Education & Training
To learn more about or schedule any of the programming below, please complete the form at the bottom of the page and a member of our team will be in touch.
Educational Programming
We offer a variety of education and training programs to inform community members about the issue of sexual harm, explore how we can support victims and survivors, and learn how we can work to prevent them from happening. Learn more about our current programming below.
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Do You is a ten-session program tailored for middle and high school youth. The program addresses areas of youth violence (like bullying, sexual and dating violence) and helps build resilience to these experiences by confronting their root causes, challenging risk factors, and enhancing the social and emotional skills of participating youth. During sessions, youth creatively explore and express ideas related to their identity, culture, and values, as well as develop a better understanding of healthy communication, the components of sexuality, and the impact of the individual in their community. At its core, Do You encourages youth to celebrate what makes them ‘them’ and to find value in their person.
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Through the Safe Church Program, Collins Center is dedicated to bringing ground-breaking sexual abuse prevention to the local faith communities. Participating churches are offered guidance on the creation of new or improved policies that include best practices for protecting children, and receive ongoing education for congregants, worship resources, a retreat for adult survivors, training for staff and volunteers, and curriculum resources for children and teens.
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Care For Kids is a comprehensive, collaborative approach to promoting healthy sexual development in early childhood, a strong protective factor against childhood sexual abuse. Designed for children preschool through second grade and their caregivers, the curriculum uses developmentally appropriate language and interactive activities to teach about bodies, babies, feelings, and how to ask for help and for permission.
Community Outreach
Collins Center recognizes that understanding the dynamics of sexual harm is critical for preventing it. We strive to create custom educational presentations tailored to the specific needs of your organization. Presentations are available for, but are not limited to, the following groups:
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Colleges and Universities
Allied Professionals
Church and Civic Groups
Youth Serving Organizations
Grassroots Organizations, Clubs, and Parent or Volunteer-Led Groups
Presentation topics
Healthy Relationships
Healthy Sexuality
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Sexual Harms
