Hope House provides community education through presentations, written materials, educational booths and displays, and various awareness and prevention activities, projects, and events. We also create monthly e-bulletins with news and research related to domestic and sexual violence and with Hope House happenings. To receive these emails, please contact Hope House at hhshelter@hopehousescw.org or click here to view the archives.
Hope House gives free presentations to service agencies, church groups, community organizations, and businesses. Length of presentations are flexible. If interested in learning more about these presentations or to schedule presentations, please call the Community Education Coordinator at 608-356-9123. Topics include:
- House House Services
- Domestic Violence
- Children's Exposure to Domestic Violence
- Sexual Assault
- Abuse in Later Life
The Office for Victims of Crime & the National Clearinghouse for Abuse in Later Life's "In Their Own Words"
- Bystander Intervention
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center's "Making a Difference: Your Role in Sexual Violence Prevention"
- Abuse in LGBT Households
- Stewards of Children
This 3-hour Darkness to Light training teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
- Topics for Parents or Youth Service Providers
Bullying & Sexual Harassment, Internet Safety, Healthy Relationships, Dating Violence, Gender Roles & Violence, and Alcohol Ads & Gender/Sexuality Values
- Examples of Career-Oriented Topics
Health Care Providers Screening for Abuse, "Cut It Out" Salons Against Domestic Abuse, and Faith Leaders Responding to Abuse
- Media Literacy
Gender, Race, and Sexuality: How Media Shape Our Culture
- Primary Prevention of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
| Elementary School: | Hands Are Not For Hitting
Protective Behaviors
Bystander Intervention
Healthy Relationships for Friends & Family
Internet Safety |
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| Middle School & Above: | Healthy Friendships (can be adapted for girls' only groups or clubs)
Internet Safety
Healthy Dating
Dating Violence (can include a Family Feud Review Game)
Sexual Harassment
Bystander Intervention
Sexual Assault (can include a Jeopardy Review Game)
Media Literacy
Alcohol Ads
Song Lyrics - Healthy or Unhealthy Message about Relationships |
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| High School/College: | Gender Roles and Violence
Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault
Domestic Violence
Abuse in LGBT Relationships |
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- River Valley High School in Spring Green
“It was very age-appropriate. It related to my curriculum very well. The kids seemed to respond to it very well. I liked how the students were active participants. You presented on issues that impact their lives. In fact, I heard many of them talking about the topics with other students outside of class.”
-Wonewoc-Center High School
"Thank you so much for speaking to my class today. The kids were talking about it all lunch! The info and activities you shared where great!"
-Montello High School
“Thank you so much for visiting our middle school and presenting so much valuable information to our students! Students and teachers were very impressed with the presentation, and I hope you’ll consider coming back next year.”
-Adams-Friendship Middle School
"I appreciated the presenter being very comfortable talking about this subject with our 8th graders. There was nothing I didn't like. Most students assumed that abuse was just physical. Thanks again for your help!"
-Portage Middle School
“Just a note to thank you for your fabulous lessons you presented to our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! You did an excellent job teaching the kids important lifelong lessons! Thank you so much!"
-East Elementary School in Baraboo
I learned...
- “it’s not your fault when you get assaulted and nobody deserves it.”
“I can call a 24-hour helpline.”
“abuse can mean a lot more than physical abuse.”
“respect somebody for who they are.”
“once people get in a controlling relationship, it’s difficult to get out and may be dangerous.”
“most perpetrators are male, but most males are not perpetrators.”
“the #1 ‘date rape drug’ is alcohol.”
“If you are drunk or high or under 16, you are not able to give consent for sexual contact.”
“they offer services to guys too—guys can be abused.”
“I’m not alone.”
I liked...
- “that it was hands on.”
“the different perspective it gave me.”
“she kinda related to us and put it in to ways that we could relate to.”
“how she was upbeat, easy to talk to, and made good points, and the activities are fun.”
“that she got everyone involved and participating.”
“that she didn’t beat around the bush; she was straight forward, and she talked to us like she was a friend, but was still here to teach us.”
“I like the information I even wrote some down that I felt could have helped me in my relationship.”
I will be thinking or behaving differently because of the presentation by…
- “joking around less with name calling.”
“thinking about what a healthy relationship should be – before I start dating so I can have an idea for what I would like in a relationship.”
“watching for controlling behavior and making sure I don’t become controlling.”
“being more aware about my rights and the rights of others when it comes to being in a relationship.”
“knowing what to do if my friends ever need me in a situation like [dating or sexual violence].”
What was said/done during the session that made you think differently about one of the topics?
- “You have to ask for consent at every stage of sexual activity.”
“A lot of insults relate to women and I never really realized it before.”
“Consent—asking if you could kiss your boyfriend/girlfriend before you do it.”
“Talking about pet abuse because I never knew that happened.”
“When you were talking about some of the signs, it made me think of my friend's relationship.”
“When she talked about never to blame the victim when being raped or sexually assaulted—I always thought that if she was walking around wearing sexy clothes it's her fault, but it's not.”
Do you feel that the presentation motivated or encouraged you to not only expect to be respected, but also to behave more respectfully towards others?
- “Yes because it made me realize that I need to say something if someone’s being harassed and always believe someone if they claim they were sexually abused.”
“Yes I always felt I had to win the argument with my boyfriend. Last night I didn't and it made things a little better! I told him I was going to respect him and encourage his dreams as long as he does the same for me!”
“The cards given out [with traits of a dating partner] really made me think of what kind of girlfriend I wanted and how I should treat her.”
“Yes because I would never want to be controlling or be controlled.”
“Sure, now I know I want others to ask for consent instead of going by body language.”
“Yes because my parents don't talk about it to me so it's good to hear about it sometime.”
“Totally! It helped me feel strong and better knowing that I have a right to my body and no one else does.”
“Yes it made me think about consent—how you can't interpret something, you need to make sure it is okay.”
“Yes I will try not to look at guys as objects and expect them not to look at me as one.”
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