Education is a key component of our program areas. We believe that education and awareness is a part of breaking the silence surrounding violence and can empower people to act. Our educational goals are to increase knowledge, dispel myths, encourage reporting, challenge social and cultural norms and promote healthy sexuality with our prevention and professional education offerings. Listed below are educational offerings we have available. Presentations vary in length depending on the needs of the group.
Groups: Medical Clinics and Hospitals; Law Enforcement; Churches; Human Services; Public Health; County Attorneys; College Personnel; Educators; Nursing Home and Assisted Living Staff; Staff Working with People with Developmental Disabilities; Daycare Providers; Foster Parents; City Recreation Staff; Coaches; and Private Businesses.
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If you are interested in learning more about the educational programs we offer or are interested in setting up a presentation for your class or group, contact New Horizons Crisis Center.
New Horizons provides is violence prevention programming to area middle and high school students in Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, and Redwood counties. The purpose of this programming is to help students learn to recognize the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors and to build skills to address the issues they may face in future relationships. The theory behind the programming is that if students are given knowledge and tools and have an outlet to address the issues they face, they will make more positive, informed choices in their present and future relationships. The program focuses on self-respect and respect for others.
The primary goals of the program are:
The topics featured in the program include:
Pre-School, Kindergarten, Grades 1 - 2
Bullying
Personal Body Safety (sexual abuse prevention education)
Grades 3 - 6
Bullying/Harassment
Personal Body Safety (sexual abuse prevention education)
Family Violence Prevention Education
Internet Safety
Grades 7 - 8
Child Abuse
Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment
Dating and Boundaries
Internet Safety
Grades 9-12
Child Abuse
Dating and Boundaries
Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment
Violence Prevention Programming
Internet Safety