECT team is supervised by the Nurse/Educator.

The RESPECT team provides free presentations on our mandated topics to classes, residence floors and student groups.

RESPECT also hosts special events on campus to raise awareness and educate students about mandated topics. Alcohol Awareness Week, AIDS Awareness Week, World AIDS Day and Violence Prevention Week are just a few of the occasions when you will see us conducting activities. We strive to reach students in a variety of ways, through newsletters, posters, brochures, displays, contests, games and drama.

If you would like to get involved contact Health Services at 893-6300 or email lyoung@nsac.ca or RESPECT@nsac.ca.



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