Services

Project PAVE provides effective, culturally relevant violence prevention education, victim identification, and counseling services in underserved Denver communities.

Programs include:

Clinical Counseling - early intervention counseling and in-depth, wrap-around support services for children and youth ages 4 - 24 who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence, physical or sexual assault, child abuse, and teen dating violence. Parents and family members of victims also receive a high level of education and support services.

School-Based Counseling - school-based counselors provide similar services as clinical counseling to victims of violence in three schools hosting full-time Project PAVE staff: Whittier K- 8, Morey Middle and East High School.  This unique approach improves access to services for underserved youth victims of violence, as it allows for a building of rapport and trust with children prior to engaging in long-term therapy.  In addition, services are offered to children and youth during school hours, alleviating any issues with transportation and parent work schedules.

Teen Dating Violence Prevention - a nationally recognized, interactive prevention curriculum presented in 30+ middle and high schools throughout the Denver area. Project PAVE is the only agency in Colorado providing an in-depth dating violence prevention program, and is recognized as the state's expert on dating violence prevention. Educators also facilitate Peer Education Groups, helping students design and implement school-wide projects that raise awareness in the school community. Project PAVE's sponsored Angels Against Abuse club is East High School's largest, most diverse student club. With a mission of raising awareness of dating violence and healthy relationships, the club sponsors all-school block parties and educational assemblies, activities during National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and more.  Finally, through a partnership with the Denver DA's office, Project PAVE's new, unique Youth Community Educator Program trains teens to present on dating violence in their community.