We offer a variety of educational services that cover topics related to our mission and programs. Some of these services include:
Adult Education Programs:
Addiction & Recovery
Addiction & Recovery 101
Drug addiction, or substance use disorder, is a disease that affects the brain and behavior, leading to a loss of control over drug use. This presentation aims to educate and empower community members who want to learn more or may be impacted by this chronic illness.
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence 101:
Explore domestic violence dynamics; forms, cycle, power, control, barriers for leaving, and ways to help. Our presentations are tailored to meet the needs of various audiences including faith-based communities, law enforcement professionals, and special interest groups.
Domestic Violence 101 with Children:
This program builds on lessons from Domestic Violence 101 by delving into the impact of being exposed to domestic violence in childhood.
Digital Boundaries for Parents and Youth Workers:
Explore how technology impacts youth safety, parents discover tips on cyberbullying, human trafficking, tech trends, and strategies to help keep children safe.
Youth Education Programs:
Our Community Educators have spoken to tens of thousands of young people in schools, youth groups, and community centers. We seek to create fun and empowering programs that are relevant to the young people we work with. Click here to see which Indiana Department of Education Academic Standards for Health & Wellness and Indiana Department of Education Social-Emotional Leaning Competencies our youth education presentations meet. Our presentations include:
Eyes Wide Open…relationship awareness©
This Indiana Department of Education-recognized program strengthens relationship skills and self-advocacy for students grades 8-12. Building on digital awareness and critical thinking, students learn to recognize healthy patterns in all relationships, communicate boundaries clearly, and develop confidence to seek support when needed.
CyberSense 201
This program develops critical thinking and self-awareness for students grades 7-8 navigating complex online spaces. Students build on their empathy skills to make thoughtful decisions about privacy, evaluate trustworthy information, and set personal boundaries with technology while considering impacts on themselves and others.
CyberSense 101
This foundational program builds empathy and community awareness for students grades 4-6. Students learn to recognize when others are hurt by online bullying, develop skills to support friends safely, and practice creating welcoming digital spaces where everyone belongs.
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If you have any questions regarding our Community Education Services, please do not hesitate to contact our education team at educationteam@ywcanein.org or (260) 424-4908 ext. 222.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
Our education services are made possible in part by grants from:
