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ELEVATE Readiness & Training Model

ELEVATE’s youth safety workshops build emergency judgment and independence through age-appropriate scenarios, planning and guided practice.

Ready to Respond | Ages 12–14: Six two-hour sessions (12 hours total) covering emergency recognition, clear communication with 911 dispatchers, family emergency planning and decisions about evacuation, shelter and seeking help. Participant work: emergency contact wallet card, family safety plan and scenario decision record.

Campus Safety & Independence | Ages 17–19: Six two-hour sessions (12 hours total) covering campus, housing and transportation safety, digital privacy, recognizing coercion and seeking appropriate help when a peer is in crisis. Participant work: campus resource map exercise, personal safety plan and peer-support decision guide.

Scheduling and enrollment: Dates, locations, participant fees and registration arrangements are pending. Age ranges guide placement, with final eligibility determined for each offering.

Learn more on the Training page.

Proactive Readiness
  • Build youth emergency response essentials.
Responsive Action
    Practice clear emergency communication and explain safety decisions.
Skill Assessment
  • Test response capabilities through realistic safety-based simulations.

Core Curriculum Components

Emergency Recognition & Communication

  • Differentiating between 911 and 988 calls; mastering clear dispatcher communication; verifying critical incident information; identifying when to initiate emergency protocols; maintaining composure during time-sensitive crisis situations.

Family Safety Planning

  • Developing comprehensive family response protocols; identifying reliable contacts and rally points; preparing for weather events and utility failures; mastering shelter-in-place and evacuation steps; providing support while awaiting professional aid.

Preparedness Kits & Resources

    Organizing individual preparedness kits; identifying essential emergency supplies; maintaining accessible medical profiles and contact logs; implementing seasonal kit audits and inventory updates.

Situational Awareness Skills

  • Identifying environmental risks and coercive behaviors; determining appropriate moments for adult intervention; navigating unexpected social or physical hazards; defining the youth’s support role without increasing risk; applying skills through age-specific guided practice.

Training Topics

Foundation of Safety

Format and schedule to be confirmed

Join Interest List

Class dates, format, and schedule will be confirmed before enrollment.

Emergency Communication

Format and schedule to be confirmed

Join Interest List

01. Explore Topics

Build safety and emergency preparedness skills through age-appropriate instruction, planning and guided practice.

02. Join the Interest List

Use the Ready for Life interest form to hear about future classes. A parent or guardian can submit for a teen.

03. Watch for Details

Dates, location, price, assistance, and eligibility will be confirmed before enrollment. Joining the interest list does not reserve a seat.

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