Sexual Violence Prevention: Programs and Services
Education and prevention
While sexual violence is often approached through the lens of addressing offenders after it occurs, helping people understand what sexual violence is and its risk factors can help prevent it from happening in the first place.
- Digital safety
- Resources on preventing online harassment and abuse, keeping kids safe online, and digital consent and boundaries are available on the National Sexual Violence Resource Center website.
- School prevention
- School staff can find a number of resources on reducing and responding to sexual violence on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) website.
- Tools for families and teens
- A variety of information related to sexual health and sexual violence prevention can be found on the DHS Adolescent Health webpage.
Victim and survivor resources
Those who experience sexual violence may feel alone, but resources are available to help.
- A list of providers and available services for survivors of sexual violence is available on the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault website.
- Information and service referrals for survivors of sexual violence can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) website.
Peer-support program for LGBTQ+ youth
LGBTQ+ youth can connect with trained peer-specialists to provide free emotional and mental health support and mentorship through Mental Health of American Wisconsin's PRISM program by visiting the PRISM website or calling their toll-free warmline at 414-336-7974.
Dare2Know campaign
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) partners with End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin to promote the Dare2Know Campaign. This campaign aims to promote healthy relationships and end teen dating violence. Learn more about the Dare2Know campaign and get the facts about dating violence on the Dare2Know website.
