Education & Outreach Services
CCS Prevention programs use education as a tool to break the cycle of violence and prevent violence before it happens. CCS believes that violence is preventable: violence is a learned behavior and therefore can be unlearned. Our prevention programs strive to empower participants with the skills and tools they need to prevent violence in their relationships and communities.
Prevention & Community Engagement Specialists are available to provide educational programs and workshops for professional audiences, youth groups, correctional facilities, schools K-12, colleges and universities, and the general public. Most programs are FREE, developmentally-appropriate, interactive, can be done in a series, and are available in both English and Spanish.
In an effort to ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our trainings and workshops can be offered virtually upon request.
If you are a professional seeking training please see our Professional Training page.
To schedule one of our programs, workshops, or to inquire about a train-the-trainer, please email prevention@ccssd.org or fill out this form.
CCS has partnered with youth groups and organizations across San Diego County to amplify diverse voices in a new podcast, grant funded by NBC Universal. The podcast is community-centered and led by a volunteer youth team in the Mid-City region of San Diego. Episodes will unpack intergenerational lessons on relationships, discuss social norms, and make connections between their lives and classroom literature. By empowering this community and educating its youth, we can prevent harm and foster a culture of non-violence.
Community Events
To request our presence at an outreach event or community resource fair, please email prevention@ccssd.org with the following information:
- Name of event
- Date and time of event
- Address of where the event will be hosted
- Expected number of attendees
- Audience (i.e. high school students, staff, parents/caregivers, etc.)