Our VOICE has a long history of providing quality risk-reduction and prevention programs to many diverse groups throughout Buncombe County. Being faced with the devastating impact that sexual violence has on our community provides the motivation to address this problem. In speaking publicly about the issue we hope to raise awareness, reduce the amount of future violence, and help provide a better response to victims and survivors of this crime.

It is the goal at Our VOICE to never turn down an opportunity to provide a community education program. Programs we have provided range from "Funny Tummy Feelings" for children to self-protection for seniors. We also offer programs that are aimed at helping other service providers more effectively address sexual violence and recognize the impact it may have on the clients they serve. Any program that we offer can be modified to meet your particular needs.

Middle School Program
Purpose: To provide comprehensive programs to students on the issues of sexual assault, abuse and harassment in an age appropriate manner. The goal of this program is to help students identify sexual violence and for students to be able to employ some basic self-protection skills.

High School Program
Purpose: To raise awareness on many issues surrounding sexual violence through discussion and activities. The goal of this program is to reduce the risk to potential victims and prevent future perpetration.

Self-Protection Program
Purpose: To raise awareness surrounding the issue of sexual violence and provide the necessary skills to reduce an individuals risk to sexual violence.

Program for Professionals
Purpose: To provide a basic introduction to the dynamics of sexual violence and provide information to individuals who work with, or may potentially work with, victims of sexual assault.

Training of Trainers
Purpose: To provide information on sexual assault and rape to individuals working with youth. The goal of this program is to help others develop the skills necessary to facilitate conversations and to lead in activities related to exploring the dynamics of rape and sexual assault.

Socialization and Male Violence Against Women
Purpose: To give participants a better understanding of the male socialization process and how this process contributes to male violence against women. Through a variety of exercises and discussions participants will gain understanding and recognize the connection between masculinity and violence.

Male Victims Of Sexual Assault
Purpose: To allow participants to dispel myths surrounding sexual violence perpetrated against males and to examine the unique dynamics for male victims of this crime.

If you are interested in having a speaker from Our VOICE come to your organization to present these programs please contact the Community Education Coordinator at (828) 252-0562.

Any of the listed programs can be modified to meet the needs of your organization.

If you have ideas for a program that is not listed above, please feel free to contact us.