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The Relationship Education: A Choice for Hope (REACH) has served tens of thousands of young people. In Chicago Public Schools classrooms, and wherever we are invited to talk, REACH engages 6th through 12th grade youth to examine issues including empathy, consent, boundaries, and conflict resolution in all kinds of relationships, as well as how to make positive differences in their communities. Between Friends educators also make sure teens know how to access information and services.
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Dating Violence Prevention
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.
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Dating Violence Prevention
Sarah's Inn offers the Together Strong program, a two to four-week intensive violence prevention program for high school students; Together Connect, a week-long program about healthy friendships and responsible online interactions for middle school students; and Together Prepare, a week-long program about healthy dating relationships and conflict resolution for middle school students.
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Dating Violence Prevention
Peer advocates provide confidential support about dating and relationship issues. Website provides relationship information and resources such as:
- Information about healthy relationships and communication.
- Warning signs of abuse.
- Personal safety plan creating.
- Directory of local resources.
- Help through online chat.
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Websites
Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines
Dating Violence Prevention
Internet Based Crisis Intervention
Age appropriate educational programs are available to students from preschool through college to help raise awareness of sexual violence. Programs intend to empower the youth of today. Prevention programs are available to community members interested in learning more about sexual violence. Programs are tailored to meet audience needs.Professional trainings are available to various service providers and professionals to increase knowledge of sexual violence and raise awareness of community resources. Programs include a wide array of topics such as personal body safety, sexual harassment, sexual assault, date rape drugs, and teen dating violence.
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Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Dating Violence Prevention
Provides the following services as it relates to Domestic Violence:
- 24-hour confidential hotline.
- Emergency shelter.
- Individual counseling.
- Group counseling.
- Advocacy and prevention education.
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Family Violence Prevention
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Dating Violence Prevention
Domestic Violence Shelters
Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines
Advocacy
Offers a variety of programs for youth:
- Boys Dance Crew: Tap and Hip Hop for boys ages 11-14.
- Fearless Females Junior Chapter: Leadership development for young ladies, in partnership with Joliet West High School.
- Princess to Pearls Junior Chapter: Leadership development for teens.
- Kings in the Kings Court: Leadership development for teens.
- "Youth Speaks" Oratorical Program: In partnership with Silver Cross Hospital.
- Passport to Success: Leadership, character building, and life skills for girls and boys ages 7-17.
- Real Men Read: Male volunteers partner with Joliet School District to provide positive role models with a focus on reading.
- Teens Overcoming Pressure (TOP): Teaches teens to identify healthy relationships and to note early warning signs of abusive relationships, violence, and controlling or manipulative behavior while giving them tools for coping.
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Leadership Development
Youth Enrichment Programs
Dating Violence Prevention
Volunteer Opportunities
Provides education to the public about domestic violence and human trafficking. Aims to prevent future violence and spread awareness about resources. Also offers 40-hour training workshops and school presentations to discuss teen dating violence.
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Dating Violence Prevention