ABOUT PURE
Pure is an initiative inspired by the result of so many young lives being shattered by broken relationships, broken hearts, broken bodies and crisis pregnancies. It is the organization's desire and vision to transform Southern Indiana communities by creating a culture that embraces sexual integrity and respect for life in all relationships.
Founded in 2012, Pure carries out an excellent strategy of placing a cadre of 30 trained, screened instructors and assistants (all volunteers!) in classroom and youth organizations, reaching an average of 5,000 students a year. Some of the volunteers are former educators and others have medical backgrounds.
Pure's curriculum and approach teach students that they are responsible for their own behavior and have the power to control their choices. The results are greater self-esteem and self-worth, instilling confidence in young people to make healthy decisions. Pure presents the public health model that addresses whole person -- physical, emotional, mental, and social -- while meeting state educational health standards that are documented, medically accurate, and research-based.
When students hear repeatedly that they are empowered to make healthier choices regarding their sexual decisions, it can directly impact dropout rates from teen pregnancy, decrease depression that can lead to teen suicide, and decrease the number of victims of dating abuse and rape.
SOLUTIONS
Pure's newest pilot program, Solutions, is currently being presented in all Greater Clark County elementary schools this school year. Solutions consists of a parent night, two days of classroom instruction, and continued support for educators and parents. This program focuses on empowering children with a voice, educating them with a clear understanding of healthy and unhealthy behaviors, and equipping them to keep themselves safe from these types of behaviors. All material is compliant with Indiana State Standards and is age appropriate.
A volunteer instructor shares the importance of telling a trusted adult if something unsafe or unhealthy happens to them or friends
FREE WORKSHOP
Pure is hosting a Community Awareness Event on Tuesday, September 17 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jeffersonville Library, 211 E. Court Ave. This FREE workshop is presented by Comfort House Child Advocacy Center, Harrison Co. Sheriff's Dept. and the Indiana State Police. The workshop is entitled: "Protecting Your Children: Advice from Child Molesters". This is a national program and includes topcis such as: Extent of the problem - who the offenders are and why they molest children, Common seduction, manipulation and "grooming" tactics used by offenders, Practical child and family "rules" for safety, and Responding to child sexual abuse disclosures and reporting child abuse.
This is a great program for parents, teachers, youth workers and anyone else interested in protecting children.
No children or teens will be permitted to attend as workshop includes videotaped interviews with convicted sex offenders and graphic discussions. Register soon as space is limited. Register HERE.
For more information about Pure, contact Shari McCutcheon at director@connect2pure.com or call 502-523-0535. You can also visit their website at www.connect2pure.com and follow them on Facebook.
