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Expect Respect
DELTA strives to be the community resource for information pertaining to intimate partner violence prevention and healthy relationship promotion.
Expect Respect is a central theme for all of the projects and initiatives DELTA implements. The message of respectful and healthy relationships anchored by equality is a consistent component of all the work we do with youth, parents, schools, faith leaders, local organizations, professionals, and the community at-large.
The tag-line “ Expect Respect ”comes from a school-based youth support group curriculum developed by Barri Rosenbluth of SafePlace in Austin, Texas . With the assistance of Ms. Rosenbluth, DELTA has extracted the key prevention messages fromthe “Expect Respect” curriculum and adapted the work to suit various audiences.
For Youth:
Expect Respect Universal Prevention Sessions
Targeting knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that promote the development of healthy relationships to youth at schools and youth-serving agencies. 1000+ Youth Served to date.
Expect Respect Support Groups
Promising practice curriculum providing supportive services to youth that have witnessed or experienced relationship abuse. Training and technical support provided by DELTA. YWCA, Adelante in coordination with Lucas County Children Services, and Lucas County TASC currently offer site-based support group services. 70+ Youth Served to date.
Youth Leadership
Providing IPV prevention leadership training for youth and adults that interact with youth. In development.
Teen Dating Violence Prevention Campaign
Incorporating Expect Respectmessages. Start High School and Rogers High School participated in this year’s campaign week. DELTA provided educational sessions for youth at each school in classroom settings and in assemblies. DELTA distributed materials to youth and educators at both schools. Incentives for Excellence sites also participated, including Jones Junior High, East Toledo Junior High, Leverette Junior High, and the 6th grade students at Lagrange elementary, and received materials. 1500+ Youth Served.
For College Students:
Expect Respect Campus Campaign
Ongoing IPV prevention study circles and mulit-media healthy relationships campaigns on the University of Toledo Campus . DELTAawarded a mini-grant in June of 2005 and again in June 2006 to University of Toledo to provide services. 20,000+ reached
For Teachers & Administrators:
Expect Respect: Changing the Climate and Culture of Our Schools
Education and strategies for the promotion of healthy relationships for school personnel. DELTAawarded a mini-grant in June of 2005 and again in June 2006 to the Domestic Violence Advocacy Program at Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center to develop the curriculum and provide the trainings. 251 served to date.
For Parents:
Expect Respect for Parents
Adaptation of primary prevention components of Expect Respect aimed at equipping parents to model and teach healthy relationships to their children. DELTA awarded a mini-grant in June of 2005 to Incentives for Excellence to provide parent services. In July of 2006, YMCA’s “Chance for Change” received a mini-grant to serve community parents.
For Service Professionals:
Expect Respect Facilitator and Leadership Training
DELTA hosted Barri Rosenbluth to provide training to initial groups; also authorized to provide Expect Respect trainings for agencies and community professionals interested in providing Expect Respect support groups. 53 facilitators trained; 21 community leaders trained.
For the Community:
Expect Respect Teen Theatre Project
Inner-city teen theatre group that has incorporated IPV prevention learning and messages into their theatre productions. DELTAawarded a mini-grant in June of 2005 and again in June 2006 to fund this project. Presented to 9500 people
Faith Leaders and Healthy Relationships
Training faith leaders about healthy relationship promotion, partnering to create small group relationship curricula for youth and adults, and providing technical assistance to participating churches for the development of policy and training. In development.
Expect Respect in the Work Place: Developing a Healthy Work Climate
Training and assistance, including policy and procedure development, for organizations interested in creating an organizational climate that promotes healthy relationships. DELTA awarded a mini-grant in June 2006 to fund this project. In development.
"Expect Respect" Replication Project
Participation in CDC replication evaluation of the Expect Respect curriculum. DELTA coordinator provides training and technical assistance and acts as liason between sites, facilitators, and the CDC researchers. Rogers High School, Bowsher High School, and Polly Fox Academy host the groups. Facilitators include counseling staff at Bowsher High School, a University of Toledo police officer, and staff from Positive Choices, Self Expression Teen Theatre and from Teen Pep. Results of this national evaluation will impact the community and the nation.
Local Technical Assistance and Training about intimate partner violence prevention issues Training, technical assistance and coaching provided to local organizations wishing to expand their capacity to promote healthy relationships. 100+ hours provided
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