Outreach and education are integral parts of our programs. Laura’s House is active in speaking to our students, community, corporations, and businesses, and participating in a variety of community fundraisers. We feel strongly that through outreach and education efforts we can continue to provide resources and inform our community about the services we provide. We offer various forms of education and see over 25,000 community members per year.
H.E.A.R.T.
Healthy Emotions & Attitudes in Relationships Today is an interactive workshop to prevent adolescent dating abuse. Adolescent dating abuse is disturbingly common in Orange County. 57% of adolescents report knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped, strangled, or physically hurt by their partner.
Nearly 80% of girls who have been physically abused in their dating relationships continue to date their abuser. Laura’s House is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of dating abuse and offers a free educational program for students (youth) to address this widespread issue. Healthy Emotions and Attitudes in Relationships Today, H.E.A.R.T. is a free, fun, and interactive one-hour workshop that covers the following issues:
- Healthy relationships and healthy boundaries
- Self-esteem
- Red flags
- How to help a friend
- Resources
- Safety planning
In addition to our H.E.A.R.T. Presentation, we offer a library of presentations that help protect youth and equip them to build strong friendships and dating relationships. Topics include:
- Online safety
- Anti-bullying
- Media literacy
- Healthy relationships
- Empathy
- Self-care
- Human trafficking
- Communication & conflict resolution
- Empowerment & self-esteem
Laura’s House staff has presented this workshop to publici and private schools, congregations, civic organizations, and clubs throughout Orange County. We would like to extend the opportunity for your teens and pre-teens to participate in this valuable program which is available in person or virtual.
Man.Kind OC
Man.Kind OC campaign is a no-cost character-building program that shapes aspiring male leaders on high school campuses. This free three-part program will offer a series of interactive workshops for male students in high school to include education on interpersonal relationships, mentorship, skill building, and leadership opportunities; designed to help young men learn the power of empathy, and being a role model on their high school campuses and within their communities. Participants who complete the series will receive a Certificate of Completion, Community Service House, and gift card.
For more information email prevention@laurashouse.org
Workshops
At Laura’s House, we recognize that healthy communities begin at home. We have developed presentations to help adults in our communities create healthy relationships and family dynamics that will work no matter the makeup of the family. Our goal is to bring awareness to generational patterns and give useful tools that can be used to help break the cycle of violence. Our free presentations have been given through community webinars, non-profit agencies, staff training, universities, counseling centers, governmental agencies, and conferences. Our presentations and workshops include:
- Healthy Families Series (3 part series)
- Unpacking Family Systems (2-part series)
- How to Stay Healthy in an Unhealthy Family System
DV101 – Understanding Domestic Violence - How to Help – When you suspect a loved one is in a harmful relationship
- Online Safety – Helping parents better protect their children online
- Who We Are – Outlining Laura’s House’s programs & services
- Cut it Out – State-required 1-hour training for beauty and barber schools to help equip their students with the warning indicators of domestic violence within their client base and how to best refer their clients to domestic violence resources.
Domestic Violence Advocacy Training
Completion of this training meets the requirements set by California Evidence Code 1037.1 for designation as a Domestic Violence Counselor. After completing 40 hours of training, graduates shall receive a Certificate of Completion that will enable them to pursue volunteer and employment opportunities working directly with survivors of domestic violence in California. Laura’s House offers two trainings a year. Learn More
Outreach
Laura’s House is passionate about bringing awareness to our communities. We are available to host a table with information regarding our programs and services at resource fairs, conferences, schools and universities.
Please email prevention@laurashouse.org to schedule your next outreach event.
