My grandkids call me Dede because “grandma” just wasn’t happening. I’m far too cool to be a grandma – and I certainly don’t feel like one. But sometimes, even Dede’s mess up. A few days ago, I was at a family gathering and was squeezing my 10-year-old grandson in what I thought was a lovely…
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In sexual assault prevention work, we often talk about how important it is to get consent when it comes to physical contact with others’ bodies. We want children to know that their bodies are theirs, and that others’ bodies and boundaries deserve respect. Small, early practices like asking “Can we move over there?” before moving…
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In October, the Erin Levitas Foundation celebrated it’s largest-ever Play with A Purpose card day ♦️♠️ at Woodholme Country Club. More than 120 people gathered to play cards, learn a little bit about sexual assault prevention, and raise more than $17,000 for prevention education! ✨ There was such a warm feeling in the room and…
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Did you know you can help children thrive by supporting positive emotional health and feelings of being connected to a community? Researchers are even starting to uncover connections between these skills and factors that protect kids from harming others and eventually perpetrating sexual violence. So what’s emotional wellness anyway? The National Institute for Health defines…
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Strong empathy skills may help prevent sexual violence According to research and the CDC’s Stop Sexual Violence Technical package, “the evidence suggests that greater empathy, emotional health and connectedness, academic achievement, and having parents who use reasoning to resolve family conflicts are associated with a lower risk of Sexual Violence (SV) Perpetration.” Helping children develop…
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Did you know? Healthy communication skills can help protect children Communication is an important part of any relationship – and developing healthy communication skills is a lifelong journey. According to the CDC, healthy communication is a skill that can help prevent sexual violence. Technically, communication is classified as a “social-emotional skill” – meaning it’s a…
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