Lifeline’s school program is a relationship education program for 5th through 12th grade students. The program is a three-day workshop offered in small groups to allow students to participate in activities and ask questions. The goal is to help students understand what real love is, how to set healthy boundaries in relationships both physically and digitally, how to identify abuse, how the human body works, and ultimately how valuable they are. Our certified educators have thousands of hours of classroom experience.
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What is your approach?
Lifeline approaches sensitive topics with a trauma-informed perspective, responding to those who have experienced or may be at risk for experiencing trauma. The program responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices, seeking to actively resist re-traumatization. All program educators are certified in trauma-informed classroom instruction.
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What topics do you cover?
We cover a wide variety of topics, including:
- Healthy friendship and relationship skills
- Conflict resolution
- Identifying abusive relationships
- Sexual abuse prevention
- Internet and media safety
- Personal goal setting
- Puberty and hygiene
- Reproductive anatomy & pregnancy
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Communication skillsAll topics are appropriately tailored to the age group.
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What curriculum do you use?
Lifeline uses the evidence-based Real Essentials curriculum from the Center for Relationship Education. It was built on five theoretical frameworks, national health education standards, and research on healthy relationships. This curriculum is activity-based, meaning that students are actively engaged in learning activities that make the experience both fun and memorable. Each educator is certified in the curriculum model.
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How much does it cost?
We offer this program free of charge to schools in Northern Missouri and Southern Iowa thanks to the generosity of our Lifeline supporters. Offering this service at no cost ensures that thousands of teens continue to hear this life-changing message of hope. If you would like to host a speaker at your school or organization, contact us.
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What content is covered in each grade level?
View our topic overview by grade level
Parent Q&A session
The program educators host a 15 minute parent Q&A webinar every Monday at 12:15 p.m. You are invited to join to learn more about the program and the topics that will be covered. Questions can be asked live or via chat to be answered by our team.
Interested in hosting the program?
Contact us at education@lifelinemo.org for more information about the program or complete our online no-cost agreement.
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