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This event is organized by the WCA Youth REPs in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM)! If you are interested in submitting art to be displayed, performing at […]
The Prevention Perspective January 2022
We frequently view the start of a new year with a sense of intention and excitement. We celebrate the victories, revisit the heartbreaks, and reflect on the journey of the […]
The Prevention Perspective December 2021
This December, the prevention department is focused on a common holiday theme: peace. This month’s Taking Flight theme is PEACE of mind and coincidentally, we have started to incorporate curriculum […]
The Prevention Perspective November 2021
“What does kindness look like to you?” This month, the WCA is focusing on kindness and what it looks like. As I navigate the topic, I think often about […]
The Prevention Perspective October 2021
DVAM and LGBTQIA+ History Month Peoples’ experiences with abuse are layered because of their multifaceted identities. These identities color the ways we experience the world, and in the case of […]
The Prevention Perspective September 2021
Working directly with young people is central to the violence prevention work we do at the WCA each day. While educating young people is critical, creating opportunities for youth to explore […]
The Prevention Perspective: August 2021
It’s August, which means that kids are headed back to school! Whether they’re going into elementary, middle, high school or college, everyone deserves to have safe, healthy relationships. As adults, […]
Prevention Perspective: July 2021
“The more healthy relationships a child has, the more likely he will be to recover from trauma and thrive. Relationships are the agents of change…” – Dr. Bruce Perry In […]