I Have The Right To Resources

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The hub for middle, high school and higher education students, parents, and educators looking for information, support, and avenues of action against sexual assault.

I Have The Right To’s mission is to create an ecosystem of respect and support for students and survivors of sexual assault. We believe firmly that safety starts with respect.

HOW WE HELP

We are the hub for middle and high school students, educators, and parents looking for information, support, and avenues of action against sexual assault. We believe student safety starts with respect. We engage all segments of school communities to provide consulting and programming that is unique to your school’s vision and culture. We monitor trends and changing landscapes, so you don’t have to! 

OUR PROGRAMS

School Wide Programming

• Consent Curriculum – 4 Part Series 
• Aspirational Masculinity
• I Have The Right To: The Story That Started It All
• How To Be An Upstander: Keeping Your Community Safe
• Digital Safety: Navigating The Online World Safely
• Unpacking Gender Norms for More Inclusive Communities
• Asking For Help
• Grooming Awareness for Students
• On the Field and In The Halls: Leadership Training for Student-Athletes
• Beyond the Application: What You Need to Know When Applying and Before Starting College

Parent Workshops

• I Have The Right To offers workshops tailored to parents. Investing in parents will not only enrich their skills and knowledge but also encourages conversations between students and parents. These training sessions are designed to equip parents with the necessary tools and insights to support and reinforce the principles addressed in our presentations.

Professional Development

• Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Assault
• Talking to Students About Healthy Relationships and Safe Dating
• Signs and Symptoms of Sexual Abuse: Impact of Trauma on the Teenage Brain
• Digital Safety: Safeguarding Students Online 
• Grooming Awareness: Empowering Students to Recognize and Respond
• On the Field and in the Halls: Leadership Training for Coaches 

Keynote Addresses

• I Have The Right To: A High School Survivor’s Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope
• Aspirational Masculinity with Alexander Prout

OUR IMPACT

“The I Have The Right To team has it all: a clear vision, compassion, and the conviction to make lasting change. Our students, parents, and faculty thank you!” 

– Director of Student Life & Wellness, Georgetown Day School 

“I Have the Right To’s ability to engage students was truly inspiring; they didn’t just deliver a message, they created an immersive experience that resonated deeply with everyone in attendance (and is still being talked about amongst our students). Through powerful storytelling and interactive discussions, they fostered an environment of openness and understanding, encouraging students to reflect on their own roles in preventing sexual assault and using their voices to effectuate change. Their impact went beyond the event itself, sparking ongoing conversations and initiatives within our community to promote awareness and support survivors.” 

– General Counsel, Assumption University 

“I appreciate I Have The Right To bringing this subject matter into the open. I have family members struggling with the aftermath of sexual assault and now I have the tools to support them.” 

-Junior Student, Landon School 

“Our 10th grade son, along with a few of his peers, interned with I Have The Right To this past school year. Thanks to this experience, they have a greater knowledge and appreciation in terms of what survivor’s experience over time. In our opinion, every school community (public or independent) should have the opportunity for organizations, such as I Have The Right To, to educate students and staff about sexual violence and the importance of safety and well-being.”

– Father of Student, Georgetown Day School

“The message was extremely well received by the students, parents, faculty, and staff that heard I Have The Right To speak. It was great that we were able to have a conversation about this topic in such a safe environment. Your entire team was a joy to work with.

– Assistant Principal, Xaverian Brothers School

Talking about the risk of sexual assault with your child often means first talking about the opposite: healthy relationships. No matter the age of your child, be sure to regularly express to them that you want them to have healthy, safe relationships. This post talks more about how to do this.

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I Have The Right To curates curricula and training in partnership with middle and high school educators, administrators, and parents, all with the goal of creating an ecosystem of respect and support for students and survivors of sexual assault. 

Preventing sexual assault is a big goal. And yet, with these actions your school will be that much closer to preventing cases of sexual assault and responding fairly when they do happen.

Non-Fiction, Sexual Assault

Sexual Justice, Alexandra Brodsky

Catch and Kill, Ronan Farrow

Consent on Campus: A Manifesto, Donna Freitas

Sexual assault of young people is a chronic and traumatic health issue affecting students across class, race, gender, and ability. 

You may have just received the call that every parent dreads. You have every right to your feelings of grief, anger, and fear, AND it is now time to show up for your child in a way you’ve never needed to before. You can do this. Here is how.

A READING GROUP GUIDE

I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor’s Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope

By Chessy Prout and Jenn Abelson

Whether a sexual assault happened recently or many years ago, it can affect many aspects of a survivor’s life. A sexual assault can change how a survivor feels about themselves and about their relationships with friends, family, and intimate partners.