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Prevention Coordinator Jessica Issacs Shares Strategies to Empower Young People
ASPEN has programs to help kids and teens build healthy relationships and to recognize warning signs of unhealthy ones. Between Mother’s and Father’s Day, on Tuesday, May 27th, ASPEN invites parents to lunch to learn some tips and to hear an overview of ASPEN’s work in area schools. The Lunch and Learn includes free lunch and a talk with ASPEN Prevention Coordinator, Jessica Isaacs, and will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at the County Building at 414 E. Callender Street.
ASPEN provides support and services for victims of violence, and includes in its mission working to prevent violence in the first place. “This is the hopeful part of the work. We always say we’re trying to work ourselves out of existence.”
Empowering young people is key to that part of ASPEN’s mission. ASPEN uses several programs and relies heavily on the regionally recognized Power Up Speak Out! curriculum developed by DSVS in Red Lodge. “It teaches the fundamentals of healthy relationships, power dynamics, boundaries and consent,” according to the DSVS website.
Parents and trusted adults are critical in helping young people work through first experiences in negotiating relationships, and it can be difficult to recognize a child may be struggling at all, let alone know how to give them the skills they need to navigate successfully. Schools and organizations like ASPEN that regularly help many children through similar situations can be valuable allies to help parents help kids.
ASPEN hopes to show appreciation and support for parents with its upcoming Lunch and Learn. In order to prepare lunch, ASPEN asks those interested in attending to RSVP at aspenmt.org/events or by emailing info@ aspenmt.org. Questions and requests for more information
ASPEN has programs to help kids and teens build healthy relationships and to recognize warning signs of unhealthy ones. Between Mother’s and Father’s Day, on Tuesday, May 27th, ASPEN invites parents to lunch to learn some tips and to hear an overview of ASPEN’s work in area schools. The Lunch and Learn includes free lunch and a talk with ASPEN Prevention Coordinator, Jessica Isaacs, and will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at the County Building at 414 E. Callender Street.
ASPEN provides support and services for victims of violence, and includes in its mission working to prevent violence in the first place. “This is the hopeful part of the work. We always say we’re trying to work ourselves out of existence.”
Empowering young people is key to that part of ASPEN’s mission. ASPEN uses several programs and relies heavily on the regionally recognized Power Up Speak Out! curriculum developed by DSVS in Red Lodge. “It teaches the fundamentals of healthy relationships, power dynamics, boundaries and consent,” according to the DSVS website.
Parents and trusted adults are critical in helping young people work through first experiences in negotiating relationships, and it can be difficult to recognize a child may be struggling at all, let alone know how to give them the skills they need to navigate successfully. Schools and organizations like ASPEN that regularly help many children through similar situations can be valuable allies to help parents help kids.
ASPEN hopes to show appreciation and support for parents with its upcoming Lunch and Learn. In order to prepare lunch, ASPEN asks those interested in attending to RSVP at aspenmt.org/events or by emailing info@ aspenmt.org. Questions and requests for more information may be sent to the same address.