To request more information about classroom education, or to schedule a presentation, please contact Shoshana Bass, Prevention Education Specialist, at sbass@dvsas.org.

The Empowerment Project

The Empowerment Project is designed to align with and satisfy many of Washington OPSI’s Health Education grade specific standards for Wellness, Safety, Sexual Health, and Social Emotional Health (specific outcomes can be provided upon request.) Our evidence based, 3 day curriculums for middle and high school students, known as The Empowerment Project, is available in two formats- both live, and self guided.
While remote instruction continues in Whatcom County, the live format of the Empowerment Project will be facilitated via video conferencing technology. While the medium may have changed, the curriculum still includes a variety of instruction methods and engaging activities. While the curriculum is intended to be facilitated over the course of 3, 45-60 minute lessons, this can be flexible. Please contact Shoshana Bass, Prevention Education Specialist, at sbass@dvsas.org with questions or to schedule The Empowerment Project. 

The Digital Empowerment Project for High Schoolers was designed to be done by students at their own pace, without teacher instruction. The Digital EP consists of 4 parts- 2 instructional videos (18 minutes and 10 minutes) and two engaging activities, designed to solidify the information provided in the videos. There are also supplemental handouts, discussion questions for teachers, and an optional discussion guide for parents. Please contact Shoshana Bass, Prevention Education Specialist, at sbass@dvsas.org, if you intend to use the Digital Empowerment Project.

Prevention Education Online

DVSAS also offers a number of presentations and trainings numerous topics related to domestic violence and sexual assault. These presentations and training are available to a broad array of audiences- K-12 classrooms, colleges and universities, professional programs, community partners, and more. DVSAS has provided presentations to contemporary adult life classes, home economics classes, criminal justice classes, computer literacy classes, early childhood education programs, and RN programs. 

Past training topics include:

• DVSAS Services Overview/Making Referrals to DVSAS
• Domestic Violence Screening Techniques
• Supporting Survivors of Violence in Medical Care Settings
• Bystander Intervention
• Strategies for Helping Domestic Violence Survivors

For more information on how to schedule a training or presentation, please email Shoshana Bass, Prevention Education Specialist.

The mission of Teens Against Abuse is to prevent and reduce instances of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing inclusive education, outreach, and advocacy for the teens of Whatcom County, by the teens of Whatcom County.

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