School-Based Programming

Programs to help students build healthy relationships and connect with trusted adults.

Schools are a primary social hub for children and adolescents.

By integrating prevention programs into the school day, we are ensuring every student has access to a safe adult connection, to building social-emotional intelligence, to recognizing the signs of unhealthy and healthy relationships, and to increasing protective factors that promote safety. Review the school-based programs illustration to see the breadth of services we deliver to schools all across Warren County.

SAFE on Main’s Power Programs are drawn from evidence-based curricula, Safe Dates and Expect Respect. There are intersections between the curricula and the Ohio Department of Education’s Learning Standards at both the grade and content-area levels.

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High School

The HS POWER program provides a prevention approach to teen dating violence and sexual abuse. Through scenarios and discussion-driven presentations, students learn about healthy and abusive dating relationships, the causes and consequences of dating abuse, and sexual violence. Students will also become better equipped with skills to develop healthy dating relationships, nurture strong support systems, and find safe ways to intervene and get help for themselves or others. This four-day presentation is drawn from the evidence-based curriculum Safe Dates.

Junior High/Middle

The JH/MS POWER program lays a vital foundation for youth by teaching the core principles of respect, boundaries, and healthy communication. Through interactive, discussion-driven presentations, students learn to recognize the difference between healthy and abusive behaviors, understand the consequences of dating violence, and build skills to support their peers. Drawn from the evidence-based Safe Dates curriculum, this three-day program equips students to navigate relationships safely and confidently.

Power Plus

Building on the foundations of our core curriculum, Power Plus offers specialized, standalone presentations that dive deeper into specific topics supporting the themes of our JH and HS POWER programs. These sessions give schools the flexibility to address targeted needs while strengthening a culture of safety and respect. Topics include Human Trafficking, Digital Safety, and Bystander Intervention.

Youth Engagement Project

SAFE on Main's Youth Engagement Project (YEP) was created to engage students interested in volunteering their time to prevention efforts for domestic violence, sexual violence, and teen dating violence.

Youth Engagement Projects are available to students in Warren County through a tiered system that includes classroom and individual projects, volunteer opportunities, and student internships, which vary based on the student's availability and level of commitment.

Meeting Ohio Educational Mandates & Supporting the Whole Child

School districts face increasing demands to balance academic success with safety, emotional intelligence, and state-mandated prevention education. SAFE on Main’s Power Programs seamlessly bridge this gap, providing expertly delivered, evidence-based curricula that fulfill Ohio legislative requirements while fostering a safe school climate.

Why Partner with Power Programs?

Expert, Trauma-Informed Facilitators: Our staff undergoes extensive clinical and prevention training. We present sensitive topics in an age-appropriate, trauma-informed manner, helping your school district meet the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) standards for providing trauma-informed services and resources.
Turnkey Compliance: We utilize state-approved, evidence-based curriculums—including Safe Dates—saving your staff valuable planning and implementation time.

Ohio Legislative & State Standards Alignment

Power Programming ensures your district remains fully compliant with the following state mandates and educational frameworks:

1. The Tina Croucher Act (OH Sub HB 19)

The Mandate: Requires Ohio public schools to incorporate dating violence prevention education into their health curricula for grades 7 through 12.
Our Alignment: Power Programs provide comprehensive relationship education that teaches students how to recognize the early warning signs of unhealthy behaviors, prevent dating violence, and safely seek help.

2. Erin’s Law (OH Senate Bill 288 | ORC 3313.60)

The Mandate: Mandates that schools provide developmentally appropriate instruction in dating violence prevention and sexual violence prevention education for grades 7 through 12.
Our Alignment: Our curriculum explicitly addresses characteristics of healthy relationships, boundaries, consent, and recognizing dating/sexual violence warning signs. (Note: In accordance with the law, students may be excused from the sexual violence prevention portion upon written parental request).

3. ODE’s Whole Child Framework: Each Child, Our Future

The Mandate: Ohio’s strategic plan emphasizes supporting the "whole child," ensuring that every student is safe, healthy, engaged, supported, and challenged.
Our Alignment: By integrating into the regular school day, Power Programs increase critical protective factors for youth, build social-emotional intelligence, and ensure every student has a meaningful connection to a safe, trusted adult.