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Youth Advocacy Services:

We work with middle and high-school-aged students experiencing family or teen dating violence.

Services are offered to elementary students on a case-by-case basis.

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    Services offered by the youth program are explained below.

    If you would like to connect with a youth advocate to learn more about the work they are doing call 763-295-3433 or email youthteam@riversofhope.org

  • 1:1 Advocacy & Counseling

    We partner with students in school-based settings, including ongoing safety planning and social-emotional skill development

  • Trauma-Informed Interventions

    We focus on finding safety with our students in their bodies, minds and homes. These interventions are guided by client-identified needs

  • Relationship Education

    We present to classrooms, administrators and community partners on healthy relationships and identifying warning signs of dating violence

How can we prevent domestic and dating violence?

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Working in collaboration with schools and community groups, our Advocates meet with students to offer support, education, and referrals to community resources. Through education and empowerment, the youth program helps youth move beyond violence to healthy relationships.

Learn more.

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