We know that patterns of abuse start early; we also know that early intervention can prevent future violence. To break the cycle of domestic violence before it affects the next generation, the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center offers innovative Youth Empowerment Services (YES) that use evidence-based and nationally recognized approaches to educate girls, boys and students who are gender non-conforming.
According to a study by the Family Violence Prevention Fund, patterns of violence and victimization develop in early adolescence and, if not addressed, become difficult to reverse later in life.