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Protective Schools and Communities 

How can we modify school and community spaces to create protective, safe environments?

Discover how to modify school and community spaces to foster protective, safe environments for everyone. Explore this page for valuable tips, download our comprehensive resource guide, and reach out to us for collaboration opportunities aimed at promoting healthy relationships and supporting the social and emotional well-being of children and youth.

Educators, caregivers, and adults can play a pivotal role in shaping protective and safe environments within schools and communities. Here are some effective strategies:

 

  • Display resources

  • Praise supportive school staff/faculty or community leaders

  • Model consent every day

  • Collaborate with local advocates and community leaders

  • Know the facts about sexual abuse, harassment, assault and the prevention of it

  • Amplify leaders addressing issues of sexual abuse, harassment and assault

  • Talk about issues in the news related to relationships

  • Engage parents in having conversations with their child about relationships

  • Explore resources that can support your prevention efforts

  • Inquire about VSC prevention and training opportunities

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Get Our Free Guide for Educators 

What's inside 

  • Printable Posters 

  • Printable pledge card activity sheet to engage your school community 

  • Social media graphics with empowering prevention messages 

  • Relationships Affirmation Deck for school announcements, creative arts, class meeting discussions, and daily affirmations 

Download the Protective Schools Resource Guide 

Línea directa: 888-521-0983

Oficina: 610-277-0932

Fax: 610-277-6386

Correo electrónico: vscmontcopa@vscmontcopa.org

325 Swede St., 2nd Floor 

Norristown, PA 19401

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Nuestra misión es ofrecer defensa y asesoramiento a todas las personas afectadas por la violencia sexual y otros delitos contra la persona y promover la prevención en la comunidad a través de la educación. Fundada en 1974 como Mujeres contra la Violación, llevamos más de 40 años apoyando a los sobrevivientes y a sus familias. Victim Services of Montgomery County, Inc. es una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3). Llame a nuestra línea directa gratuita las 24 horas al 1-888-521-0983.

Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, Inc., has a 24-hour hotline number: 1-888-521-0983. If you require an interpreter when calling our hotline, please state your primary/native language and wait momentarily while we connect you with a staff member and an interpreter for further assistance. Thank you.

El Centro de Servicios para las Víctimas del Condado de Montgomery en Pennsylvania cuenta con una línea directa las 24 horas: 1-888-521-0983. Si necesita un intérprete cuando llama a nuestra línea directa, indique su idioma primario/nativo y espere un momento para que un integrante de nuestro equipo y un intérprete se conecten para ofrecer asistencia adicional. Gracias.

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