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Prevention & Education Programs for Survivors

The Mayor's Office Housing and Community Development funds prevention & education programs for individuals and communities to learn about how to recognize, prevent, and respond to gender-based violence. Anyone looking to learn more about healthy relationships, domestic violence, and other forms of abuse at any age can benefit from these programs. Certain organizations have tailored programs for particular groups through school-based workshops, youth leadership development, and community outreach. Partner Community-Based Organizations promote safety, respect, and equity across all communities. These programs are culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches that uplift those most impacted by violence.

Leadership development and community workshops

Groups focused on the prevention of sexual exploitation

  • Huckleberry Advocacy and Response Team (HART)
    • Prevention education is offered to youth through workshops, which are focused on improving self-protection skills, healthy boundary understanding, and awareness of exploitation risks. Staff also provide training to service providers on identifying youth that are being exploited and those at risk of exploitation.
    • Phone number:415-621-2929
    • Email: hyp@huckleberryyouth.org
  • Freedom Forward-The HYPE Center
    • Workshops and onsite events youth who are at risk of sexual exploitation gain confidence and skills for safety and well-being. Service Provider training provided by Freedom Fwd is for community organizations, to enable staff to identify clients who have experienced, or are at risk of human trafficking or sexual exploitation.
    • Phone number: 415-525-4438
    • Email: info@freedom-forward.org