EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS

Hands of Hope is continually educating the community about the issues of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and general crime. It is our belief that a proactive approach to the effects of this violence is in the best interest of the entire community.

Education and awareness of the continuum of violence perpetrated against women and children is essential to stopping these violent crimes. When addressing the young people of our community, this education ranges from sexual harassment to date/acquaintance rape and other forms of dating violence.

An educational series is currently presented to all tenth graders in Todd and Morrison county schools. Students are made aware of the definitions of date/acquaintance rape as well as the impact that this type of violence has on the victim and those close to her or him, too. Prevention is a key part of this series.

Students in eighth grade around the two counties are currently being offered an educational series on healthy relationships. This series covers relationships with peers and family members as well as in dating situations.

Another large educational piece being offered is sexual harassment education in the elementary schools. If a teacher requests our services, our youth educators go into the classroom and teach the students about proper behavior toward one another. Our belief is that if education happens at a younger level, we have taken a huge step to eliminate the cycle of violence.

To schedule a presentation in your school, please contact Amy at 320-632-1657.

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