Youth Programs
Last fiscal year, SafeHomes provided presentations and/or workshops to more than 2,000 youth. Already this year, SafeHomes has provided presentations/workshops to more than 5,000 youth! This program is growing at rapid speeds and it is imperative that we continue to grow so we can work towards breaking the generational cycle of abuse.
Sadly, 1 in 3 teens report being intentionally physically hurt by their dating partner in the past 12 months. The issues that accompany dating violence are somewhat limitless. Youth who are abused by a partner, in any way, not just physically, are more likely to be affected by depression, eating disorders, promiscuity, suicidal thoughts and violent behaviors.
Presentations
The Youth Program offers a variety of presentations to K-12 students and college age students. Topics include:
- Bullying and Respect
- Healthy Relationships
- Safe Dating
- Teen Dating Violence Awareness
Presentations are also available for parents of adolescents. Topics include:
- Bullying
- What's Up with Your Kids?
- Social Media Effects
- Teen Dating Violence
- Can You Hear Me? (How to talk to your child about sensitive issues.)
- Adolescent Brain Activity
Georgia is ranked #3 in the nation for teen dating violence.
Workshops
SafeHomes' "Safe Dates and Healthy Relationships" workshop is a 14-lesson course that can be completed over 6-7 sessions. Topics include:
- Red Flags
- Gender Roles
- Setting Boundaries
- Building Self-Esteem
- The Impact of Social Media
22% of teens report being abused through social media/the internet.
