Sophomore "Teen Exchange" Seminar
Sophomore Teen Exchange Seminar
This is a seven week seminar sponsored by MOCSA, the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault. Through a grant, with the help of peer facilitators and MOCSC staff, this program was specifically developed for the St. Teresa's Academy sophomore class.
- The purpose is to lessen the ill effects of sexual assault and abuse through prevention, education, intervention, and advocacy.
- Discuss unhealthy and healthy relationships and to be able to recognize the difference.
- Learn about gender stereotypes, how the media plans into this, and how these stereotypes effect adolescent girls.
- Help girls to set healthy boundaries before dating and relationships begin.
- Learn what sexual harassment is, who can be a perpetrator and what to do if it occurs.
- Learn the facts regarding rape: in 85% of all rapes, the victim knows the perpetrator, and in 80% of all rapes, alcohol is involved. Also learn how to keep yourself safe and what to do if rape or date rape happens to you or someone you know.