Programs

Since 2005, The Beginning Over Foundation has presented to more than 12,000 students in Pennsylvania. Education programs can be tailored to your group's needs. Current programs include:

Silent Witness National Initiative
A compelling display of 15 life-size figures of actual domestic violence homicide victims. The display personalizes an issue seldom talked about and is designed to spark dialogue and promote peace, healing, and responsibility in relationships. Includes a 15-30 minute lecture.

Cut It Out
The Beginning Over Foundation is proud to offer this program to you. From a long family history of Cosmetologist we pride ourselve's in our experience as Salon Professional's. We educate on this issue, being educated not only in domestic abuse, but as cosmetologist as well. This seminar provides salon professionals with basic information about domestic abuse and specific information about how to respond and refer clients who may be victims of abuse. This one hour seminar is designed for cosmetology schools, salons, continuing education classes and similar venues.

Teen Dating
Designed to raise awareness and educate about the early warning signs of teen dating abuse. This program provides facts and statistics and information about the Dating Bill of Rights. It also teaches young men and women how to handle jealousy and anger while dating.

National S.A.V.E. (students against violence everywhere)
Offers a unique and powerful approach to school safety, as it recognizes the role that young people can play in making schools and communities safer. Middle and High School S.A.V.E. programs often operate as clubs. At the elementary level, S.A.V.E. is usually a part of the curriculum. S.A.V.E. lessons integrate the subjects of language arts, social studies, science, math and art.

Stop Bullying Now
Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this program is designed to
address every day issues on bullying and provides an informative and educational approach to stop bullying in and out of school. Packed full of educational material for students, staff and parents on how to address, report and respond to bullying. Approximately 30-40 minutes in duration, with questions and comments at the program's conclusion.

What parents and teachers are saying about our programs
"This is the best assembly we had."
"You hit every topic."
"You could have heard a pin drop."
"These students never sit still this long."
"Thank you for educating my daughter. This is important stuff."
"The students really connect with you. You have become their friend."

What Students are saying
"I understand why I get so angry and lose control."
"I will definitely look out for myself and others."