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.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/24/2023

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Location

P.O. Box 608548, Chicago, IL 60660

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