Prevention Education
The Second Step supports survivors of domestic violence and works to prevent future harm through education, outreach, and community engagement. We believe everyone deserves to live safely and with dignity.
Our Prevention Education Program creates space for learning and unlearning around power, control, harm, and healing. Through interactive workshops, awareness events, and trainings, we increase access to tools and information, reduce stigma, and help shift cultural norms.
We believe prevention works best when it’s woven into the fabric of everyday life—and that anyone can recognize abuse, respond with care, and help rebuild safety. That’s why we meet people where they are: in clinical and human service settings, community gathering spaces, coffee shops, conventions, and everywhere in between.
By bringing prevention into the spaces where people live, work, and connect, we engage educators, professionals, community members, local partners, and others committed to fostering safer, more informed, and more connected communities.
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Prevention Education Trainings:
Foundational Workshops
- Domestic Violence 101: Understanding the Basics
- Teen Dating Violence 101: What Every Adult Should Know
- Healthy Relationships 101: A Workshop for Teens
Trainings for Providers & Community-Facing Professionals
- Domestic Violence 102: Responding to Disclosures: How to Be a Safe Person or Business
- Creating Supportive Workplaces: Domestic Violence Awareness for HR & Leadership
- Know Your Rights: Housing & Legal Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors
- Partnering with The Second Step: How We Support You and the Communities You Serve
Community Awareness & Information Sessions
- Let’s Talk About It: An Introduction to The Second Step as a Community Resource
- Bringing Prevention to Your Space: A Conversation for Community Businesses
- Creating Safer Communities: A Domestic Violence Prevention Conversation for All
Events & Displays (Non-Training Options)
- Tabling or Info Booth Opportunity
- Educational Display for a Library, School, or Community Space
- Awareness Event (e.g., panel, film screening, or collaborative fundraiser)
Ready to request a training or workshop? Click here.
“This training made a tough topic feel really approachable. It felt honest and grounded, and I came away with real tools I can actually use to support people.”
Our Services
Our tailored services guide survivors on their unique path to safety, stability, healing, and hope. Together, we empower survivors to build a brighter, more secure future.
