Violence Prevention Education
YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley works to create a community free of violence
Our intersectional mission to eliminate racism and empower women demands that we advocate against the oppression and inequities that many groups and individuals endure–and that begins with education to understand stereotypes, biases, racial power dynamics, and types of violence.
Our prevention education programs are focused on dismantling systemic racism and rape culture by using restorative frameworks, social justice practices and empathy education.
Prevention education helps to prepare students, teachers, parents, professionals, and community members to recognize and prevent abusive behaviors. Our training also includes information about healthy relationships, safe bystander engagement and how to provide support if an incident of violence occurs.
“Ever since I joined TEA Club, it has been a wonderful experience being introduced to knowledge and resources. I was able to become more educated on serious topics and I learned how to support those going through teen dating violence. TEA Club gives you the ability to understand what a safe relationship should look like, and it empowers teens to set boundaries and take action to speak up about what’s right.”
– 11th grade student in YWCA’s Teens Ending Abuse (TEA) Club
WHAT WE DO
COMMUNITY
Our workshops and presentations for community organizations, corporate groups, and professionals focus on increasing knowledge about gender-based violence.
Our topics include:
- Sexual Assault and How to Support a Survivor of Sexual Assault
- Domestic Violence
- Human Trafficking
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)
- Consent 101
- Self-Care 101
- Safe Bystander Engagement
- Child Sexual Abuse Prevention for Parents/Caregivers
SCHOOL
We offer in-school and virtual workshops for kindergarten to high school age students, utilizing age-appropriate materials to facilitate workshops and healthy relationships, consent, safe versus unsafe touch, and safe bystander engagement.
We offer:
- Child Abuse Prevention Program
(kindergarten – 5th grade) - Middle School Teen Empowerment Program
(6th – 8th grade) - High School Teen Empowerment Program
(9th – 12 grade) - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Parent Presentation
(Parents and caregivers)
RACIAL JUSTICE
The Racial Justice Challenge is a four-week learning engagement that includes daily challenge activities such as reading an article, listening to a podcast, journaling, and more. Participants receive access to a Challenge app, allowing for connection and discussion with one another to discover how racial and social injustice impact our communities, and identify ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination.
“Great interaction with our littles. Kept them engaged and interested Nice visual that the kids can relate to and have inclusive imagery.”Kindergarten Teacher at Tom Matsumoto Elementary
REQUEST SERVICES
Presentations can be customized to your needs. To ensure that we best accommodate your request, please contact us to schedule a presentation at least 3 weeks in advance of your planned date.
For more information, to get a quote for services, or to schedule a workshop, contact us at communityoutreach@yourywca.org.
HOSTING A RESOURCE FAIR?
YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley is grateful for the opportunity to engage with the community by participating in your event through tabling or providing brochures and materials.
