RESPECT-UNIFY-LOVE -EMPOWER
A 20 week mental health and sexual prevention curriculum for young women in grades 7th through 12th
(RULE) Curriculum
Four Modules
Respect
● Understanding the definition of respect/disrespect and how it relates to self, home and interpersonal relationships
● Understanding healthy boundaries
● Recognizing respectful relationship with self and others
● Practice of assertive communication skills
Unify
● Improve peer support
● How to build trust with others
● Strengthening communication and teamwork
Love
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Understanding what love is as it relates to self and interpersonal relationships
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Increase of self awareness
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Improving self-esteem and confidence
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Identifying healthy coping strategies for depression, anxiety and stress
Empower
● Building leadership skills.
● Enhancing problem solving skills.
● Strengthen decision making skills.
● Using artistic expression for healing and self expression.
The curriculum integrates:
● Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies
● Trauma-informed educational practices
● Strength-based practices
● Strengthen emotional regulation and healthy coping strategies
● Recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships and boundary education
● Enhance conflict resolution skills
● Creative arts as a tool for self expression, healing and confidence building
Program Delivery
-20 weekly sessions (60-90 minutes each)
-Designed for girls in grades 7-12 grades
-Delivered in schools, community organizations and youth serving agencies
- Facilitated by trained facilitators using a structured curriculum
Expected Outcomes
Upon completion of our curriculum participants will demonstrate increased confidence, improved communication skills, greater understanding of healthy relationships and stronger emotional resilience. Students leave the program with practical strategies that support lifelong mental wellness and reduce risk factors associated with interpersonal violence.
By investing in prevention through education, the RULE curriculum empowers young women to recognize their value, strengthen their voice and build confidence and self-esteem.
The curriculum incorporates trauma informed principles by creating physically and emotionally safe environments that emphasize trust, empowerment, collaboration and peer support.
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