Free online series: Learn how to safely help classmates and prevent violence

Peace House Park City was among dozens of recipients of grants last year from the Park City Community Foundation. Photo: Peace House Park City

The Peace House is presenting a free online lecture series for parents and high school students in both English and Spanish.

Contact Emma Zevallos at emma@peacehouse.org for a Teams invite. This series is presented in collaboration with the Asian Association of Utah.

Utah Statistics

Violence is one of the highest problem behaviors for adolescents in Utah. According to the CDC, one in five youth in Utah have been verbally or emotionally harmed by someone they were dating or going out with. The Utah Department of Health reports that Utah rape rates are 33% higher than U.S. rape rates. Learn how to be part of the solution.

Topics covered in the Peace House online series

Jan. 17, 5–6 p.m. Sexual Harassment (Spanish)
Feb. 7, 5–6:30 p.m. Human Trafficking in Collaboration with Asian Association of Utah (English)
Feb. 14, 5–6:30 p.m. Human Trafficking in Collaboration with Asian Association of Utah (Spanish)
Mar. 13, 5–6 p.m. Helping Classmates, Safe Bystander Behavior (English)
Mar. 20, 5–6 p.m. Helping Classmates, Safe Bystander Behavior (Spanish)
Apr. 10, 5–6 p.m. Positive Behavior Norms (English)
Apr. 17, 5–6 p.m. Positive Behavior Norms (Spanish)
May 8, 5–6 p.m. Safe Dating Behavior (English)
May 15, 5–6 p.m. Safe Dating Behavior (Spanish)