The Community Outreach Program at Raphael House works to enact social change and prevent domestic violence by engaging our entire community in conversation and by encouraging people of all genders, ages and backgrounds to speak out against violence.
The primary activity of the Outreach program is offering free presentations in local middle and high school classrooms. Topics covered include teen dating violence, media influence, types of abuse, healthy relationships, sexual assault, consent and warning signs of abuse.
In addition to classroom presentations, we also offer workplace trainings to healthcare providers, business leaders and community organizations, and trainings to DHS employees. These presentations address the ways that health care providers, HR professionals, coworkers and supervisors can recognize signs of domestic violence and respond effectively. Additional topics covered include vicarious trauma, oppression, barriers to leaving, and being a support person.
If you’re interested in having someone speak about healthy relationships at your school or place of work, please contact Megan at (503) 222.6507 x317 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to schedule a presentation.