- Educational presentations to elementary, middle and high school students. These presentations can run anywhere from one period in length on one day to several periods on several days. -

- Educational groups for at-risk students. These groups are generally by invitation and are facilitated by two DASI staff persons, most often a male and a female to model healthy and respectful “relating”. Groups are interactive and tend to be more intensive and personal for the participants.

- Modalities include groups, lecture, interactive games, videos, role play, and handouts. Students are encouraged to participate in an activity that “helps spread the message”.

Teens today face challenges unlike any that have come before. Navigating today’s minefield of influences, pressures, needs and feelings takes an enormous amount of maturity and skill, but even the most mature and skilled among them may be at risk of uncharacteristic behaviors or an unanticipated event that could change their lives forever. Particularly at risk are teens who lack the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to be successful in the many kinds of relationships in their lives. It is our belief that healthy, respectful relationships and “relating” can bolster a teen’s ability to make positive life decisions. Our focus is on teen dating relationships; however, the skills and information communicated to participants are relevant to many types of interpersonal relationships.

This one-semester course is offered for credit through Sussex County Community College, and is taught by DASI staff. The class also serves as staff and volunteer training, and we invite local social service professionals to join classes relevant to their work.

SCCC also offers an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Community Care with a specialization in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention. For more information contact SCCC at 973-300-2100 or go to HYPERLINK "http://www.sussex.edu" www.sussex.edu