Building Safer Communities Through Knowledge and Action

The Compass Center provides comprehensive prevention and education services through specialized programs and community training. Our work focuses on preventing violence, supporting survivors, and creating safer communities.

Community Education

We offer customized training for workplaces, schools, and community groups on:

Professional Training

  • Safe Bars: Bystander intervention for hospitality venues
  • It’s Our Business: Workplace violence prevention
  • Working with Survivors
  • Stopping Sexual Harassment
  • Agency Program Overview

Community Training

  • Bystander Intervention
  • Dating Violence & Healthy Relationships
  • Sexual Violence Prevention
  • Support Skills for Survivors

Contact Lori Urinko (Lori@thecompasscenter.org) to schedule training.

Prevention Programs

Little Navigators

Early intervention program providing play-based therapeutic services in childcare facilities for ages 3-5.

Services Include:

  • On-site mental health support
  • Family resources
  • Provider training
  • Prevention education

Contact: Cruz Trujillo Rodriguez (cruz@thecompasscenter.org)

Youth Voices in Prevention (Youth VIP)

Youth-led initiative preventing violence among ages 12-17 through:

  • Day Retreats
  • Impact Events
  • Peer Education
  • Peer/Adult Mentorship

Contact: Maranda Hardwick (youthVIP@thecompasscenter.org)

Move To Heal South Dakota

Arts-based trauma recovery programs featuring:

  • Healing Arts Program
  • Facilitator Training
  • TCTSY First Responders
  • Community Performance Initiatives

Contact: Sydney Bartunek, (sydney@thecompasscenter.org)

For all inquiries: 605-339-0116