Prevention-Works

Prevention and Education Programs

Through raising awareness and educating the community, the Prevention Education Department is working toward preventing crime and victimization before it happens.

Prevention and education programs on a variety of topics are available for:

  • Schools
  • Businesses
  • Allied professionals
  • Faith-based institutions
  • Other community groups.

All of our programming is geared to the audience’s specific age level.

Presentations can also be tailored for a specific group.

If you are looking for a topic not listed or wish to discuss how we can fit your needs, please contact us by phone at (814) 455-9414 and ask to speak with the Prevention Ed Department and we will schedule at your convenience.

Our Services

Program Topic Menu

Preschool & Elementary

  • Good Secrets, Bad Secrets (Personal Body Safety)
  • Internet Safety
  • Boundaries

Middle School

  • Building & Growing Healthy Relationships
  • Internet Safety
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Cyberbullying
  • Sexting
  • Boundaries

High School

  • Sexual Harassment
  • Building & Growing Healthy Relationships
  • Boundaries
  • Communication
  • Cyberbullying
  • Social Media Safety
  • Sexting
  • Sexual Assault
  • Human Trafficking

Parent

  • Internet Safety / Cyberbullying
  • Electronic Devices & Social Media
  • Raising Kids to Respect Boundaries (and Deal with Others Who Don’t)
  • Good Secrets, bad Secrets

College Programs

  • CVC Overview
  • Sexual Assault
  • Human Trafficking
  • Bystander Intervention

Community Groups

  • Identity Theft
  • Creating Respectful Spaces
  • Human Trafficking
  • CVC Overview

Professional Trainings

  • Child Sexual Abuse: What Adults Can Do
  • Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
  • Personal Trauma
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Bystander Intervention

Programs are built for small groups (less than 30), and can be offered in multi-session, skill-building format to work towards prevention of the issue, or as one-time, knowledge raising programs. Most programs are offered free of charge, however, donations to assist with programming and handout cost are gratefully accepted.

More Information for Parents

Safe Secure Kids Safe Secure Kids is an educational program created by a partnership between the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) and d’Vinci Interactive.

www.commonsensemedia.org – Helpful info for Parents on technology use; Websites, App’s, TV, Games, and Books.

www.loveisrespect.org – Free and confidential phone, live chat and texting services are available 24/7/365 on teen dating relationships.