Parent Workshops

Prevention Educators is WNY’s only consulting firm dedicated to violence prevention. We provide workshops to parent groups through your school or community organization. Our trainers are available during convenient evening and weekend hours. Contact us for more information or click the "Request More Information Now" button to schedule a presentation.

Safe Schools: Parent Partnerships

This workshop focuses on interpersonal violence and safety issues in schools today. We will examine the various ways parents can become involved in preventing school violence, from communicating with their children to organizing activities in their communities.

Talking to Your Kids About Sexual Harassment

This presentation provides both the legal and behavioral definitions of sexual harassment. We will discuss strategies for preventing sexual harassment, as well as communication skills for talking to your kids about sexual harassment. Finally, we will explore resources and support systems if your child has been a victim of sexual harassment.

Talking to Your Kids About Bullying

This workshop explains the differences between bullying and teasing, focuses on characteristics of bullies and their victims, discusses communication strategies for talking to your kids about bullies, and methods for dealing with bullies if your child is a victim. We will also examine ways to partner with your child’s school to implement an effective anti-bullying campaign.

Talking To Your Kids About Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships

One in five youth will experience violence in their dating relationships. And unfortunately, many young people do not feel capable of turning to their parents for support when faced with this reality. This presentation will help parents differentiate characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships, identify the warning signs of unhealthy relationships, explore risk factors for youth who become involved in violent relationships, and discuss communication skills for talking with kids about their relationships.

Talking to Your Kids About Child Abuse & Neglect

This workshop provides an overview for parents of child abuse and neglect by defining the different forms of maltreatment, examining warning signs of abuse and neglect (including behavioral indicators,) explores methods for communicating with children about abuse at an age-appropriate level, and provides resources for coping with abuse if your child is victimized.

Talking to Your Kids About Sexual Abuse

The FBI reports that 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. Child abuse is every parent’s nightmare, and the myths about perpetrators and victims often keep us from facing the reality. This presentation examines the impact of sexual abuse on child and adolescent development, focuses on strategies for communicating with your children about sexual abuse, and provides resources for support if you suspect your child is being abused.

Talking to Your Teen About Date Rape

Estimates indicate that up to 80% of teen survivors of rape knew their attacker before the incident occurred. This presentation provides an overview of myths and facts about acquaintance rape, the truth about drug-facilitated rape, and ways to minimize your teen’s risk.

Gang Violence: Decoding Signs

Adolescent gangs are not just an inner-city phenomenon. This presentation will explore the three main reasons teens join street gangs. It will also break down gang signals and codes and explore strategies for parental intervention.

Safe Surfing: What Parents Need to Know About Sexual Predators Online

Sexual predators are now using the Internet to lure children into abusive relationships. This workshop deciphers the dangers of sexual predators online, explores the methods they use to disguise their identities and intents, and focuses on how to respond when your child may have unknowingly made contact with a pedophile.

Minimizing Parental Stress

Today’s parents are under enormous amounts of stress and all too often we may take it out on our kids. This presentation will explore methods for identifying and minimizing parental stress. We will also discuss coping strategies, anger management, and self-care.

Positive Approaches to Discipline: School-age Children

What’s the difference between discipline and punishment? Find out in this interactive workshop which utilizes demonstrations and other exercises to help parents learn positive approaches to disciplining their school-age child. We will also examine warning signs that your child’s behavior may need professional support.

Positive Approaches to Discipline: Adolescents

How does one start to discipline adolescents when nothing seems to work? Learn about innovative strategies for reaching your teen. This presentation will focus on communication strategies, partnership skills, and positive approaches to disciplining teenagers.

Violence Prevention Starts At Home.
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