Schools serve as critical and organic sites for reaching and engaging children and youth, providing them with education, support, and a sense of community.
Grantees funded in this program area form meaningful collaborations with primary and secondary schools to implement comprehensive prevention programs, interventions, resources, and equitable services that address dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Topics of exploration include healthy relationships, consent, and conflict resolution.
Grantees can also offer specialized training and resources to school staff, empowering them to identify risks and provide protective factors as a way to support affected students and families.