Cultivating empathy, respect, and consent as the standard.
We partner with school districts and schools to assure students have the knowledge, skills, and resources to cultivate and promote healthy relationships,
free of dating abuse, sexual violence and harm.
INCREASES KNOWLEDGE
◦ warning signs/red flags
◦ risk reduction & root cause prevention
◦ media literacy
◦ caring v. controlling
◦ anger v. abuse
◦ consent v. coercion
◦ where to turn for help
◦ how to help a friend
CHANGES BEHAVIORS
◦ increases disclosures and help-seeking
◦ increases proactive and reactive bystander empowerment
◦ discourages potential & active perpetrators
◦ inspired to interrupt gender based violence and promote healthy relationships
BUILDS
SELF-AWARENESS
◦ gender norms v. exceptions
◦ strengths and positive affirmations
◦ deal breakers
◦ self-esteem
BUILDS
LIFE SKILLS
◦ conflict resolution
◦ boundary setting
◦ communication
◦ coping
◦ bystander intervention