Safe Dates
Safe Dates is an evidence-based program for high school students that produces strong, long-term positive outcomes.​
This program strives to:
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Educates students about what constitutes healthy, consensual relationships vs. abusive dating relationships;
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Raise awareness of different types of dating abuse, and the consequences on both the victim and the abuser;
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Equip students with the skills and resources to help themselves or their friends who may be in abusive dating relationships;
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Increase their understanding of consent, SAFE communication skills, calming techniques, and conflict resolution.
Who this program is for
High school youth (9th - 12th grade)
Format
Employs a mixture of information sharing, review, discussion, video, role-plays, and group exercises. This is a multi-session program.
Duration
A series of 5 sessions, 1 hour each
Cost
Free to individuals, fee structure for organizatons and businesses
Course Description
Curriculum Scope and Sequence Include:
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Defining Caring Relationships
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Defining Dating Abuse
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Why Do People Abuse?
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Preventing Sexual Dating Abuse
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Overcoming Gender Stereotypes
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How to Help Friends
Contact us to learn more about future Safe Dates training sessions
We are excited to partner with you and offer Safe Dates for your group. Please tell us a bit about your group. We'll be back in touch soon to discuss the next steps.
What participants say about Safe Dates!
“It isn’t enough to tell young people not to engage in violent behaviors. We have to teach young people what healthy relationship behaviors are and give them the skills to use them if we want to help them engage in respectful, safe relationships. As parents, educators, and community members, it’s up to us to model respectful relationships and to give adolescents the skills and guidance needed to build respectful, violence-free relationships throughout their lives."
– Phyllis Holditch Niolon, PhD