To continue meeting the needs of youth in Broward County, the Education and Prevention team has been working this summer to fully update and adapt its prevention education programming for use in virtual settings. Using tools like Zoom and the interactive learning game platform Kahoot, the team will continue to work with teachers and school staff to provide middle and high school teen dating violence and healthy relationships education programs to students throughout Broward County this school year.

The program will continue to share important statistics and information on its @WID_Teen Instagram page, and will also be planning virtual awareness events and trainings for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in February.

Education and Prevention programming is made possible by the generosity of funders including The Jim Moran Foundation, Memorial Healthcare System and the Allstate Foundation.

 This school year already looks different from any other, but some things remain the same – the need for supplies, especially for families healing from domestic violence who have been impacted by job cuts, and the need for an environment that promotes learning. Mental health is at the core of that.

Women In Distress remains committed to supporting our students and families adapt to another changing school year by providing them with the tools and resources needed to learn while also healing from the trauma of domestic violence. Whether it’s helping families access the laptops and technology to bring the classroom into their homes, or providing them with therapy to help navigate this change and grow stronger, together, we’re here to help.

Donate to the Back-to-School Campaign through August 31 and help keep our students learning. This is challenging time for all of us, but it’s especially challenging for families experiencing domestic violence. Help us ensure that all students have the tools they need to succeed inside and outside of the classroom, and that families have the support they need to help make this school year a success.