Between Friends

Youth education:relationship education:a choice for hope (reach) program that engages middle and high-school aged students and the adults in their lives (teachers, caregivers, school administrators and social service providers) to promote healthy relationships and the eradication of abusive ones. The evidence-informed approach includes teen dating violence prevention educational and interactive workshops and discussions for youth and adults, youth peer leadership opportunities and capacity building for schools and community organizations.

Community education:staff members conduct domestic violence presentations and trainings, including the 40-hour domestic violence training, that is required to become an illinois certified domestic violence professional, with area human service providers, law enforcement and criminal justice officials, educators, clergy, businesspeople, and other members of the community. This training includes the healthcare education program designed to improve the healthcare system's response to survivors of domestic violence.