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Outreach Services
Education and prevention programs are designed to teach the community about the nature of sexual assault. We dispel common myths related to sexual assault and discuss realities such as self-protection and reporting all in an effort to help individuals reduce their risk of falling victim to sexual violence. Our outreach programs can be scheduled by calling the office and asking for the Outreach Services Department, 909-623-1619 or 626-915-2535.
Below is a list of the many community outreach programs we provide.:
Good Touch Bad Touch:
Teaches preschool and young children about different types of touches from people and how to disclose to an adult or caretaker if ever put in a situation involving inappropriate attention/touching from others.
Target Audience: Grades TK – 1st Length: 20-30 minutes
Adult Version: Teaches adults/parents about how to discuss subject matter with their children and respond if a child discloses a situation. Length: 50-60 minutes
Bullying:
Defines bullying and the different forms. Discusses effects of bullying and how to protect against and stop bullying by reporting to an adult.
Target Audience: Grades 1st-5th Length: 45-55 minutes
Adult Version: Discusses types and forms of bullying, teaches warning signs and effects it has on children that are being bullied or are bullying others. Length: 50-60 minutes
Internet Safety:
Discusses safety against online bullies and predators, as well as the serious consequences of sexting. Instruction on safe and proper internet use, including tips, links to safety sites, and videos.
Target Audience: Grades 6th-12th Length: 45-55 minutes
Adult Version: Teaches how to discuss important internet safety issues with their children at every age, as well as being aware of their youth’s activity online. Length: 50-60 minutes
Sexual Harassment (In Schools):
Defines forms and types of sexual harassment and explains consequences of sexual harassment, including sexting. Discusses the steps of being a bystander and reporting sexual harassment to stop it.
Target Audience: Grades 6th-12th Length: 45-55 minutes
Healthy Relationships:
Defines and explains the characteristics of abusive, unhealthy, and healthy relationships. Focuses on the importance of creating boundaries to maintain a satisfying and healthy relationship, not only in dating relationships but all types of relationships.
Target Audience: Grades 6th-12th Length: 45-55 minutes
Adult Version: Teaches adults how to identify and address issues related to dating violence and boundaries with adolescence. Length: 50-60 minutes
Safe Dates:
A 10-session curriculum structured to teach youth about teen dating abuse prevention. Each session, covers a different topic related to dating abuse prevention, including caring relationships, defining abuse, understanding abusive behaviors, resources, gender stereotypes, anger management, communication, and sexual assault prevention.
Target Audience: Grades 7th-12th Length: 50 minutes/Session
Communities for Safe Dates is a complimentary program that involves all types of families, no matter the teen’s experience with dating. The program helps adults discuss dating and dating abuse with their teens. The program consists of six booklets that include information and activities for families and teens to complete together at homes. Length: Varies
Human Trafficking 101:
Defines and explains the different forms of human trafficking and how/where it takes place. Educates on the warning signs of a potential victim(s) and what to do if there is suspicion. Provides resources for victims or people that may be concerned about possible human trafficking.
Target Audience: Grades 6th-12th Length: 45-55 minutes
Adult Version: Teaches adults how to identify and address human trafficking with their youth and community; including how they can get involved in raising awareness and contributing to the end of human trafficking. Length: 60-90 minutes
Child Abuse & Mandated Reporting:
Explains legal definitions of child abuse, signs, and symptoms. Gives information on how to recognize the signs of abuse and the impact of abuse on child/teen survivors. Detailed explanation of mandated reporting guidelines.
Target Audience: Grades 9th-12th; College/Professionals Length: 60-90 minutes
Sexual Assault 101:
Provides definitions and statistics of sexual assault and rape. Discusses myths and facts, rape culture, as well as common reactions and options for sexual assault survivors.
- We also offer training for professionals with information and resources on how to handle disclosures of sexual assault.
Target Audience: Grades 9th-12th; College/Professionals Length: 60-90 minutes
Self-Defense:
Combination of discussion and activity format using an empowerment model. Participants will be introduced to the basic principles of self-defense, and learn and practice strikes, releases, and kicks. Includes awareness and assertiveness exercises in a non-threatening environment.
Target Audience: Ages 12+ Length: 1.5-3 hours
Sexual Harassment (In the Workplace:
Handouts and videos inform and demonstrate examples of sexual harassment. Sexual Harassment laws and policies are discussed, and samples identified. Satisfies California AB1825 and SB1343 requirements.
Target Audience: Professionals (employees, managers, and supervisors) Length: 1.5-2 hours
Health Fairs/Resource Fairs:
PSFS participates in tabling events to share information and resources for survivors and educate the community on our services and efforts.