Underground Railroad offers a four-six session evidence-based curriculum for grades 7-12. The presentations are available to classrooms and after-school programs.  Parental permission is encouraged for participation. Topics include:

• The culture of violence
• Sexual harassment
• Healthy relationships
• Dating violence
• Technology and abuse
• Sexual assault and consent
• Risk reduction
• Bystander intervention
• Gender role stereotypes in media
• Community resources

 

                                        

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Toolkit

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. To address and prevent teen dating violence in schools, Underground Railroad offers a free toolkit that helps educators plan and implement their own Teen Dating Violence Awareness Campaign. The toolkit provides:

• Templates of daily activities including school announcements, pledges, contests, display ideas, etc.
• Sample posters
• Lesson ideas for individual subjects
• General information and statistics specific to the teen population
• Prevention recommendation tips for teachers and students

To request set up presentations, request a copy of the toolkit, or for additional information contact our Community Engagement & Prevention Manager, at 989-399-0007 ext. 113