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Our
mission: to revolutionize the role of youth in society and to raise their
expectations of respect and safety through role modeling, advocacy and
education.
In
one-on-one settings, support groups, facilitating or participating in workshops,
our programs are designed to empower youth by providing a space for their voices
to be heard. Throughout all our work,
we consciously strive to foster youths’ self-esteem, self-awareness and the
growth of developmental assets.
Who we Serve
Through our support groups we
provide services to youth primarily from families who have experienced domestic
violence. We also serve various
youth in our community through our education workshops that are implemented in
local schools.
What we do
Educational
Workshops
Stimulate discussion and
awareness about a variety of important and often hard to talk about topics.
We encourage young people to critically examine themselves, their
communities, and society as a whole. Throughout
all our work, we consciously strive to foster self-esteem and self-awareness.
The Relationship Workshop
Promotes healthy relationships
and dialogue around issues of violence. Topics include
violence, gender, oppressions (racism, adultism), sexual harassment and
healthy relationships.
I Decide…
Teaches healthy decision
making though a comprehensive sex education program. We investigate
assumptions and beliefs about gender and sexuality through the exploration of
healthy relationships, sexuality, birth control, alternatives to sex, ways to
deal with peer pressure, and problem solving skills.
Live
In Your Skin…
Challenges body image ideas
and promotes positive body image. We break down media images and examine the
negative impacts they often have on self-esteem. We explore ways that we can
build positive self images.
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Is a media awareness and
education workshop. We critically examine how main stream media influences our
choices and thoughts about who we are. We
discuss the role that media corporations play in world affairs and what
alternatives to mainstream media are available to us.
YAC
(Youth Adventures Club)
This program offers a
variety of creative, healthy activities to
broaden horizons, build leadership
kills, and have fun! Activities
include hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, beach soccer/volleyball, art
projects.
One on One Mentoring
A program in which trained
youth advocates meet one-on-one with youth to develop a successful mentoring
relationship. Advocates offer a
safe, supportive space to talk about challenging situations and facilitate
problem solving options.
Support Groups
She Rocks!
Through
self exploration and identity development, girls are taught to think
critically about contemporary social issues that affect their daily lives.
Topics include: gender
expectations, team building, body image, communication, privilege, prejudice,
discrimination, allies, activism, media awareness, leadership, and self
defense.
Young Warriors
Is a support group for girls 11-16 who have witnessed and/or experienced domestic violence.
T
hr
ough games, art, journaling and
discussion we explore feelings and talk about a wide range of topics.
Topics include healthy relationships, friendships, anger, fear, sadness and
ways to cope with difficult emotions.
Wise
Guys
Is
a support group for boys who have experienced or been exposed to domestic
violence. Our goal is to provide a safe space to talk about masculinity,
gender roles, violence and peaceful alternatives. Boys will learn to problem
solve, resolve conflict and communicate without violence. Boys leave with
improved decision-making skills and greater respect for themselves and others.
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