Prevention
Clove Alliance goes beyond responding to the needs of survivors of sexual assault with efforts to prevent it from occurring in the first place. In fact, the elimination of sexual violence is a key tenant of our mission.
Preventing sexual violence involves more than raising awareness and informing community members about available services. It requires shifting social norms that contribute to sexual violence, promoting the norms and behaviors that foster safe communities, and taking action to advance social justice.
Clove Alliance provides prevention activities and training support to our partners in building effective prevention strategies in their communities.
To learn more about our training, education, or outreach efforts, contact us at 815.932.7273, email outreach@clovealliance.org, or fill out this form and someone from our staff will contact you.
School-Based Prevention Programs
Clove Alliance is committed to taking an active role in preventing child sexual abuse within our community. Research shows that the most effective way to prevent abuse is to talk to children about body safety. Our body safety lessons are intended to teach valuable safety skills, in an age-appropriate format and fulfill the Erin’s Law Mandate.
As children develop, our programs expand to discuss crucial topics like boundaries, healthy relationships, consent, and sexual violence. We believe that empowering youth to stand against sexual harm is a powerful tool for ending it.
Pre-k Through College
Pre-K through 2nd Grade
This age-appropriate, child-friendly lesson uses teddy bears Max and Molly to teach body safety, identify private areas, practice the “yell, run, and tell” strategy, and recognize safe grown-ups, with facilitators trained to deliver the program effectively.
3rd, 4th and 5th Grade
3rd Grade:
“Staying Safe and Feeling Strong in 3rd Grade” teaches students about body safety, recognizing early warning signs, identifying trusted adults, and practicing calm, respectful assertiveness through interactive role-play.
4th Grade:
“Brave Bodies, Brave Voices: Learning about Safety & Trust” uses the story Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept to help students recognize unsafe situations, understand that abusers are not always strangers, identify early warning signs, and practices assertive ways to tell a safe adult.
5th Grade:
“Smart, Strong and Safe Choices” uses the story The Kid Trapper to help students recognize manipulative situations, understand the importance of reporting abuse, and practice making safe decisions by listening to body alerts, considering consequences, and seeking guidance from trusted adults.
6th through 8th Grade
“A Guide to Consent and Communication.” This presentation introduces middle school students to the concept of consent as permission, respect, and communication. Using age-appropriate examples and interactive activities, students learn how to recognize and respect personal boundaries, practice asking for and giving consent, and develop language to assert themselves when boundaries are crossed. The session emphasizes building healthy, respectful relationships both in person and online.
9th Grade through 12th Grade
“Safe. Strong. Informed.” helps students recognize healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationships, set boundaries, understand consent, online safety, and know how to seek help when needed.
Students Against Sexual Harassment (SASH)
Students Against Sexual Harassment (SASH) is a student-led group dedicated to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment. The club empowers students to take a stand against sexual harassment through education, awareness, and advocacy. By joining SASH, students become leaders in making their school a place where everyone feels valued and safe.
College
Our facilitators bring dynamic, customized trainings and presentations to college campuses, whether it’s at club meetings, campus events, or in the classroom. We tailor each session to meet the unique needs of your organization, and we welcome groups of all sizes, no audience is too small to make an impact.
To bring Clove Alliance to your school, contact us at 815.932.7273, email outreach@clovealliance.org, or fill out this form and someone from our staff will contact you.
Resources and Trainings for Educators
Compassionate Response to Disclosure & Mandated Reporter Training
This training prepares professionals to respond with empathy, care, and professionalism when someone discloses sexual abuse. Participants will learn effective listening techniques, supportive responses, and how to connect individuals with appropriate resources. The session also covers the legal responsibilities of mandated reporters, understanding reporting requirements, and following proper procedures. CEUs are available.
To schedule a training or to check out resources from the Lending Libary, contact us at 815.932.7273, email outreach@clovealliance.org, or fill out this form and someone from our staff will contact you.
Community Based Prevention Programs
TruSelf Empowerment
TruSelf Empowerment is a 6 week program that recognizes the importance of planting seeds of empowerment at an early age. Through thoughtful and interactive practices, each student is gifted a foundation to love, honor, and respect themselves. This is designed for 6th-8th grade students identifying as female.
Unsafe Secrets:
Teaching Kids About Body Safety: This presentation will provide information on recognizing grooming techniques, body safety rules to keep your child safe, online safety, and how to empower your child through conversation and support. This program is recommended for caregivers of children in PreK-5th grades.
Let’s Talk:
Promoting Safe & Healthy Teen Relationships: Parents will learn online safety tips, how to help teens understand what healthy and respectful relationships look like, and how to set personal boundaries. This program is recommended for caregivers of students in 6th-12th grades.
Clove Alliance is available to provide resource tables at local events such as resource fairs, conferences, festivals, orientations, and more.
Community-based prevention programs are offered throughout the year. To learn about upcoming sessions, or to host one, contact us at 815.932.7273, email outreach@clovealliance.org, or fill out this form and someone from our staff will contact you.