Youth Education

Middle & High School Education
Sexual violence is an issue that youth in all communities face regardless of race, ethnicity or economic background. MOCSA presenters reach more than 30 school districts across the metropolitan area, on both sides of the state line. Our youth educators communicate this challenging subject in a manner that is engaging, informative, and realistic.  MOCSA presentations utilize a variety of teaching methodologies, including group discussion, lecture, question and answer sessions, and activities designed to enhance learning and behavior change. Presentations are available in English and Spanish.

Prevention presentations are single sessions effective in increasing knowledge, discussion, and awareness in the following topics. For further description, click here.

         • Sexual Harassment 
         • Sexual Assault
         • Drug Facilitated Rape
         • Dating Violence
         • Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
         • Media Safety

Teen Exchange is a multi-session sexual violence prevention program. The curriculum focuses on identifying and developing healthy relationships and preventing sexual violence.  Core topics include:

          • Healthy Relationships
          • Sexual Harassment
          • Sexual Assault
          • Drug Facilitated Rape
          • Dating Violence
          • Gender Stereotypes/Media Literacy
          • Seeking Help and/or Resources for Youth and Others

Additional discussion topics may include:

          • Role of the Bystander
          • Anger Management/Conflict Resolution
          • Victim Empathy

An abbreviated Teen Exchange is available in a "Pick Three" format.  MOCSA educators suggest the following combinations.

          • Middle School: Healthy Relationships, Sexual Harassment, and Media Safety 
          • High School: Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Gender Stereotypes       

If possible, time is allotted for developing a communication piece such as posters, songs or a play to illustrate what was learned. For more information on Teen Exchange Topics click here.

To learn more and/or request a presentation, email youthed@mocsa.org or call 816.931.4527 and ask for the Coordinator of Education and Outreach Services.

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Lockers Video Project

MOCSA has taken as a project the development of a series of videos entitled "Lockers: A Real Life Drama of Teens Dealing with Issues of Sexual Assault." The videos will be in the proven-effective soap opera format and will include a study guide to effectively communicate essential sexual violence prevention messages to youth. The videos will cover a variety of topics, including Sexual Harassment, Date and Acquaintance Rape, Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships, Dating Violence, Drug Facilitated Rape, Gender Stereotypes, and Media Safety. The completed "Lockers" series will be used to educate tens of thousands of youth in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area in a way that enhances MOCSA's existing youth education program and engages students.

For more information on the "Lockers" video project, click here.

To donate to support the "Lockers" project, click here and select "Lockers Video Project" from the drop-down menu of programs, or call 816.931.4527.

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• Resources for Youth:
• Click here to see MOCSA's Teen Book Recommendations on Amazon.com. 
• Tip Sheets for Teens:  

• Recommended Links:
• Love is Respect.org: Chat live with a Peer Advocate.
• Choose Respect: Sponsored by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Common Sense Media: Learn about internet and media safety. 
• MTV's A Thin Line: A campaign to stop digital abuse.
• That's Not Cool: A site with digital examples of, and resources for, teen dating abuse.
• The Safe Space: Learn about teen dating violence through videos, stories, and quizzes. 

   

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