Monday 11/23 and Tuesday 11/24
As part of our unit focusing on human rights, Alex Boswell, Youth Educator, from Safe Homes of Orange County, visited Ms. Held's Clay Classes. Alex lead a dynamic and interactive workshop, which encouraged the students to discuss abusive vs. healthy relationships; define "abuse" (it's more than just physical violence); how abuse=power and control, the true meaning of "equal power" and "consent", and the startling realities of human trafficking right here in the United States. This workshop encouraged a mature and respectful dialogue about issues that affect many teens today.
Did you know that "one in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner, a figure that far exceeds rates of other types of youth violence."
We hope this workshop helped students gain helpful insight and a broader understanding of these issues. Perhaps this workshop has inspired students to make clay monuments and memorials that connect to intimate partner violence and/or human trafficking. We thank Alex Boswell for her kindness, professionalism and wisdom.
SAFE HOMES OF ORANGE COUNTY is a private, not-for-profit agency established in 1986 to provide comprehensive and confidential domestic violence services to victims and their families.
Their mission statement is:
"Safe Homes of Orange County works to eliminate all forms of domestic violence through education, outreach and provision of services to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. Safe Homes is client-centered. We educate and empower people to make informed choices. We serve with compassion and dignity. Our belief is, 'Every home should be a Safe Home.'"
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