Empowering Communities Through Education, Prevention & Training
At the YWCA, our Education and Prevention outreach program allows our community to engage and share vital information with the youth in the communities we support. We embrace a grassroots approach, standing firmly beside schools, counselors, and administration to empower the youth with the resources and knowledge they need to maintain healthy relationships and boundaries. We work to create an open conversation about intimate partner violence and sexual assault and the impact it makes in people’s lives.
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What We Do
Together, we can empower our community to stand against violence and promote a safer, healthier future for all.
Our presentations can be chosen from our established topics, or we can collaborate to craft a tailored learning experience that aligns with your group’s needs, experiences, and interests. For more information about our presentations or to customize a presentation for your group please contact: Arelis Huertas at 978-516-5112 or Nicole Sammartino at 978-687-0331.
A Selection of Our Presentation Options:
1. INTIMATE PARTNER/Domestic Violence
Understanding intimate partner violence, including how to recognize it and support a friend or colleague experiencing violence.
2. Sexual Assault
Understanding what Sexual Assault is and the trauma it causes, including signs of sexual assault and what to look for.
3. Trauma Informed Care
Emphasizing physical, psychological, and emotional safety within a strength-based framework that acknowledges the impact of trauma.
4. Healthy Relationships
Education on recognizing the signs of both healthy and unhealthy relationships.
5. Consent and Boundaries
Educating on the concept of “informed consent” and establishing healthy relationship boundaries.
6. Active Bystanding
Defining active bystander intervention and providing strategies on how to help as a bystander.
7. Dating Violence
Defining dating violence, prevention strategies, and recovery support.
8. Stalking
Recognizing stalking behaviors, understanding if you are being stalked, prevention techniques, and the effects of stalking.
9. Self-Care
Promoting self-care practices for individuals before and after experiencing trauma, along with guidance on being kind and patient with oneself during the healing process.
In our presentations, we include information on medical and legal advocacy for survivors, along with additional resources.
Please Note: We are flexible and can adapt our presentation options to meet your needs. We are also prepared to develop presentations on topics particularly relevant to your group, community, or school. Together, we can empower our community to stand against violence and promote a safer, healthier future for all.