Our values

Beliefs & Ideals

The key strength of BLOOM365's work to uproot abuse in a generation is our assets based and peer-to-peer approach to prevention and response. At BLOOM365:

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• Teens are individuals with capabilities and resources, not just needs.  

• Teens can contribute significantly to the delivery services and to achieving positive outcomes. 

• Trusted Adult Allies work collaboratively with teens, rather than paternalistically. 

• Teen-led and peer influenced social emotional well-being (safety, self-esteem, stability, social connectedness and skill building) and prevention is the solution, not the provision of adult-led programs and services.   

The following organizational values drive our policies and practices:

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• We respect, value and amplify the experiences, influences and voices of teens.

• We value inclusivity.

• We are non-partisan and apolitical.

• We are supportive, kind and empathetic.

• We are survivor-centered and trauma informed.

• We take initiative- individually and collectively.

• We promote personal growth, development and self-care.

• We encourage healthy and open dialogue.

• We honor our commitments and show up for teens.

• We steward financial support with transparency and integrity.

• We stay in our lane and avoid mission creep.

• We build diverse collaborations to prevent and respond to teen dating violence, sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, cyber-abuse, bullying and human trafficking.

• We honor confidentiality, safety, healing and empowerment.

• We maintain high standards for our staff and community partnerships.

• We appreciate and value our donors, volunteers and supporters.

• We are #bloomers- Bringing Love On Others More, 365 days a year!

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Encapsulating these beliefs and ideals is the motto Bring Love On Others More, 365 days a year.