The Outreach and Prevention Education Team recognizes the integral pieces of prevention such as providing evidence-based information and establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with schools and community groups. A speaker's bureau is available and offers topics that include the following:
In addition, In Services and specialized trainings are available to professionals who provide services to victims. A full list of school or community-based programming and trainings is available upon request.
PROGRAMS
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PROGRAM TRAINING AND DESCRIPTIONS
PRESCHOOL/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THREE KINDS OF TOUCHES
Addresses the issue of child abuse for children ages 3-5.
TODAY I FEEL...
Explores feelings and coping skills for children ages 3-5 through the use of picture books.
BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Covers assertive communications skills, anger management, conflict resolution and personal boundries to help individuals develop and maintain respectful relationships.
THIS IS A NO BULLY ZONE!
Discusses the effects of bullying as well as how to identify and handle bullying situations.
SAFETY MATTERS!
Helps children to identify and respond to dangerous situations using an easy to remember Safety Rule.
CYBERSAFETY
Discusses ways to stay safe while using the internet, with a focus on issues such as online harassment and bullying.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
CYBERSAFETY
Discusses ways to stay safe while using the internet, with a focus on issues such as online harassment and bullying.
I DESERVE RESPECT!
Introduces discussion on sexual harassment that will help students to identify situations and take necessary action.
HEALING THE HATE
Aims at preventing violence through developing tolerance and acceptance. Discusses discrimination against race, culture, sexual orientation, gender and ethnicity.
VIOLENCE IS A CHOICE
Explains the decision making process with students and encourages them to consider non-violent alternatives for conflict resolution. A short video highlighting actual crimes in the Lehigh Valley accompanies this program.
BULLYING
Focuses on the types of bullying students face in middle and high school. Healthy communication, conflict resolution and action steps are addressed.
HIGH SCHOOL
I DESERVE RESPECT!
Introduces discussion on sexual harassment that will help students to identify situations and take necessary action.
HEALING THE HATE
Aims at preventing violence through developing tolerance and acceptance. Discusses discrimination against race, culture, sexual orientation, gender and ethnicity.
VIOLENCE IS A CHOICE
Explains the decision making process with students and encourages them to consider non-violent alternatives for conflict resolution. A short video highlighting actual crimes in the Lehigh Valley accompanies this program.
BULLYING
Focuses on the types of bullying students face in middle and high school. Healthy communication, conflict resolution and action steps are addressed.
NO MEANS NO
Explores the issues of sexual assault and rape; includes risk reduction, victimization and steps to take if an assault occurs.
DRUG FACILITATED SEXUAL ASSAULT
Provides students with knowledge to identify common date rape drugs, the effects of these drugs and ways to reduce their risk.
VIOLENCE PREVENTION GROUP
Addresses factors that contribute to violence as well as the tools and strategies students need to deal with the violence in their lives.
LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
Deals with sexual assault, risk reduction, date rape, drugs and safety issues, especially for high school seniors and college freshmen.
SEX, LIES AND ALCOHOL
Explores the link between sexual violence and alcohol. Specifically, it looks at how alcohol is marketed to college age consumers.
COLLEGE
NO MEANS NO
Explores the issues of sexual assault and rape; includes risk reduction, victimization and steps to take if an assault occurs.
DRUG FACILITATED SEXUAL ASSAULT
Provides students with knowledge to identify common date rape drugs, the effects of these drugs and ways to reduce their risk.
VIOLENCE PREVENTION GROUP
Addresses factors that contribute to violence as well as the tools and strategies students need to deal with the violence in their lives.
LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
Deals with sexual assault, risk reduction, date rape, drugs and safety issues, especially for high school seniors and college freshmen.
SEX, LIES AND ALCOHOL
Explores the link between sexual violence and alcohol. Specifically, it looks at how alcohol is marketed to college age consumers.
OPPRESSION AND THE LINK TO VIOLENCE
Explores societal and individual power in order to expose how violence is maintained in society and constructed by the media.
SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND THE MEDIA
Encourages participants to critically view media images and draw connections between the portrayal of men, women and sexuality in an effort to better understand the epidemic of sexual violence today.
SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TRAINING (COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS)
Discusses what happens in the aftermath of a sexual assault, and how to create a safer campus.
THE LGBT COMMUNITY AND VIOLENCE
Dispels myths and identifies special concerns of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender victims. (Can also focus on LGBT youth or creating a LGBT-friendly service agency.)
ADULT AND CIVIC GROUPS
SEX, LIES AND ALCOHOL
Explores the link between sexual violence and alcohol. Specifically, it looks at how alcohol is marketed to college age consumers.
OPPRESSION AND THE LINK TO VIOLENCE
Explores societal and individual power in order to expose how violence is maintained in society and constructed by the media.
SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND THE MEDIA
Encourages participants to critically view media images and draw connections between the portrayal of men, women and sexuality in an effort to better understand the epidemic of sexual violence today.
THE LGBT COMMUNITY AND VIOLENCE
Dispels myths and identifies special concerns of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender victims. (Can also focus on LGBT youth or creating a LGBT-friendly service agency.)
FRAUD AWARENESS SERIES
Educates participants on types of financial fraud, including telemarketing scams and charity cons.
CRIME, VICTIMS AND THE LEHIGH VALLEY
Deals with the effects of crime in the Lehigh Valley area; specifically focuses on homicide.
ADULT SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS
Exposes myths and facts of sexual violence and explores risk reduction strategies for at home, outside and in social situations. Provides tips on what to do if assaulted and how to help a victim.
WHAT IS CRIME VICTIMS COUNCIL?
Provides information about our services and informs people of our role in the community.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Educates volunteers on sexual assault and violent crime through a 51-hour comprehensive training. Upon completion, volunteers will assist in Hotline coverage and other advocacy services.
SENIORS
SENIOR CITIZEN SAFETY
Deals with any or all of the following: Personel Safety, Home Security, Fraud and Scams, and prevention tips.
SENIOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
Exposes participants to the procedures and personnel involved at all levels of the criminal justice system -- from criminal investigation to incarcerations.
ELDER SEXUAL ABUSE
Provides information about sexual abuse against the elderly, including detection, reporting laws, protective services and risk reduction.
FRAUD AWARENESS SERIES
Educates participants on types of financial fraud, including telemarketing scams and charity cons.
PROFESSIONALS
OPPRESSION AND THE LINK TO VIOLENCE
Explores societal and individual power in order to expose how violence is maintained in society and costructed by the media.
SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND THE MEDIA
Encourages participants to critically view media images and draw connections between the portrayal of men, women and sexuality in an effort to better understand the epidemic of sexual violence today.
SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TRAINING
Trains first responders on dealing with victims, the effects of sexual assault and Rape Trauma Syndrome.
THE LBGT COMMUNITY AND VIOLENCE
Dispels myths and identifies special concerns of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trangener victims. (Can also focus on LGBT youth or creating a LGBT-friendly service agency.)
ELDER SEXUAL ABUSE
Provides information about sexual abuse against the elderly, including detection, reporting laws, protective services and risk reduction.
WHAT IS CRIME VICTIMS COUNCIL?
Provides information about our services and informs people of our role in the community.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Educates volunteers on sexual assault and violent crime through a 51-hour comprehensive training. Upon completion, volunteers will assist in Hotline coverage and other advocacy services.
To schedule a program or training, please contact an
Outreach Educator at 610-437-6610.
Crime Victims Council (CVC) is a private, non-profit agency that is dedicated to providing professional counseling, advocacy services and prevention education services to victims of crime in Lehigh and Northampton Counties at no cost.
CVC SERVICES
24-Hour Hotline - 610-437-6611
Individual Counseling
Support Group Counseling
Hospital, Court and Police Accompaniment
Victims Compensation
All services are confidential and provided at no cost.
To contact us:
801 Hamilton Street, Suite 300
Allentown, PA 18101
Phone: 610.437.6610
Fax: 610.437.9394
cvclv@enter.net
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1555 Northampton Street
Easton, PA 18042
Phone: 610.250.6313
Fax: 610.250.6314
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