Product Description

Project Duration: 12 months

Project Objective:

To implement a comprehensive school-based program promoting healthy relationships, preventing teen dating abuse, and fostering a culture of respect among high school students.

Problem Statement:

Teen dating abuse affects 1 in 3 teens, perpetuating harmful norms and behaviors. Existing programs often focus on victim support, neglecting prevention and perpetrator accountability.

Methodology:

1. Needs Assessment: Conduct surveys and focus groups to understand students’ attitudes and experiences.
2. Curriculum Development: Create age-appropriate, inclusive materials addressing healthy relationships, consent, and abuse prevention.
3. Teacher Training: Provide educators with workshops and resources to facilitate program implementation.
4. Student Engagement: Deliver interactive sessions, discussions, and activities promoting healthy relationships.
5. Parent and Community Involvement: Organize workshops and events engaging parents and community members.
6. Evaluation and Monitoring: Conduct pre/post surveys, focus groups, and program evaluations.

Expected Outcomes:

1. Increased knowledge and understanding of healthy relationships.
2. Improved attitudes and behaviors toward dating abuse prevention.
3. Enhanced bystander intervention skills.
4. Reduced incidents of teen dating abuse.
5. Strengthened school-community partnerships.

Activities:

1. Healthy Relationships Workshops
2. Consent and Boundaries Sessions
3. Abuse Prevention and Intervention Training
4. Parent-Teen Dialogues
5. Student Leadership Programs
6. Social Media Campaigns

Timeline:

Quarter 1: Needs Assessment, Curriculum Development

Quarter 2-3: Teacher Training, Student Engagement

Quarter 4: Evaluation, Reporting, and Sustainability Planning

Budget:

1. Personnel: $120,000
2. Curriculum Development: $20,000
3. Teacher Training: $15,000
4. Student Engagement: $40,000
5. Evaluation and Monitoring: $30,000
6. Miscellaneous (travel, materials): $25,000

Total Budget: $250,000

Sustainability:

1. Integrate program into school curriculum.
2. Establish community partnerships.
3. Secure funding from local organizations.