Dear Friend,
Ending violence starts long before crisis β in classrooms, where young people learn what respect, empathy, and healthy relationships truly mean.
When 16-year-old Aiden attended a POV In Touch With Teens workshop, he admitted heβd never really thought about consent or emotional boundaries. Through interactive lessons and open dialogue, he learned to recognize warning signs of abuse β and how to stand up for friends who might be at risk.
Weeks later, Aiden helped start a student group to keep the conversation going. βNo one ever explained it this way before,β he said.
Every year, POV educators reach thousands of students across Los Angeles, equipping them to lead with kindness and accountability.