Youth Presentation Topics

Hope House gives free in-person and virtual presentations to groups of 30 or less students, from elementary through college level. Youth presentations can be held at schools, summer school and after-school programs, library programs, or church youth groups. This is not an exhaustive list, and presentations and activities are subject to change. Elementary presentations take at least 30 minutes. Middle school through college-level presentations take at least 45 minutes. For middle and high school students, Hope House recommends 3+ sessions to help promote positive change.

Elementary School

Hands Are Not For Hitting
Brush Up on Respect
Protective Behaviors
Bullying & Bystander Intervention
Healthy Friendships
Internet Safety
Making a Difference
Self-Worth
Promoting Peace
Managing Worries
Celebrating Individuality & Community Respectfully

Middle School

Healthy Relationships, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Consent 3-Day Presentation Series
Bullying, Sexual Harassment, and Bystander Intervention 3-Day Presentation Series
Internet Safety
Valuing Differences
Respecting Boundaries
Healthy Breakups

High School

Healthy Relationships, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Consent 3-Day Presentation Series
Media Literacy: Healthy & Unhealthy Messages about Relationships in Songs
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
Gender Norms/Stereotypes & Violence
Healthy & Unhealthy LGBTQ+ Relationships
Healthy Breakups
Viewing, discussing, and participating in group activities with one or both of the following films:
- Miss Representation
- The Mask You Live In

College

All topics listed under Community Presentations as well as the following:
- Gender Norms & Violence
- LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
- Healthy & Unhealthy LGBTQ+ Relationships
- Specifically for Nursing Classes: Screening for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
- Viewing, discussing, and participating in group activities with the following films: Miss Representation and The Mask You Live In

For more information or to schedule a presentation, please email the Community Education Program Manager here
or call 608-356-9123 x106.

“I learned to respect people’s boundaries – don’t be harassing the ones around you.” - High School Student

“I was sexually harassed and in an abusive relationship and you covered everything [in your presentations] and made me feel so much better. Thanks.” – High School Student

“Thank you for coming and talking to us teenagers about this. I don't think people understand that this is a real issue. It makes me feel better to know that I'm not alone in being sexually harassed and that its not okay. Thanks sooooooooo much.” – High School Student