Our Programs:
Dating Abuse 101
Dating Abuse 101: Teen Workshop on Healthy Relationships, Consent, and Abuse Prevention
Healthy Relationships Start with Awareness and Self-Worth
Dating Abuse 101 is a foundational workshop that introduces Spokane-area youth to the core concepts of dating abuse prevention, healthy relationships, and personal empowerment. This co-ed course, designed for ages 13 to 24, offers a brief but impactful overview of our Take a Stand program—ideal for schools, youth groups, or community organizations looking to spark important conversations.
Taught in a safe, peer-supported environment, the course helps participants recognize their value, understand respectful relationship dynamics, and build leadership skills that create lasting change.
Why It Matters
Spokane has some of the highest reported rates of domestic and dating violence in Washington state. Dating Abuse 101 brings early intervention directly into schools and youth spaces—equipping teens with the knowledge and confidence to demand better, speak up, and walk away from harmful dynamics before they escalate.
Key Learning Outcomes
Participants leave Dating Abuse 101 with greater awareness, confidence, and practical tools to navigate real-life relationships. Outcomes include:
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Identifying the different forms of dating abuse
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Recognizing warning signs of controlling or harmful behavior
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Understanding the three stages in the cycle of abuse
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Defining what a healthy relationship looks and feels like
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Applying respect and empathy in everyday life
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Setting and maintaining personal boundaries
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Increasing leadership and advocacy skills
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Understanding consent and the dangers of date rape and break-up violence
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Using social media in positive, respectful ways
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Learning how to support a friend in need
Instructional strategies include videos, interactive discussions, breakout sessions, and peer feedback, all tailored to meet youth where they are.
Course Format
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Audience: Youth ages 13–24 (co-ed)
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Length: 1–2 sessions (approx. 45 minutes each)
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Setting: Classroom, youth group, or community center
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Cost: Always free for schools and community organizations in Spokane
This program is designed to be flexible and easily integrated into school schedules or youth programs.
Bring Dating Abuse 101 to Your School or Program
Whether you’re a teacher, counselor, or youth leader, Dating Abuse 101 is a powerful and easy-to-implement way to address dating abuse and promote emotional wellness among teens.