Preventative Education Program

The Preventative Education and Awareness program strives to break the cycle of abuse by providing:

  • Healthy Relationship groups for women

  • Education and awareness for youth in schools

  • Presentations for the public

Healthy Relationship Groups

Rowan House Society offers free, six-week Healthy Relationship education and support groups to women in our communities over the age of 18.

Click HERE for further information, dates and locations, or to register.

School Presentations

Our Preventative Education School Program is an evidence-based, interactive approach designed to help break the Intergenerational Cycle of Violence at an earlier age by raising awareness as to what bullying entails and how to stand up to it, teaching friendship and empathy to help foster kinder/safer school environments, and helping teens identify healthy relationships/relationship red flags in addition to teaching strategies to improve one's self-esteem to empower youth to make healthier relationship choices.

Please note, these presentations can also be modified and presented to various Youth Groups or at applicable Conferences. Talk to our staff if interested.

To learn more or to book any of these presentations, please contact schools@rowanhouse.ca or call 403-652-3311.

Public Presentations

Rowan House Society is happy to provide 30-60 minute public presentations to agencies, businesses and other community groups looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and abuse and how to recognize it, to better support the individuals they work with, their colleagues or friends.

Topics:

  • About Rowan House Society and the Services Available

  • Understanding Abuse and How to Support Someone Experiencing

  • Developing Healthy Relationships and Recognizing Abuse

  • Safety Planning and Leaving Abuse

  • Domestic Violence in the Workplace

Please note, domestic violence and abuse may affect your business or organization in unique ways. We are happy to tailor our presentations to best suit your needs and time allotment.

You can also find us at our purple tent/information booth at various community events throughout the year. Stop by and say hi!

To learn more or to book any of these presentations, please contact the Community Engagement team at gopurple@rowanhouse.ca.

Our Preventative Education Program is made possible, by funding from the Government of Alberta, Family and Community Support Services of Okotoks, High River, Foothills County and Diamond Valley, as well as the United Way Okotoks and High River Partnerships.