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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
ORGANIZATIONS AROUND MONTANA
To find a program near you, we encourage you to visit the Montana Coalition
Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV) Website, www.mcadsv.com/about/
victim-service-programs-by-region/. There you'll find contact information for your local
organizations. If you or someone you know is being abused and you want help, we
encourage you to reach out to your local organization.
While the state of Montana currently doesn't fund domestic violence or sexual
assault organizations, there are still many federal and private foundation grant re-
sources for those experiencing abuse in our state. Each program is different. Contact
your local organization to see what resources they can offer to assist those experienc-
ing abuse.
Power Up, Speak Out! is a program of Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
(DSVS) in Red Lodge. DSVS serves those affected by domestic and sexual violence in
Carbon and Stillwater Counties. DSVS has a 24-7 Help Line, (406) 425-2222.
"ere's nothing else like it for teaching kids about healthy
and unhealthy relationships!"
ANN GANNON
Middle School Counselor, Livingston
"It is rewarding to hear the students using com-
mon language and ideas when they come to us with
a relationship conflict or with one another during a
conflict resolution."
JACEE KRUEGER
Middle School Counselor, Laurel
"I am encouraged that the kids we had who were
taught Power Up, Speak Out! in junior high still use
the language and talk about the concepts as seniors. It's so true
that the kids hear so much don't, don't, don't. But then what
DO you do? Power Up, Speak Out! helps with that."
MARK RATHBUN
P.E. and Heath, Park City Middle School
"I love it. I call it
a meat and potatoes
program because
these lessons are
meaningful. Kids
can immediately
see how they can
apply it in their life
outside of school.
We all know that
when we get information and can apply it to other parts of our
life, it's much more meaningful."
JOAN MICHELETTI
School Counselor, St. Francis Upper, Billings
"e junior high loved the curriculum! I thought the materials
were spot on and relevant, plus it forced some conversation that
needed to occur about healthy/unhealthy relationships. anks
for all you do to promote healthier choices, behaviors, and
relationships!"
TERESA VAUGHN
FCS/Social Studies Teacher and Counselor,
Moore Public School
Kelly Heaton talks about
Power Up, Speak Out! on
Hello Montana
www.distinctlymontana.com/powerup181
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