The WRC provides education and violence prevention skills that are geared toward every sector in our community. The following programs explore how communities can unite to take action before violence occurs.

VIOLENCE PREVENTION TEAM
This collaborating team of stakeholders plan activities that take place before sexual violence has occurred to stop first time perpetration. The team addresses the root causes of sexual and intimate partner violence. This program offers training, workshops and technical assistance to the community and professional groups to prevent violence. This training includes:

~ Identifying primary prevention
~ Recognizing how prevention is effective
~ Promoting an understanding that everyone has a role to play
~ A proactive analysis of the Individual, Relationship, Community and Society
~ Shifting norms that allow violence to thrive
~ Active bystander roles

JUST THE FACTS
Just the Facts is a sexual assault prevention and healthy dating relationship program educating 9th grade high school students. This curriculum provides teens with valuable information on sexual assault, teen dating abuse, gender role sterotypes, Michigan Law, healthy relationships and setting boundaries and limits. The theme of respect and responsibility is modeled through skill building lessons. This program introduces teens to facts and prevention methods that allow positive life choices.

SEXUAL ASSAULT/DOMESTIC ABUSE/INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSE
The WRC offers one hour presentations to middle and high school students. Many students experience the emotional and physical trauma of dating violence every day. These presentations examine the dynamics of abusive relationships, including emotional, physical, verbal, sexual, isolation and intimidation. The program talks about males and females respecting each other, how to recognize unhealthy relationships and where to get help or find more information.

Call (231) 347-1572 for more information on programs for youth.