Helping educators and other adults support the young people in their life.
Helping educators and other adults support the young people in their life.
The Trusted Adult Workshop is a supplemental training of the Say Something program. Through Say Something, young people learn the warning signs of violence, suicide and self-harm, and to tell a Trusted Adult when they have a concern. When that Trusted Adult develops their skills to listen, respond, reassure, and follow-up, tragedies can be prevented.
Social isolation, anxiety, and depression among young people are more prevalent than ever. They are the eyes and ears of the school, the first to know about potential violence or self-harm, but many have been socialized against being “snitches.” Some also have unstable relationships with other adults in their lives. When young people have caring adults in their lives who model positive behaviors and can be counted on for help in a crisis, they can thrive.
Trusted Adults build the foundation for safer and stronger school communities. They model positive youth-adult relationships and teach responsible decision-making. They show empathy and express appreciation to courageous students who report warning signs.
Trusted Adults can include anyone who has regular contact with young people:
Sandy Hook Promise developed this evidence-informed workshop in consultation with education experts, our National Youth Advisory Board, and students from across the U.S. It’s available in multiple formats, for small groups to entire school districts.
Self-Directed Training. A 25-minute, video-based course designed for educators or community-based organization staff. Workshop participants receive training videos, worksheets, activities, and strategies for growing the Say Something program in their school or community.
Live Training. A one-hour, virtual webinar or in-person workshop, delivered by our program experts. It’s designed for larger groups of educators, school officials, and SAVE Promise Club advisors.
Listen: Actively listen in a caring, engaged way, with minimal distractions.
Respond: Play back the concern to ensure understanding. Respond with empathy.
Follow up: Ask questions, gather documentation, and bring in others for support and assistance.
Reassure: Confirm they did the right thing and their concern is taken seriously.
Budget concerns shouldn’t stop you from building a safe and supportive school climate where all students can thrive. At Sandy Hook Promise, it’s central to our mission. That’s why, thanks to our generous donors, our programs are often available at no cost.
To learn more about bringing Say Something: Trusted Adult Workshop, other programs for Educators and Trusted Adults, or any other Sandy Hook Promise programs and services to your school, district, or community, please submit the form below.
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