Human Options offers diverse educational programs for high school and college students about the early warning signs of abuse and information about getting immediate assistance. 

Hands Are Not For Hitting

This is an innovative violence prevention program developed exclusively for Human Options. The program reaches elementary school children in their classrooms using special puppets, posters and activities. We teach children how to handle conflict in ways that does not hurt others, how to manage their anger and how to find help if they are being hurt. Engaging and adaptable stories and activities are presented in the classroom. For more information please contact Robert Diaz at (949) 737-5242 x 215.

Anti Bullying Program

This is a classroom presentation for pre-teens and teens teaching them successful, non-aggressive confrontational skills when faced with a situation involving a bully. Children need to feel safe and respected both at home and at school. We are prepared to work with school districts and parent groups to develop anti-harassment and anti-bullying policies. For more information or to schedule a presentation, please call Shirley Gellatly at (949) 737-5242 x214.

Jason’s Story

Our newest community education program is focused on teaching teenage male athletes how to understand and control their negative emotions, how to deal with their anger in a non-violent way, and how to have healthy relationships with their family, friends, and girlfriends. This free, one hour presentation engages the crowd through an interactive story that leaves the audience with tangible information they can utilize in their immediate lives.

For more information please contact Robert Diaz at (949) 737-5242 x 215.

He Loves me…He Loves Me Not Video

The video, He Loves Me. He loves Me Not, produced by Human Options, is based on a true story. This dramatization shows the key warning signs in an abusive relationship that include: displays of jealousy, late night telephone calls, isolation from friends and family, verbal abuse and physical abuse. The video shows how abusive behavior becomes the norm; with abusers not realizing their behavior is unacceptable. We believe this 15-minute videotape has the power to help both women and men take the first steps to end the cycle of abuse in a relationship. Studies in the US indicate that between 15 and 30% of male high school and college students engage in some form of sexual or physical aggression toward women. For more information or to schedule a presentation, please call Shirley Gellatly at (949) 737-5242 ext. 214.