Youth Services
YWCA Greater Cincinnati is dedicated to fostering awareness and healthy relationships through the promotion of positive youth development and education in area schools through various programmatic efforts designed for students and teens.
Peaceful Solutions
Restorative Practices & Equity Program
Peaceful Solutions is an evidence-based approach to resolving conflict, preventing harm, improving school culture, and increasing student success by replacing ‘Zero Tolerance’ disciplinary policies that disproportionately impact BIPOC students with equitable solutions.
For more information on YWCA’s restorative practices work, contact Jennifer Milani at 513-361-2135 or jmilani@ywcacin.org
Youth Relationship Violence Prevention
YWCA Prevention Education Programs aim to prevent youth relationship violence through comprehensive school-based initiatives, including training on bullying prevention, conflict resolution, and targeted psychological/social groups for at-risk youth. The goal is to empower schools to transition from a culture tolerating bullying and teen dating violence to one that champions healthy and peaceful relationships.
For more information on YWCA’s Youth Relationship Violence Prevention, contact Jennifer Milani at 513-361-2135 or jmilani@ywcacin.org
Creating Safe Spaces
Providing confidential counseling services for youth in grades 7-12 at Riverview East Academy, addressing domestic and other forms of violence and abuse. Includes free individual and group counseling sessions, workshops on various topics such as healthy relationships and cyber safety, school-wide awareness campaigns, and resources for parents impacted by violence or seeking guidance on educating their children about healthy relationships.
For more information on YWCA’s Creating Safe Spaces, contact Jennifer Milani at 513-361-2135 or jmilani@ywcacin.org
Violence Prevention Program
Violence prevention program for athletic coaches designed to inspire them to teach their young, male athletes about the importance of respect for themselves, others, and particularly women and girls. Athletic coaches lead their players through brief weekly activities that address themes such as personal responsibility, respectful behavior, and relationship abuse. Teams are encouraged to involve fans, parents, faculty, other students, and school administrators in support of CBIM’s respect message.
For more information on YWCA’s Violence Prevention Program, contact Jennifer Milani at 513-361-2135 or jmilani@ywcacin.org
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