Healthy Relationships
Open and honest communication, mutual respect, and support are all components of a healthy relationship. As the girls and women in WISE’ programs grow and mature it is important that they be able to identify the aspects of a healthy and unhealthy relationship. We want them to know that they deserve to be treated well and as equal partners in a relationship of their choosing. They have the right to set boundaries, negotiate compromises and determine what is non-negotiable within their personal relationships.
This program works with students to help them decide if, when and how they want to interact with others. The focus of the program activities are to prevent dating violence, stalking, cyberstalking and sex trafficking through knowing how to differentiate between a healthy relationship and an unhealthy one; and to learn about bystander intervention which teaches them about the signs of abuse and how to safely intervene with a classmate, friend or family member to keep them safe.
Bring healthy relationships to your community
Interested in bringing the Healthy Relationships program to your school, club, or site? Our program provides different ways you can collaborate with us to deliver the healthy relationships curriculum:
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After School Program: Regular after school programming that meets once or twice a week at select locations.
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7-hour Healthy Relationships Workshops: one-time, all-day training for students; this 7-hour training can be flexed over several days if preferred. Contact Ayman Mohamed for questions and inquiries.
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Green Dot Active Bystander Intervention Trainings (ABIT): one-time, all-day training for community members ages 16+. Contact Kohpa Vang for questions and inquiries.
Sexual Violence Prevention (SVP) Program
The SVP program collaborates with schools and other community organizations to train them on mitigating violence in the community through prevention, intervention, and response strategies.
Through the SVP program, WISE has worked with Washington Technology Magnet School from 2020-2023 to train teachers, school personnel, and students on strategies to mitigate school-based domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, bullying and stalking. The program collaborated with Transforming Generations to provide direct services to those in need.
Starting 2024, WISE will be working with Hmong College Prep Academy and HOPE Community Academy to provide culturally-informed violence mitigation strategies for Hmong students.
Deliverables:
Community Needs & Strengths Assessment (Developed for Washington Tech Magnet School, 2021)
Healthy Relationships Arts & Media Projects
WISE believes in using the arts as a way to help our students heal and learn. Below are music videos and animated projects GGAL students have participated in through the Healthy Relationships curriculum.
A music video about breaking free and embracing your authentic self.
A music video about rediscovering your self-worth and confidence after a breakup.
