FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HOMELESSNESS
PREVENTION EDUCATION
The problem of violence against women and children is rooted in the societal abuse of power in the form of sexism, racism, homophobia and classism. Turning Point is dedicated to the development of model programs that address the root causes of domestic and sexual violence. It is our mission to end violence against women and children.
The Prevention Education program focuses on changing societal norms to create a more supportive environment for survivors as well as decrease attitudes in society that may support abuse of women and children.
Fast Facts:
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Young women aged 16 to 24 experiences the highest per capita rate of intimate partner violence (US Dept of Justice 1997).
- Of the women who reported being raped at some time in their lives, 22% were under the age of 12 and 32% were 12-17 years old (US Dept of Justice 1998).
- More than 1 in 4 teenage girls in a relationship (26%) report enduring repeated verbal abuse. (Liz Claiborne Inc. study on teen dating abuse conducted by Teenage Research Unlimited, February 2005.)
- Teens comprise the largest group of survivors that do not report the assault or seek care.
Empowering With Knowledge: Awareness Education for Youth
Turning Point's Prevention Education Program works to empower youth, helping them find their voice when they are bystanders to violence, giving them the confidence to confront the behaviors and attitudes of their peers. This program targets the most "at risk" group for sexual assault and dating violence with information and resources.
The program is presented through a classroom format to students at local schools. Schools are offered two and three day presentations on sexual assault, dating violence and/or sexual harassment. The presentations are interactive and dynamic, utilizing open discussion, role-plays, handouts and PowerPoint presentations.
Services for Students, School Staff and Parents
Crisis intervention.
Consultation, training and information regarding sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, tips on reporting incidents and how to respond to survivor disclosures.
Resource and referral information.
Education Program Presentations
Presentations are:
- Delivered to a classroom size audience (30-35 students)
- A minimum of 2-50 minute class sessions, or 2 hours
- Include interactive role plays and activities, and an anonymous question box
- Turning Point's Prevention Education staff are the primary presenters, trained in crisis intervention.
High School
Breaking The Silence: A Sexual Assault Awareness Presentation more
Dating Secrets: Abuse in Relationships more
Gender Socialization more
Junior High/Middle School
Sexual Harassment: What You Can Do About It. more
Breaking The Silence: A Sexual Assault Awareness Presentation more
Dating Secrets: Abuse in Relationships more
Gender Socialization more
Elementary School
Keeping Kids Safe (Grades 3-5) more
Presentation Overviews
Breaking the Silence: A Sexual Assault Awareness Presentation
Curriculum includes the definition of sexual assault, statistics, myths and facts, the law, issues of consent and coercion, survivor options, resources, and how to help a friend. The presentation also includes an age appropriate role-play.
Dating Secrets: Abuse in Relationships
Curriculum includes information on equal and respecting relationships, the definition of dating violence, myths and facts, power and control wheel, gender stereotypes, signs of an abusive relationship, how to help a friend, and the effects of an abusive relationship. The presentation includes an interactive activity.
Sexual Harassment: What You Can Do About It
Curriculum includes a gender stereotypes activity, the differences between flirting and sexual harassment activity, definition of sexual harassment, bystander role-plays, and what to do if you are being sexually harassed.
Gender Socialization
This presentation explores the messages that each gender receives about what it means to be male or female and who we receive these messages from in our society. Advertising images are used to demonstrate this phenomenon and draw the connection between our socialization and sexual harassment, dating violence, and sexual assault.
Keeping Kids Safe
Curriculum includes basic domestic violence information, gender role stereotyping impact awareness and violence prevention problem-solving. This program also includes a parent/teacher orientation, a follow-up student session and a program evaluation component.
What teachers and students have said about Turning Point presentations
"Sexual assault and date violence are topics that our students do not always handle well, but the clear method of delivery and frankness provided by you and your colleagues created a positive atmosphere in which students could learn and share."
-Shelby J. H. Counselor
"I'm glad you talk about this (rape), because I was sexually assaulted and so were a lot of my friends; some even by their family. So maybe now people will be more informed and alert on this subject."
- Anonymous Stevenson H.S. Student
"The rapport established with the students was instrumental in relaying the message to address this most important subject matter. The role-playing engaged the students in a meaningful way and made it a valuable learning experience for all."
-North Lake H.S. Teacher
"I learned so many things that I didn't realize before. Some of the things I thought were normal in a relationship but really are not. Thank you."
-Anonymous Malow J. H. Student
Please click here to request an educator for your school or contact our offices at (586) 463-4430 for more information or to schedule a presentation.
