Outreach and Prevention:

Schools, Youth, and Community

A service that is focused on domestic violence and the effects of violence on youth and adults.

Presentation Topics

Presentation topics can be designed to meet individual audience needs:

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

  • Bullying prevention
  • Teasing vs. bullying
  • Cyber and social bullying
  • Building healthy friendships
  • Positive self-esteem

MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE

  • Defining healthy and unhealthy relationships
  • Positive self-esteem
  • Dating violence and Teen safety planning tips
  • Cyber bullying
  • “Red flags” and warning signs in relationships

EARLY CHILDHOOD/PRESCHOOL

  • Hands are not for hitting
  • How to be a good friend
  • Empathy building

PARENTS/SCHOOL PERSONNEL/COMMUNITY

  • Identifying signs of bullying, dating violence and abuse
  • Effects of domestic violence on children
  • Raising awareness of domestic violence
  • Education about Turning Point services
  • ACES Presentation (Adverse Childhood Experiences)

Why should you schedule a presentation?

  • Early education with youth helps promote healthy relationships and end the cycle of violence.
  • 1 in 4 teens are in relationships that are verbally, emotionally, or physically abusive.
  • 81% of parents do not know teen dating violence is a real concern and how to properly handle situations.
  • The National Center for Education reports that more than 1 out of 5 students reported being bullied.

To schedule a presentation or discuss other ways Turning Point, Inc. can serve your organization please reach out to Elissa Crowley.