Thank you so much for your organization and the time you put into our students. Your team is so valued by us here. My counselor has a great "Hope Rising" story to share with you. - Principal

This is a great curriculum with a message that young people need. It was presented very well. - teacher

All lessons were valuable information and communicated with care and patience. - teacher

They give great examples to students on how to deal with real life situations! - teacher

CYP was very thoughtful and flexible in their planning, for lesson delivery, behavior concerns and materials. - principal

Committed and passionate team with their heart in the work! Lesson content was relative and delivered in an engaging manner. - pinrcipal

This is the 2nd time that I have been part of the CYP education and I love to see the kid’s involvement. We all greatly appreciate the opportunity for the kids to receive all of this important info from other, well-versed professionals. - principal

The Hope Rising staff were amazing with our students, and very compassionate and sensitive to each student’s unique challenges. They put forth their curriculum in a non-threatening way that helped to draw interest from even our most skeptical youth. - teacher

I saw behavior improvement in many of our students after working with CYP. They exceeded my expectations with their competence and kindness with both students and staff. The material they are teaching is so important and extremely appreciated.” - principal

The program is touching on issues that kids need to know about. - teacher

What they are doing is good for this age group. I wish I had this at the time I was this age. - teacher

We work with the most challenging students in our district. Lucy had the ‘every day is a new day’ attitude. She is a tremendous asset to CYP and our school. Thank you! - principal

Thank you so much for your organization and the time you put into our students. Your team is so valued by us here. My counselor has a great "Hope Rising" story to share with you. - principal

CYP was very thoughtful and flexible in their planning, for lesson delivery, behavior concerns and materials. - princpal

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student

Hope Rising Camp is a place where you really learn what hope is. It is a place to get rid of all those hard feelings you have inside you. - 16 year old

I learned communication skills, the speaker/listener technique, how to bring up issues using I-statements, handling misunderstandings, and how to spot red flags - 13 year old

I learned about the kind of parent I would like to be. I also learned that I should start practicing NOW to prepare for my future. - 16 year old.

I learned that it’s not always your partner that you should look at. You need to look at yourself for hidden stuff and that you are worth it and you need to take a time out.

I am going to look at myself before committing. -11th grade

“I learned how to have a healthy relationship, deal with people I dislike, how to see if you’re a good match and how to understand other peoples’ hurt.” - 11th grade

I learned how to healthily deal with relationship issues. I want to apply the things I’ve learned so I can have a healthy relationship and not another abusive one. Sometimes arguments are deeper than small issues. It’s not good to use the words “never” and “always.” - 10th grade

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TAKEAWAYS

“People under 18 are not able to give legal consent to sex. ” - 6th grade

I learned to “have a healthy relationship.” I learned the strategy: WWA. What happened, Where at, and how it Affected you to complain. - 10th grade

I learned how to use communication. I want to apply this to my life more because there is too much arguing that goes on around me.” - 10th grade

“I learned communication skills, the speaker/listener technique, how to bring up issues [using] I-statements, handling misunderstandings, and how to spot red flags. - 7th grade

“I learned that sexual discrimination is not cool.” - 12 grade

“I learned about healthy relationships and know that I am worth (it). I think of a happy place when I “flip my lid”.” - 11th grade

“This course has helped me by informing me and my peers about what healthy relationships are. Also, when you choose to have sex in a monogamous relationship how it can protect yourself.” - 7th grade

I can let go of the negative things and I cannot react to irritation. I can talk it out instead of yelling and being negative. ” - 6th grade

“I learned that I am valuable and important. I learned that I’m not nothing.” - 6th grade

I learned a lot of new things. I will not have any sex until I am married to ensure I can achieve my goals. I also learned about the consequences of drinking & doing drugs underage. Taking this class will benefit my life. - 11th grade

I learned how to resist pressure, how relationships work, and how to focus on my goals. This course helped me learn about love and good and bad relationships. - 10th grade

Hope Rising Campis a place where you really learn what hope is. It is a place to get rid of all those hard feelings you have inside you. - 10th grade

I learned the importance of talking to a healthy adult in overcoming trauma. - 7th grade

I learned about the kind of parent I would like to be. I also learned that I should start practicing NOW to prepare for my future. - 10th grade

I can take action in a toxic relationship. It’s okay to tell an adult if I’m being abused. - 7th grade

You can let go of all the bad in your life; it does not need to be with you at all. - 9th grade

I learned about better relationships, and that I’m valued, important, equal, and worthy. - 12th grade

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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS:

“I learned having close to the same expectations that my partner has will lead to a healthier relationship” - high school

“I learned it’s important to get to know someone before rushing into a relationship with them.” - high school

“I learned it’s important to get to know someone before rushing into a relationship with them.” - high school student

“I learned I need to make sure I’m ready and able to say no and that I know my boundaries.” - high school student

“I am worth more than I thought. I also have a lot of people who love me.”

“Talking to people in this group is helping me want to come out of my shell a little bit more”

Takeaway

Expectations should be discussed not expected. - high school

Sex will not save your relationships

Love yourselfand don’t change yourself for others

In order to have good relationships, you have to be aware of yourself.

Thank you so much for your organization and the time you put into our students. Your team is so valued by us here. My counselor has a great "Hope Rising" story to share with you. - principal

This is a great curriculum with a message that young people need. It was presented very well. - teacher

All lessons were valuable information and communicated with care and patience. - teacher

They give great examples to students on how to deal with real life situations! - teacher

My 12 year old attended a Hope Rising Camp and received such invaluable training, helping him to truly understand for the first time the value of having healthy relationships, healthy goals, and avoiding risks like pornography, drugs and casual sex. - parent

CYP team gave me several powerful tools to use to help my kids. - parent

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I have amazing feedback. Some of the kids can’t stop talking about how much they learned and how much it has them thinking differently… You are changing lives and giving these youth so much. - manager of foster youth agency

I keep getting really positive feedback daily on what the kids learned. One big thing I keep hearing is that they wished they would have taken this class earlier, even younger before they got involved with risks. They are making some great decisions. - social worker

Kids are saying the way you guys explained things made delaying sex make sense. - social worker

After a physical altercation between peers, one of our students helped lead the conflict resolution meeting. He prompted the other students to remember a video shown during Hope Rising that showed how to have calm convos. I started and asked him to model the appropriate response. I said, "I am really mad that you punched me on the football field." The student responded with, "I am hearing you say that you are mad that I punched you on the football field." It was amazing to watch him lead and see his peers respond in a positive way. I was impressed and so thankful for the influence and impact Hope Rising has on our students. - school counselor