How does Early RAPP work?
The Early Relationship Abuse Prevention Program at STEPS provides free and interactive prevention education to 64 DOE Public Middle Schools serving 6th-8th grade around New York City. At Early RAPP, we value evidence-based, trauma-informed, and compassionate prevention education for youth as they begin to explore different types of relationships. Using a healthy relationship training model, Community Educators facilitate workshops for students, parents, school staff, and community members. We also offer workshops to community-based organizations and service providers around New York City. In addition to this work, we connect students and families to critical support services and counseling. Early RAPP is a program of STEPS to End Family Violence at Rising Ground, a holistic program of services for victims of gender-based violence with a focus on prevention, intervention, and policy advocacy.

Where is Early RAPP located?
The Early RAPP team consists of eight Community Educators, each of whom serves eight schools, which are geographically clustered to maximize time in every school. We have schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx. This model allows our Community Educators to get to know each school community, and provide individualized services based on a given school’s needs and priorities.
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