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The My Life ClubThe My Life ClubSupporting Young Women Supporting Young Women in taking charge of their in taking charge of their
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Monterey County Rape Crisis Center
Rape Prevention & Education Services Presented by Tarah Fischer & Cynthia Patterson
Listening to the Needs
of our Community
• Mystrength
• “Sprinkling” versus “Saturation”
• Comprehensive Primary Prevention
Evidence-based Evidence-based Primary Prevention Primary Prevention
Effective prevention programs:
•Reduce risk-factors and promote
protective factors
•Are comprehensive
•Have measurable goals and
objectives
Risk & Protective Risk & Protective FactorsFactors
Protective Factors
•Healthy communication and coping skills
•Positive role models
•Value in self and others
Risk Factors
•Adherence to rigid, gender-oppressive norms
•Stereotypical attitudes/beliefs about sexual violence
•Perception of violence as “normal”
My LifeObjectives
• Decrease risk factors that contribute to sexual violence and gender oppression
• Promote protective factors that support healthy adolescent development and future success
• Build skills and experience mobilizing positive community change and supporting a beloved community
SuccessesWhat does the My Life club mean to
you?
“It means a great deal to me. It means family,” (club member, Everett Alvarez High School, 2011)
“It means hope and strength. It means rightful moral action and compassion. It means fortitude and empathy,” (club member, Pacific Grove High School, 2011)
“The My Life club is a place to have fun, but also to discuss important issues and receive some education on these topics,” (club member, Pacific Grove High School, 2011)
“My Life is a movement, an empowerment for girls. My Life gives girls like me a voice,” (club member, Marina High School, 2011)
Why does ending sexual violence matter to you?
"Ending sexual violence is the start
to ending other types of violence,” (My Life club
member, Marina High School, 2011).
Questions?Questions?Feel free to contact us anytime!
Tarah Fischer: [email protected] Patterson: