Promoting Healthy Relationships and Safe Dates
At Capital Youth Empowerment, we are dedicated to fostering positive futures for young individuals.
Our unique teen program, HYPE (Healthy Youth Promoting Empowerment), is designed to collaboratively engage both youth and adults in addressing and preventing dating abuse and domestic violence.
Through this initiative, we aim to create a supportive environment where young people can thrive, build healthy relationships, and enjoy safe and healthy dates.
We focus on ensuring that each partner respects and understands emotional boundaries and physical boundaries.
Our goal is to help youth feel safe, respect each other’s personal boundaries, and feel comfortable when dating someone.
About Healthy Young People Empowerment (HYPE)
HYPE is more than just a program; it’s a community-driven effort to ensure that every young person can grow up in a safe and nurturing environment.
We believe that by connecting youth with adult mentors, we can provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the complexities of adolescence and young adulthood. Our approach focuses on:
- Education and Awareness: Equipping youth with the knowledge to recognize and prevent dating abuse.
- Mentorship: Providing positive role models who can offer advice and support.
- Skills Development: Teaching communication, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation skills.
You can view the full curriculum here.
Our Approach
Collaborative Engagement: By involving both youth and adults, we create a balanced dynamic where experiences and wisdom meet energy and fresh perspectives. This collaboration is crucial in addressing and preventing dating abuse and domestic violence effectively. We spend time understanding each individual’s behavior, ensuring that if something doesn’t feel right, it is addressed promptly.
Positive Relationship Building: Through our mentorship programs, we help young individuals form healthy, respectful relationships. Mentors act as guides, helping teens understand the value of mutual respect, trust, and healthy boundaries in relationships. We emphasize that it’s okay to voice when they don’t want something and to maintain healthy personal boundaries.
Empowerment and Support: We empower youth by providing them with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their relationships. Our supportive community ensures that no one feels alone in their journey towards healthy adulthood. We spend time educating them about healthy relationship behaviors, ensuring they know what to do if something doesn’t feel right.
Why Focus on Healthy Relationships and Safe Dates?
Healthy relationships and safe dates are foundational to the overall well-being and future success of young individuals. By promoting these values, we aim to:
Reduce Incidents of Abuse: Educating youth about the signs of dating violence, abusive relationships, and how to seek help. Understanding red flags is crucial in identifying unhealthy relationships early.
Promote Emotional Well-being: Helping teens develop strong self-esteem and emotional intelligence, which are key in avoiding and addressing unhealthy relationships.
Encourage Respectful Interactions: Teaching the importance of respect, consent, and communication in all relationships to prevent dating violence and ensure healthy, respectful interactions.
How To Enroll.
Participants must have permission from a parent or guardian in order to participate in the program.
Group sessions are facilitated by trained instructors who will present workshops using a combination of evidence-based curriculum, group-style learning, and engaging program facilitation.
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Join Us in Empowering Youth
At Capital Youth Empowerment, we believe in the power of community and the positive impact it can have on young lives. Join us in our mission to create a safer, more respectful world for our youth. Together, we can empower the next generation to build healthy relationships and enjoy safe dates, ensuring they never feel uncomfortable or face inappropriate sexual behavior. This leads to a brighter, more promising future.
For more information about the HYPE program and how you can get involved please contact us directly. Let’s work together to make a difference!
Areas we cover
- Washington, DC
- Arlington County, Virginia
- City of Alexandria, Virginia
- Fairfax County, Virginia
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