Our school education programs

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Rape Response Services' education program provides schools, civic groups, social service and health care providers, local businesses and communities with tools to prevent and address sexual assault. 
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Our efforts aim to include education as well as changing conditions that contribute to sexual violence, including policy development, student leader development, collaborations with athletic teams, and awareness campaigns, to help foster a violence-free community in our schools.

Our free, research-based, age-appropriate school programs are suitable for students Pre-K through college.  All presentations can be modified to fit into your class schedule and needs. These programs meet Maine Learning Results standards.

​All of our presentations are free, interactive, and discussion-based. Below you will find links to descriptions of our education programs. To request a presentation for your school, please contact us.

​Personal Body Safety: types of touch, secrets versus surprises, and trusted adults

Online Safety/Internet Safety: cyber harassment, online protection, and trusted adults

Media Literacy: impacts on self image and perpetuating stereotypes, media violence impact, and porn literacy 

Bystander Intervention: bystander roles, challenges, and taking action 
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Sexual Harassment: sexual harassment versus flirting, social and peer influences, and communicating boundaries

Healthy Relationships: healthy versus unhealthy, power influences, and how to help

Sexual Violence 101: what is sexual violence, consent, and how to help

Our community education programs 

All of our presentations are free. Our educators work to engage the audience as much as possible by making our presentations interactive and discussion-based. To request a presentation, please contact us. All presentations can be modified to fit into your schedule. Presentation title and a brief description are provided below:

Please note, any of the presentations listed under School Based Education (above) can be brought to your community group or place of business by request. Our skilled educators can modify and create presentations to meet your needs.

Introduction to RRS: “Who and what is Rape Response Services?” is the topic of this 1.5-hour presentation. Learn about our mission, values, and the work being done for victim/survivors of sexual violence and the work being done in primary prevention. Learn about our services, projects, and community collaborations.

Trauma Informed Response to Sexual Assault: Our Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Advocate is available to provide professional training programs to municipalities, first-responders, law enforcement and corrections officers, civic groups, social service providers, health care providers and other professionals to assist in building their capacity to respond to victim/survivors of sexual violence with a trauma informed lens. We are available for in-service trainings, to speak at staff meetings, or other events determined by the organization.

Human Trafficking Identification and Response: Our Sex Trafficking Action Response Team (START) is available to provide professional training programs to municipalities, first-responders, law enforcement and corrections officers, civic groups, social service providers, health care providers and other professionals to assist in building their capacity to recognize and respond to victim/survivors of sex trafficking. We are available for in-service trainings, to speak at staff meetings, or other events determined by the organization.

RRS Volunteer Advocate Training: This is a 40-hour training based on statewide training standards for community members interested in becoming a volunteer. Volunteer advocates assist with our 24/7 helpline service, medical accompaniments (going to the hospital with survivors), tabling events, community awareness events such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Online Safety for Parents and Caregivers: "Navigating, Guiding, Supporting, and Protecting Our Youth in the Digital Age" In this 1-hour presentation we address the concerns of parents/caregivers with their child's exposure and interaction with digital media in all its forms. We approach how to safely use media in balance as a family, find quality content, set expectations around healthy use to prevent conflict, and raise media savvy consumers & creators.

Consent for Adults: This 1-hour presentation, tailored for 18+ adults, explores in depth the vital need for consent, its definition, and its application in relationships. We approach the responsibility, the legalities, and the communication needed in relationships and how consent is the basis of building a healthy relationship.