Program Description:
Violence prevention education designed to teach individuals, particularly students, the knowledge and skills to prevent violence. We provide information about violence, challenge negative attitudes towards it, and develop interpersonal skills like emotional control, conflict resolution, and empathy. Taught in a variety of methods, including classroom lessons, role-playing, group discussions, and interactive activities, and have age-appropriate curricula that address issues like bullying, healthy relationships, and sexual abuse.
Key components of a violence prevention education
- Education and information: Teach about different types of violence, risk factors, and the importance of safety.
- Skill development: Focus on building social and emotional skills.
- Emotional self-awareness and control
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy and positive social skills
- Healthy relationship skills
- Changing attitudes: Address stereotypes and biases that contribute to violence.
- Preventing specific types of violence: such as:
- Bullying prevention
- Dating and domestic violence prevention
- and consent education
- Intervention strategies: Train individuals to recognize warning signs and take action.
- Bystander intervention
- Providing support to those who may be at risk
- Using anonymous reporting systems