Education and Training

The Survivor Empowerment Center offers public education and prevention programs on many topics related to domestic violence and sexual assault/abuse. Our counselors and speakers will make onsite visits to schools, workplaces, worship centers, and organizations in order to speak to children, adolescents, and adults. We sponsor professional training for various professional groups--such as legal, medical, and law enforcement.

On college campuses, the Survivor Empowerment Center also provides resources designed to increase awareness of sexual violence among campus and community members, prevent incidences of sexual violence in the southern Illinois region, and provide resources for campus faculty and staff, community leaders, businesses, and organizations regarding sexual violence prevention and response.

All education programs and training are provided at no cost. All sessions can be adapted for small groups, classes, or large events and presented as one-time or multiple session presentations.

For more information on education and prevention programs, please contact Prevention Educator Carlee Coplea at (618) 549-4807 ext 264.

Athletic coaches play an extremely influential role in the lives of young men. Because of their relationship, coaches are poised to positively influence how young men think and behave, both on and off the field. Coaching Boys Into Men (CBIM) is the only evidence-based prevention program that trains and motivates high school coaches to teach their young male athletes healthy relationship skills that underscore the message that violence never equals strength.

The Survivor Empowerment Center’s Prevention Educator Carlee Coplea can provide information on how your school can implement Coaching Boys Into Men with your student-athletes.

Sexual Harassment Policy Development:

The Survivor Empowerment Center can assist your company or school district with the development of sexual harassment and anti-bullying policies. Contact Prevention Educator Carlee Coplea.

Rape Crisis Services: (618) 549-4807 ext. 264