The Center for Respect Blog​

Parent Consent Education: Why Parent Nights Matter What specific skills have your parents been given to teach consent and healthy boundaries? One of the goals

Teen Boundary Testing and Why Teens Push Limits Teen boundary testing can feel exhausting, confusing, and even personal for parents, educators, counselors, and youth advocates.

The Myth of Workshops vs. School Assemblies  When schools discuss workshops vs. school assemblies, the conversation often starts with one assumption: “We want real behavior

Why Teens Resist Prevention Programs For decades, schools and organizations have invested enormous energy into prevention programs focused on topics like bullying, substance misuse, relationships,

How to Fund a Consent & Respect School Assembly If you’re exploring how to fund a consent & respect school assembly, you’re not alone. Principals,

School Culture of Respect Guide for Educators Creating a school culture of respect in today’s schools isn’t about hanging posters or delivering a one-time assembly.

The Real Impact of Sexting and Teen Mental Health  Sexting and teen mental health are more connected than most people realize. Sending nudes (what was

Healthy Relationship Speaker for Schools: What to Ask When schools search for a healthy relationship speaker for schools, they’re not just looking to fill an

Teen Relationship Skills: Why “Don’t” Messaging Fails When it comes to teen relationship skills, we have to be honest about something: Telling teens what not

  Hall-of-Fame Speaker Mike Domitrz engaging students in a high-impact assembly on respect and consent.   Choosing the right high school assembly topics for teen