The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence provides speakers and trainers to provide education to the public about issues related to relationship violence or sexual assault. We are available to address your class or civic group, or provide training workshops. We also provide training targeted to law enforcement, medical professionals, criminal justice personnel, employers, parents, or teachers.
Training Topic Examples:
- Domestic violence awareness & dynamics
- Sexual assault awareness & prevention
- Services available through GCCFN
- Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases
- Internet safety to protect children/teens
- Human trafficking awareness
- Gender-based violence prevention for young men
- Employer/human resources information for DV in the workplace
- Law enforcement training – understanding victimization and victim behavior
- Trauma-informed care for medical professionals
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training
Youth Outreach Education:
At GCCFN, we believe that by educating children and the community on how to stop the inter-generational cycle of violence, that abuse can end for our families and our communities.
We provide free, age-appropriate violence prevention education programs not only to the children residing in our shelters but to area schools, youth groups, health fairs, and community events.
Available Sessions
PreK – 1st Grade:
Hands Are Not For Hurting: an activity-based curriculum for younger children focusing on the negative effects of name-calling and violence.
PreK – 5th Grade:
Literature Lessons: A grade-level children’s story read aloud with accompanying educational lesson and interactive activity. With a variety of picture books to choose from, subjects include friendship, rejection, bullying, teasing, building self-esteem, and related topics. Educational lesson meets MS Common Core objectives and standards. Designed for elementary school reading classes.
Grades 2-5
Respect: A two- or three-lesson anti-bullying program focusing on building self-esteem and respect.
Grades 6-12
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: A curriculum that helps teens recognize the difference between caring, supportive relationships and controlling, manipulative, or abusive relationships. The two-lesson program can be expanded to 4-6 sessions and fits well into both school and afterschool/summer programs.
Five Things Everyone Should Know: A program addressing basic issues of domestic and dating violence. Presentation can be customized for specific age group/topic.
Interpersonal Violence: A one-hour program addressing bullying, harassment, and cyber-safety. Presentation can be customized for specific age group/topic.
Stand Up, Speak Out: A one-hour workshop to recruit males as allies to end interpersonal violence through awareness, responsibility, and action.
Any Age
Mixed Bag: A customized presentation on topic of choice for any audience, including youth, parents, teachers, adults, or youth professionals. Interactive presentations for career days or health fairs are also available.