Community Outreach
& Prevention Education

By educating our community, through both targeted outreach and programming, we work to prevent sexual violence. We are committed to teaching healthy and positive relationships that are based on respect, safety, and equality for every member of our community.

Knowledge is Power

Our goal is to empower individuals and organizations in the community to end Sexual Violence. We promote social change through advocacy, education, and training.

SAVE of Essex County's team of educators provides prevention and outreach services throughout the county. Workshops are available on many topics, and include (but are not limited to): Healthy Relationships, Sexual Violence on College Campuses, LGBTQ+ Issues and how to be an Ally, Boundaries and Consent, Teen Dating, Bystander Intervention, Sexual Harassment, Social Media / Internet Safety, Media Literacy / Live Respect, and Mental Health and Self-Care.

Sexual violence prevention is the combined efforts of every member of our community. We utilize educational programs and promote awareness campaigns to help reduce the prevalence of sexual violence in Essex County. All of our services and information are also available in Spanish.

Who We Work With

  • Middle & High Schools

  • Colleges

  • Fraternities & Sororities

  • Elementary Schools

  • Afterschool Programs

  • Education-Based Institutions

  • Private Businesses / Corporations

  • Community-Based Organizations / Non-profits

  • Houses of Worship

  • Community Centers

  • Libraries

  • Clubs (Social, Rotary, etc.)

  • Hospitals and other Medical Service Providers

Prevention Education & Raising Awareness

SAVE’s team of Prevention Specialists work to educate students at the Middle School, High School, and College level about issues surrounding sexual violence.

Presentation & Workshops Topics

  • Gender Equity

    Gender equity is a key protective factor for the prevention of sexual violence. This program focuses on teaching students the importance of social norms that promote gender equality and the impacts of gender inequality. 

  • Promoting Healthy Relationships

    This program describes the importance of healthy relationship behaviors and how healthy relationships are a protective factor for the prevention of sexual violence. Types of abuse, sexting, and boundaries are discussed.

  • Sexual Violence and Consent

    What is consent? What are the laws? This program educates students about all forms sexual violence and teaches consent: what it is and how to ask for it.

  • Sexual Harassment

    What does sexual harassment look like and where can it happen? This program teaches students how to identify sexual harassment and what to do about it.

  • Bystander Intervention

    This program highlights the importance of engaging bystanders to prevent sexual violence and teen dating violence.

  • Sexual Violence on College Campuses

    One out of every four women in college will be sexually assaulted. This program teaches students about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses—the risk factors and the protective factors.

  • Live Respect / Media Literacy (Multi-Session)

    The Media Literacy program is a nationally recognized curriculum that helps students understand how media influences our behaviors and decisions.

  • Rape Culture and the Media

    Students learn about rape culture: toxic masculinity, slut-shaming, victim-blaming, rape myths and facts, and the media’s role in perpetuating rape culture. Students discuss the continuum and origins of sexual violence in society.

 All presentations and educational programming are tailored to the needs of your school or organization.

Our presentations, with the exception of the Live Respect / Media Literacy multi-session format, are one-time workshops. Additional follow-up sessions and sessions in Spanish are also available.

 

Community Involvement & Engagement

Prevent to SAVE Coalition

The Prevent to SAVE Coalition is comprised of community members and educators who are ready to be at the forefront of change-making. According to the CDC, sexual violence affects millions of people each year and Essex County is no exception. Prevent to SAVE Coalition addresses different facets of Sexual Violence Prevention in our community. Everyone is a stakeholder in preventing sexual violence. We believe every member of our community holds value and brings different expertise to the table in our work to end sexual violence.

Email info@familyserviceleague.org to learn more
or to join us and take action.

For more information about our Prevention and Education Programs, please call 973-746-0800 x 310 or email jmonserrate@familyserviceleague.org

 All Services are also provided in Spanish.

For information in Spanish, please call 973-746-0800 ext. 310 or email amcknight@familyserviceleague.org