Community Education and Prevention

The Compass Center is committed to educating the community on various topics related to sexual and domestic violence. Learn more about Youth Voices in Prevention, It's Our Business, and Safe Bars.

Community Education at The Compass Center

Welcome to The Compass Center’s Community Education hub, where we offer a wide range of training and educational programs designed to empower individuals and communities. Whether you’re an employer, educator, or community leader, we have the resources and expertise to help you create safer, more supportive environments.

What Type of Community Education is Available?

At The Compass Center, we provide tailored training and education sessions for workplaces, schools, and community groups. Our programs cover a variety of critical topics, ensuring that your organization is well-equipped to address and prevent violence, support survivors, and foster healthy relationships.

Our Educational Topics Include:
  • Safe Bars: Equip hospitality staff with essential bystander intervention skills to combat sexual violence. This training is tailored for bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues, providing practical tools to create safer, more welcoming environments for patrons.
  • It’s Our Business: Support small to mid-size businesses in preventing sexual assault, harassment, and family violence, as well as intimate partner violence, in the workplace. Learn how to craft supportive policies, ensure employee and customer safety, and handle complaints effectively.
  • Youth Voices in Prevention (Youth VIP): Empower young leaders to eliminate violence among middle and high school youth. Through immersive Day Retreats, impact events, and peer education, youth learn best practices for preventing relational and sexual violence, sexual harassment, dating violence, and bullying.
  • Working with Survivors of Sexual and/or Domestic Violence: Learn how to provide compassionate and effective support to individuals in need. This training offers insights into the experiences of survivors and practical ways to help.
  • Bystander Intervention: Equip yourself with the skills to safely and effectively intervene in situations of potential violence or harassment. Our bystander intervention training empowers individuals to act with confidence and care.
  • Stopping Sexual Harassment: Understand the dynamics of sexual harassment and learn strategies to prevent it in your workplace or community. This training covers legal considerations and best practices for creating a respectful environment.
  • General Information about Agency Programs: Get an overview of the various programs and services offered by The Compass Center. This session helps participants understand how our agency can support individuals and communities.
  • Dating Violence/Healthy Relationships: Explore the dynamics of dating violence and the characteristics of healthy relationships. This training is particularly valuable for youth and those who work with young people, providing tools to foster respectful and safe relationships.

Join Us

Invest in the safety and well-being of your community by participating in our education and training programs. For more information or to schedule a session, please contact Lori Urinko (Lori@thecompasscenter.org).

The Compass Center – Empowering communities through education, advocacy, and support.