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05/29/2026

With the school year slowly wrapping up, our Prevention Educators are going through some of the evals from the year. The 7th grade students learn that just because someone doesn't say "no", that doesn't make it a yes. Coercion is the act of pressuring someone to do something that they don't want to do - this can be by physical force, verbal pressure or drugs or alcohol.

This 7th grade student learned that in order to have consent it need to be a clear enthusiastic yes.

05/27/2026

We tell young people:
“You can come to me.”
“I’m always here.”
“Tell a trusted adult.”

But those words only matter if our actions match.

Being a trusted adult means:
Believing before investigating
Staying calm when things are hard to hear
Not protecting reputations over people
Getting support if you don’t know what to do

Because when adults minimize, dismiss, or defend harmful behavior, young people notice.

And next time? They might not tell anyone.

If you’re a teen reading this:
If an adult didn’t show up for you, that says something about their readiness, not your worth.

If you’re an adult reading this:
We can do better...and we have to.

Because “help is always available” should be something young people experience, not just something they’re told.

05/15/2026

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05/12/2026

We say “talk to a trusted adult” all the time.

But what does that actually mean?

A trusted adult is someone who:
* Listens without interrupting or blaming
* Takes your concerns seriously
* Doesn’t make excuses for harmful behavior
* Helps you figure out next steps
* Respects your safety

A trusted adult is NOT someone who:
* Says “are you sure?” in a way that makes you doubt yourself
* Defends the person who hurt you
* Tells you to just ignore it
* Makes it about their own discomfort

Being an adult doesn’t automatically make someone “safe” … and if someone responds in a way that feels off, confusing, or dismissive… trust that feeling.

You’re allowed to find someone who shows up better.

05/08/2026

🌟 Teacher Appreciation Shoutout! 🌟

This week (and every week), we’re celebrating the incredible teachers in Lackawanna and Susquehanna County who partner with WRC to bring prevention programs into their classrooms. 💙

Thank you for welcoming us into your schools, for sharing your space, your students, and your expertise. Because of YOU, we’re able to help students build the tools they need for healthy relationships, strong boundaries, and brighter futures.

Your support makes our work possible — and we are so grateful to be part of your village. 🍎💬👩‍🏫

05/08/2026

Because WRC has been a fixture in the community for 50 years, we are finding that not everyone has quite caught on to our new name, "WRC".

The name "WRC" honors our previous name and our 50 year history, as well as our future.

Click through to learn more about inclusivity, WRC's evolution, and the symbolism in our new name and logo. Read more below!

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💜🩵🧡💙 Thank you!

05/07/2026

Another round of 4th Grade We Care is in the books! Together the two 4th grade classes created this Healthy Relationships Flower Garden. Each student came up with 4 or 5 things that they had learned throughout the 6 lesson curriculum. They came up with ideas ranging from boundaries to trusted adults to coping skills and everything in between. 🌼

05/06/2026

Thank you to the Student Council at Scranton High School for collecting 12 boxes of donations for WRC! We appreciate the generosity and thoughtfulness of these student leaders and the SHS community. Pictured here are WRC staff members Alexa and Nuris, as well as some of the Student Council members.

05/05/2026

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t speaking up.
It’s what happens after.

You finally say something. You tell an adult and they don’t take it seriously… or they minimize it… or they make excuses.

That is not your fault and it does not mean what happened to you is “not a big deal.” It means that adult didn’t respond the way a trusted adult should.

Here’s the truth no one says enough: Not all adults are equally prepared to handle hard things.

If someone drops the ball, you are still allowed to pick it back up and bring it to someone else.

Try a different adult - a school counselor, a coach, a hotline… someone trained to listen.

You didn’t do anything wrong by speaking up and you don’t have to stop at one attempt.

Help is still available, please keep going.

04/21/2026

Why is Prevention Education so important⁉️
Prevention Education works to promote healthy relationships by building skills, raising awareness, changing attitudes, beliefs and behaviors, and empowering youth and those that work with them.💙