Prevention

Harbor House believes that prevention is an essential piece to ending domestic violence.

We have coordinated our efforts to educate the community and promote social change is a key part to work in breaking generational cycles of abuse.

COACHING BOYS INTO MEN SM

Violence against women is so pervasive, and its consequences so devastating and long lasting, that it can be difficult to remain optimistic. But a new approach to prevention that invites men and boys to be part of the solution is providing real hope for stopping violence before it ever begins. Coaching Boys Into MenSM is an initiative of the Family Violence Prevention Fund. www.endabuse.org.

Harbor House is in a unique collaboration with the Orange County Domestic Violence Taskforce to address the prevention of first-time perpetration and victimization of intimate partner violence. We have several components to our "Coaching Boys Into MenSM" project with a primary focus  of working with men in the community to be allies with women to promote healthy, non violent homes:

• Prevention activities such as
  • Coaching Boys Into MenSM basketball tournaments
  • Fishing For Manhood fishing trips, 
  • Seminars that address the root causes of domestic violence

• Nine week curriculums designed specifically for boys ages 11-14 year old.

Harbor House is currently in the process of implementing several new campaigns with focal point of working with men and boys such as:

• Founding Fathers of Orlando - Father's Day Campaign
• Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Campaign

A core assumption of this program is found in the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Violence is anything that denies human integrity, and leads to hopelessness and helplessness."

If you would more information about our Founding Fathers of Orlando Campaign, Please contact Development at (407) 886-2244 ext. 246 admin@harborhousefl.com  

TEENS ENDING ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS

Teen dating violence, like abusive adult relationships is about power and control.

On average, one out of every three high school students is or has been in an abusive dating relationship. Dating violence includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Jealousy is reported to be the leading motive of dating violence; uncontrollable anger the second leading motive. Dating violence, like domestic violence is a crime. Those convicted can be sent to jail, fined or ordered to attend an abuse prevention or counseling program.

Due to lack of experience in dating relationships, teens may have difficulty understanding what is or is not normal in intimate relationships. Teens may also rely on perceived gender role stereotypes. These are often reinforced by the media, peers and/or parents. Teen relationships may be much shorter - sometimes lasting only a few months. However, the intensity of the relationship may be equal to that of a marriage between adults.
For information on teen dating violence, contact Kelly Bullard or go to the links below.

Tips on how to help a teen (PDF Link)
MySpace page
www.loveisnotabuse.com
www.abanet.org/unmet/toolkitmaterials.html
www.expect-respect.org.nz/

Contact Information
Community Education and Prevention Coordinator
(407) 886-2244 extension 231
admin@harborhousefl.com