Prevent Teen Dating Violence with Our School-Based Programs

Teen dating violence is real, pervasive and physically and emotionally damaging. It is imperative that school administrators join in the fight for prevention. We offer programs designed to affect change.

Our educators offer a two-day presentation for middle school students that is designed to help students analyze and think critically about gender stereotypes, hyper-masculinity, objectification and violence against women and girls that is so often portrayed in the media.

One in three young adults will be in an abusive or unhealthy relationship. Teens usually struggle to figure out what an unhealthy relationship looks like.  Sometimes the line between a relationship involving love and respect and a controlling or dangerous one can be blurry. Our Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program (TDVPP) provides a three-day, interactive discussion on healthy relationships, how to recognize the warning signs of dating violence, the importance of consent for sexual activity, the conditions of consent, sexual assault, gender roles and what we can do to help someone that is in need.

The program is currently offered in 14 of the 15 high schools in Rockland County.

One in five college-aged women experience sexual assault; studies have shown that it is more prevalent the first and second semesters of freshman year. At Center for Safety & Change, our coordinator of campus services trains students, faculty, RAs and athletes on various topics such as domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and bystander intervention. They work closely with the Title IX Coordinator at each college and explore ways in which the Center can be more accessible to college students in our community. The coordinator also holds office hours each week at the various colleges, during which students can speak confidentially about their experiences and receive support, advocacy, information and referrals to programs at the Center or at other organizations.