Our Programs

Programs to help Prevent Youth & Teen Dating Violence

• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) – An environmental change program to prevent crime and violence, comprised of 10 principles addressing design, building, use and maintenance of a space. CPTED promotes positive social interactions and “more eyes on the street” to influence individual behavior. Conduct a CPTED assessment of your neighborhood! Led by STRYVE, Monterey County Health Department and Building Healthy Communities.
• That's Not Cool - A social media campaign dedicated to decreasing teen dating violence due to technology and increasing awareness for healthy teen relationships online.
  
• Safe Dates – A prevention program for dating abuse that gives teens time to practice new behaviors, such as anger management, how to help a friend, conflict resolution, communication and the warning signs of dating abuse. Led by STRYVE, Monterey County Health Department. (evidence-based)

Find other violence prevention programs on “Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development” and “Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s Model Programs Guide”

Previous Programs:

• Strengthening Families – A family skills training program found to significantly improve parenting skills and family relationships, reduce problem behaviors, delinquency and alcohol and drug abuse.
• Youth Empowerment Solutions (YES) - Empowers youth to make positive changes in their communities and to work with adults to support their efforts.
• Olweus Bullying Prevention Program – A program that includes schoolwide, classroom, individual and community strategies to create a safe school climate.