Youth Creating Allies for Relationship Education
Youth Creating Allies for Relationship Education (YCARE) engages high school students to be leaders in their communities, to educate and raise awareness about dating violence, and to learn skills and strategies to build healthy identities, relationships, and communities. Topics covered in YCARE include privilege and oppression, gender roles, building healthy relationships, the effects of trauma and sexual harassment, job skills, financial education, reparative justice, youth facilitation, self-reflection, the importance of consent, advocacy skills, empowerment, and self-care.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
10/24/2023
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Location
P.O. Box 608548, Chicago, IL 60660
Voice
Voice
Voice
Voice
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm;
Application process
To request a presentation, class, or workshop, please complete this contact form on the website.
Eligibility
High School Students
Languages
English
Spanish
Service area
Chicago, IL
Agency info
Between Friends
Between Friends is a nonprofit agency dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and building a community free of abuse. They offer comprehensive services to individuals who are in abusive relationships. Additionally, Between Friends provides counseling services to youth/adolescents experiencing Teen Dating Violence and Domestic Violence at home. These services are all free of charge, including a 24-hour crisis line, counseling, and legal assistance