AVANCE
launches Family Violence Prevention Program
Houston TX: AVANCE-Houston,
Inc hosted a Brunch on Friday May 21st, to celebrate the launch of The
Brutal Truth Project, a program that the agency will offer in
English and Spanish to educate communities and families about the
critical issue of violence.
During this event AVANCE facilitators did a brief
demonstration with parents in a classroom setting to show the guests how
the class will be taught using the training materials, which include the
facilitators’ manual and parents’ manual developed by AVANCE, and
the video “ The Brutal Truth Protecting
the Family from Violence,” Co-produced by Carrie Woliver and Dr. Keith Robinson,
who were present for this event along with Rick Christie, director of
the film.
Other special guests included the event Co-chairs
Linda K. May from The Simmons Foundation and AVANCE Board Treasurer
Tanya Allen-Easter, Judge of 309th Family District Court Meca Walker,
Judge and candidate for Family Violence Court Lynn Bradshaw Hull, Dr.
Glenn Wilkerson president of Adults Relating to Kids (ARK) group, along
with representatives from various foundations, agencies and the Houston
Independent School District (HISD).
The demonstration focused on the topic of “bullying”
which also covered Cyber-bullying. “Statistics show that 35% of
threats to children occur online, and 58% of these kids are not telling
their parents,” said Dr. Robinson. “How can parents help
their children if they don’t know that this issue is affecting them?”
“That is AVANCE’s challenge, to inform and educate them,” he
added.
Parents were given tips on ways to identify if their
children are being bullied or are bullying and how to address and
prevent the issue from occurring.
AVANCE recognizes that family violence is an ongoing
problem throughout the community, and the agency welcomes the
opportunity to other providers to join this campaign to reduce family
violence.
In addition to bullying, the program covers the
following topics:
Shaken Baby, Sexual Abuse, Self Esteem, Discipline,
Abuse vs Neglect, Temper Tantrum, When You Blow It, and Good Parenting.
This project was made possible with assistance from
several local foundations.
AVANCE’S mission: Unlocking America’s potential by
strengthening families in at-risk communities through effective parent
education and support programs.
In partnership with other agencies,
AVANCE offers programs in 17 centers throughout greater Houston
