Preventing Relationship Violence
We work to prevent relationship violence by helping young people understand what healthy relationships look like, challenging cultural norms, and teaching comprehensive sex education. Our Violence Prevention program has the following components:
Comprehensive Sex Education
Comprehensive sex education enables students to learn about consent and determine their boundaries in a neutral environment. Effectively taught sex educations empowers students to gain the knowledge, confidence, and communication skills to make healthy relationship choices and seek support if a relationship is harmful.
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Domestic Violence Prevention for Youth
For over a decade our education team has helped schools meet the Erin’s Law education mandate by providing sexual abuse prevention education in grades K-12.
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Campus Violence Prevention and Education
The YWCA is committed to addressing and preventing violence throughout the lifespan and acknowledging the risks to college-aged students.
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40 Hour Domestic Violence Training
YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge for anyone working with individuals affected by domestic violence.
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Training for Salon Professionals
In 2017, Illinois passed HB 42464 requiring all salon professionals to receive 1-hour of training on sexual assault and domestic violence. Salon professionals are in the unique position to recognize the signs and symptoms of abuse in their clients and co-workers and discretely refer them to supportive services.