Healthy Teen Relationships
Our program provides services for all persons related to the educational experience, from students to school personnel to parents.  

Educational Services For Students
-One-time overviews for individual classes that are typically 40-50 minutes in length.
-More in-depth coverage over several class periods or over an entire curriculum.
-Healthy Teen Relationships curriculum can be incorporated into any discipline, including
  health, English, physical education, or family living curricula.

Healthy Teen Relationships Curriculum includes:
-teen dating violence statistics
-gender stereotypes that contribute to inequality of  power and control in teen relationships
-the five kinds of relationship abuse
-the abuse cycle
-warning signs of abuse in relationships
-tips on how to help a friend who is a victim or a perpetrator
-community resources where students can go for help

“Expect Respect” Drama Production
“Expect Respect” is a powerful, live dramatic performance that depicts teens in real situations and shows how abuse of power in relationships (both in dating and friendship) diminishes dignity, self-esteem and spirit. A troupe sponsored by JFSA can be brought to the school or schools can purchase the script and form their own troupe, using a JFSA professional for the educational components.  “Expect Respect” can be shown to groups and can also be used for training purposes for peer mediators, parents, or school personnel.  It can also be used for individual class projects.

We strongly encourage combining the viewing of this play with a discussion, as the performance can bring up a lot of questions and it gives the participants the opportunity to share their concerns and thoughts about these issues.

Educational Opportunities For School Personnel
Professional training for educators in grades 8-12 addresses school-wide strategies for preventing bullying and dating violence.

Topics Include:
-Incorporating information in the student curriculum
-Identifying and working with students who are involved in abusive relationships/friendships.

Educational Opportunities For Parents
JFSA professionals are available to speak with parents about healthy teen relationships, teen dating violence and bullying issues.

Topics Include:
-Information presented in the student curriculum.
-Ways to initiate discussions with teens about dating relationships.
-How to help a son or daughter involved in an abusive relationship. 

Facilitation Of Support Groups For Identified Teens
Family Violence Services professionals can support identified teens and the school by either facilitating small groups that help these students address violence in their relationships or by consulting with the school in this area.             

Direct Services
Jewish Family Service Association’s broad array of services is available to the community.  Family Violence Services and JFSA’s counseling services, as well as any other appropriate service, is available to families and/or individuals in need.  Referrals to our agency are encouraged.

Community Collaboration
Family Violence Services and our Teen Outreach Program welcome will explore opportunities to work collaboratively in the schools and/or with local organizations to increase the impact of our mission.