Prevention Education Program

Relationships are at the core of our everyday lives, and we firmly believe that through outreach and education efforts we can continue to provide resources and inform our community about healthy relationships.  

2023 L. E. A. D. youth training

Our prevention department works to reduce that number by teaching from a comprehensive curriculum based on healthy emotional management and safe relationship practices for students of all grade levels.

Youth Community Education

Our team of trained Prevention Educators hosts a wellness engagement program where participants are encouraged to learn and discuss a variety of engaging topics, once every week, for 6-weeks. Below are some of the topics that our prevention department is trained to speak on.  Services are available for schools and universities.

We offer one-time presentations for more in-depth conversations about domestic violence and teen dating violence. Services are available for schools, universities, domestic violence in the workplace training, non-profit community partners, spiritual & religious organizations, and more.  

Youth Advisory Committee

  • Boundaries & Consent

  • Communication Skills

  • Coping with Anger

  • Depression & Suicide

  • Gender Stereotypes

  • Goal Setting

  • Healthy Relationships

  • House of Ruth Services

  • Impacts of Media

  • LGBTQIA+ Allyship

  • Self-Care

  • Self-Esteem & Body Image

  • Stress Management

  • Teen Dating Violence 101

Adult Community Education 

The Youth Advisory Committee (Y. A.C.), is a volunteer program for youth ages 13-18. The program focuses on education around social change and how they can promote emotional wellness on their school campuses. Youth Advisory Committee members are supported in hosting student-led circles and events emphasizing healthy conflict resolution skills, safe relationship dynamics, mental wellness, and more.  

“As a teenager in California it’s difficult to believe that I could actually have a political impact. Engaging with legislators about the importance of prevention was incredibly rewarding. Working with House of Ruth was such an amazing experience. I’ll forever be grateful for this program for enhancing my passion to help others enduring abuse." - Former Y.A.C. member

More About Prevention

  • No! Our team currently has options available for all ages, upon request.

    For primary grades and high schools, we offer wellness circles and one-time presentations on any of the prevention education topics listed above.

    Our team also collaborates with local colleges, universities, businesses, spiritual organizations, non-profits, and government agencies to facilitate workshops or participate in special events by tabling or speaking.

  • Presentations typically run about an hour to an hour and a half. Wellness circles are usually one hour long.

  • We primarily service the eastern end of Los Angeles County and the western end of San Bernardino County. However, we are always open to partnership and collaboration with those located in other regions. If you have any questions about working with us, send our Prevention Manager a message through the form below.

  • Yes! For all inquiries about booking with our team of trained facilitators and educators, send our Prevention Manager an inquiry through the form below.

Get in touch.

For all inquiries regarding presentations, training, tabling, and student engagement send our Prevention Manager, Elyse Severson, a message about your project idea and we’ll get back to you with the next steps.