Event Overview

Forming healthy relationships is a skill necessary for teen safety. Teens, like adults, are susceptible to violence or abuse and exploitation in unhealthy relationships. This academy will provide educators with lessons to teach skills in forming healthy relationships with others both online or in person and for platonic or romantic relationships. Students will learn how to identify warning signs of abusive dating relationships and how to get help for themselves or others. Students will also learn strategies for forming healthy relationships with mutual respect and effective communication. These lessons will also provide opportunities for students to practice communicating with others in a relationship or with trusted adults about their relationships. 

 Training Objectives:  

• Educate youth on the various laws pertaining to social interactions  
• Teach students how to be assertive when communicating their personal boundaries  
• Provide opportunity for students to think critically and act responsibly 
• Teach youth how to identify healthy relationships  

 Campus Issues Addressed:  

• Lack of understanding of rights and responsibilities  
• Disrespect for others  
• Dating violence  
• Inappropriate relationships 

Faculty:      

Rena Dearden

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Diana Strouth

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