Prevention Programs

Staff members are available to participate in activities promoting public awareness of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and its impact on our community.  Please call 985-872-0757 or email melissa@havenhelps.org to schedule a presentation.

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Care*ageous Kids (ages 9-11) - Designed to assist children in 4th through 5th grades.  The program helps with developing postivie social skills that will reduce the likelihood of violence.  The program is offered in 2 formats: Multiple sessions (up to 12 weeks) or as a single session.
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T.R.U.S.T (ages 11-13) - Designed to assist children in 6th through 8th grades.  The program helps develop an understanding of preventing sexual violence through the use of respect, understanding, and tolerance.  The program is offered in 2 formats: Multiple sessions (up to 13 weeks) or as a single session.
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Safe Dates (ages 12-18) - Designed to assist children in 6th through 12th grades.  The program educates teenagers about behaviors associated with dating abuse and violence.  The program is offered in 2 formats: Multiple sessions (up to 9 weeks) or as a single session.
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No Zebras: No Excuses (college aged) - Designed to assist college aged students.  The program educates teenagers about behaviors associated with dating abuse and violence.  It also empowers students to take a stand and help others by keeping them safe.  The program is offered in 2 formats: Multiple sessions (up to 9 weeks) or as a single session.
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Staying Connected To Your Teen (Parenting) - Designed for parents of teenagers 12 through 17 years old.  Teaches parents skills needed to improve family communication and family bonding.  The program is offered in 2 formats: Multiple sessions (up to 10 weeks) or as a single session.
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Hands Are Not For Hitting - Designed for children in Pre K through 1st grade.  The program teaches young children healthy ways to use their hands. 
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Kids On The Block - Designed for children in 3rd grade.  The program informs children on domestic violence and sexual assualt through the use of puppets and skits.
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Words Are Not For Hurting - Designed for children in Pre K through 1st grade.  The program teaches young children the impact of how and what they say, and healthy ways to communicate with each other.