Community Education
Violence prevention starts with us: in our homes,
in our schools, and in our communities
Empowering children and adults
360 Communities offers various presentations designed to educate on the dynamics of relationship abuse, power and control, consent, sexual assault and harassment, trafficking, and general overall safety in relationships. Our primary goals are to equip people to recognize abusive patterns earlier and gain access to available resources to help.
We present to various audiences, including school-aged students from upper elementary to high school, colleges, businesses, faith communities, community organizations, and social service providers. We also provide internal training for our staff.
Teaching school-aged youth about healthy relationships and the importance of personal safety, both in-person and online, helps them develop skills that stop violence before it starts.
We support victims
During our presentations, we often hear from participants who have experienced or are experiencing abuse. When this happens, we connect people to our advocacy services and offer safety planning, emotional support, community resources, and more.
For more information about 360 Communities’ violence prevention education services and available presentations, call 360 Communities Violence Prevention Education at (952) 245-0059 or request a speaker using the form below.
How we can help
Frequently Asked Questions
If you would like to speak with a member of our staff, we are available 24/7 at (651) 452-7288. You can also review our frequently asked questions and answers.
Lewis House Shelter
Lewis House is a safe haven for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
If you need support, call the Lewis House today, 24/7, at (651) 452-7288 and our staff will help.
All services are free and confidential.
Did you know that the Lewis House is named after the late State Senator B. Robert Lewis, who championed violence prevention and intervention work in Minnesota?
We are always looking for ways to improve our services. If you stayed at the Lewis House and recently departed, please consider filling out our survey.
Services Beyond Shelter
Not all survivors want or need shelter. We can meet you where it works best for you.
Sexual Violence Services
You do not need to cope with sexual violence alone. We can help.
Support Groups
Community Outreach Youth Ambassadors (COYA)
COYA is a supportive and empowering space for youth impacted by sexual and domestic violence to connect, heal, and strengthen their voices.
Survivor Support Dog
360 Communities was the first domestic violence agency in the state to use trained dogs to support survivors.
40-Hour Advocacy Training
360 Communities’ 40-Hour Advocacy Training allows attendees to gain a greater understanding of domestic and sexual violence while equipping them with the foundational knowledge and skills to be an advocate through interactive activities, discussions, and a variety of content.
Education & Resources
Violence prevention begins with all of us. 360 Communities educates the public about the causes of domestic and sexual violence and works upstream to promote healthy relationships.
- We give presentations in schools and the broader community.
- We provide educational resources.
- We provide a 40-Hour Advocacy Training for those wishing to increase their knowledge and skills to support survivors.
Our Curriculum
For Elementary School Students
Consent for Kids
- Recommended for K – 3rd grade, 4th – 5th grade version also available
- Based largely on Rachel Brian’s book “Consent (For Kids!)”, this presentation teaches kids about boundaries, identifying safe adults, and how to identify when they feel unsafe.
- 35-45 minutes
Online Safety
- Recommended for 4th – 5th grade
- Learn safe practices for online gaming, communication, social media, and warning signs of exploitation or grooming.
- 45 minutes
For Middle School Students
Bullying and Harassment
- Recommended for 6th – 8th grade
- Learn about the basics of power and control, different forms of harassment and bullying, how it causes harm, and how to build a culture of respect in school and beyond
- 50 minutes, 1 class period
Emotional Literacy
- Recommended for 6th – 8th grade
- Learn how to identify emotions, express them in a healthy way, and communicate effectively with others.
- 50 minutes, 1 class period
Grooming, Exploitation, and Digital Safety
- Recommended for 6th – 8th grade
- Learn how to identify grooming, protect data privacy, avoid exploitation, and engage safely online.
- 50 minutes, 1 class period
Healthy Relationships
- Recommended for 7th – 8th grade
- Learn about qualities of healthy relationships, different types of relationships, types and patterns of abuse, consent, and representation of relationships in media.
- 100 minutes, 2 class periods
Safety Planning
- Recommended for 6th-8th grade
- Learn about the basics of safety planning, how to identify dangerous situations, and how to reach out for help.
- 45 minutes, 1 class period
For High School Students
ACES and Childhood Trauma
- Recommended for 10th – 12th grade
- Learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences, child psychological development, and the long-term impacts of trauma.
- Ideal for child development or family health classes
- 50-60 minutes, 1 class period
Grooming, Exploitation, and Digital Safety
- Recommended for 9th – 12th grade
- Learn about signs of grooming, sexual exploitation, effective communication of boundaries, and how to identify and disclose to safe adults.
- 50-60 minutes, 1 class period
Healthy Relationships
- Recommended for 9th – 12th grade
- Learn about qualities of healthy relationships, types and patterns of abuse, consent, and representation of relationships in media.
- 100-110 minutes, 2 class periods
Intro to 360
- Recommended for 13+
- Learn about 360 Communities, our program areas, and the services we provide in schools and for youth.
- 45 minutes
Navigating Consent
- Recommended for 10th – 12th grade
- Learn about the complexities and nuances of consent, how to assess risk, how to handle rejection, and how to communicate consent effectively.
- 50-60 minutes, 1 class period
Rape Culture
- Recommended for 10th-12th grade
- Learn about what rape culture is, how to avoid participating in it, and how to address it in everyday situations.
- 60 minutes, 1 class period
Sexual Violence
- Recommended for 10th – 12th grade
- Learn about different forms of sexual violence, long-term impacts on victim/survivors, how to practice consent, how to communicate and accept rejection, and how sexual violence is portrayed in media
- 60 minutes, 1 class period
Rape Culture and Sexual Violence
- Recommended for 10th – 12th grade
- This presentation combines the rape culture and sexual violence presentations into one comprehensive presentation that avoids redundancy.
- 110 minutes, 2 class periods
For College
Healthy Relationships
- 16+
- Learn about qualities of healthy relationships, types and patterns of abuse, healthy communication, and dating apps/social media.
- 120 minutes
Intro to 360
- Recommended for 18+
- Learn about 360 Communities, our program areas, and the services we provide
- 45 minutes
Navigating Consent
- 16+
- Learn about complexities and nuances of consent, how to assess risk, how to communicate and accept rejection, and sexual and chemical health and safety.
- 70 minutes
Rape Culture
- 16+
- Learn about what rape culture is, how it shows up on college campuses, how to avoid participating in it, and how to address it in everyday situations.
- 70 minutes
Sexual Violence
- 16+
- Learn about different forms of sexual violence, how to practice consent, how to communicate and accept rejection, and how sexual violence is portrayed in media
- Also includes information about Title IX policy and procedures, reporting mechanisms, and resources for survivors.
- 70 minutes
Rape Culture, Sexual Violence, Consent, and Communication
- 16+
- This intensive starts with navigating consent and sexual health, understanding sexual citizenship and autonomy, then shifts to sexual violence and rape culture, with an emphasis on communication.
- Best spread over multiple class periods
- 180 minutes
For Adults
Domestic Violence 101
- Recommended for 16+
- Learn about what domestic violence is, how to identify it, how it impacts communities, and resources for survivors and others.
- 60 minutes
How to Be a Safe Adult
- Recommended for 20+
- Learn about grooming and exploitation, how to establish and encourage healthy boundaries, how to have difficult conversations with children and adolescents, and how to be a supportive adult that young people feel they can trust
- 50 minutes
Intro to 360
- Recommended for 18+
- Learn about 360 Communities, our program areas, and the services we provide
- 45 minutes
Sexual Violence
- Recommended for 22+
- Learn about different forms of sexual violence, which groups are most impacted, resources available for education and support, and how to support victim/survivors, including children and adolescents.
- 60 minutes
Presentation Feedback
Presentation Request
If you would like a 360 Communities staff member to present in a school, at a business, or in the community, please fill out the form below.