Brothers as Allies Activity Guide
10-SESSION PROGRAM, Ages 11-14
This guide has been developed to provide social support for boys and youth who identify as male, promote pro-social behaviors, build empathy, encourage resistance against bullying, and interrupt violence. It also addresses gender roles and expectations, self-expression, healthy masculinity, respect for differences, positive ethnic identity, communication, empathy, and becoming allies. Originally created as part of a 4-year study funded by the CDC in New York State, Brothers as Allies is a compilation of sessions from other Council activity guides aimed at preventing violence.
10-SESSION PROGRAM, Ages 11-14
This guide has been developed to provide social support for boys and youth who identify as male, promote pro-social behaviors, build empathy, encourage resistance against bullying, and interrupt violence. It also addresses gender roles and expectations, self-expression, healthy masculinity, respect for differences, positive ethnic identity, communication, empathy, and becoming allies. Originally created as part of a 4-year study funded by the CDC in New York State, Brothers as Allies is a compilation of sessions from other Council activity guides aimed at preventing violence. Includes Instruction for In-Person & Online Circles.
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Session
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Theme
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Activity/Description
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| 1 | Creating Our Council | Group Juggle, Creating Council Agreements |
| 2 | Connecting Our Council | Personal Timelines, The Maze |
| 3 | Put Down, Build Up! | The Mask You Live In trailer, Put Down & Build Up Role-Plays |
| 4 | Bullying Goes Bust | The “Lunch Time Incident” Role-play & “Stop the Bullying” Role-play |
| 5 | Boys & Their Emotions | “Growing Edges” Activity |
| 6 | Unlocking the Code | Boys Boxed In |
| 7 | Gender Roles & Expectations | Gender Box Search |
| 8 | Respecting Intimate Partners | Gender Box Stories |
| 9 | Forming Healthy & Safer Sexual Practices | Card Game with Conversation |
| 10 | Staying Connected | Celebrating Council Connections, Completion Ceremony |