The Relationship Literacy Program accomplishes the following objectives:

 

• Discusses the connection between Relationships and Individual/Social IdentityDevelopment

• Defines and Discusses different Types of Relationship Abuse and Violence

• Reviews Personal, Social and Legal implications of Relationship Abuse and Violence

• Identifies the Effects of Abuse and Violence on Victims

• Teaches Skills and Tools to Self-Manage Emotionally and Behaviorally

• Practices Affection, Anger, and Stress Management Techniques

• Encourages Greater Personal Responsibility to address Relationship Abuse and Violence

• Teaches Nonviolent, Healthier ways to resolve conflict and vent feelings like Affection, Anger, and Stress

• Encourages Personal Responsibility for Relationship Outcomes

• Identifies Principles and Practices necessary to Effect Healthier Relationships