TKKI: The Katie Koestner Initiative for Respect in Relationships

COS firmly believes in the power of peers when it comes to respectful relationships. We believe that both male and female students can take the INITIATIVE to set healthy standards for their own relationships. Students across the country are getting young men and women to show and expect respect in their relationships, through the growing, national organization, “The i (nitiative) Club.”

The name "i Club" is derived from “The Katie Koestner Initiative for Respect in Relationships.” Our first official i Club was started in 2003 at Durham Academy in Durham, North Carolina. More chapters are forming as enthusiasm for our mission spreads.

This peer education program focuses not only on relationships between the genders, but also on the treatment of others within the same gender group. Gender bullying, sexual harassment, stalking, abuse, sexual assault, and exploitation are among the many topics that i Clubs approach with their awareness weeks and campaigns. Many chapters sponsor events relating to Valentine's Day like, “Respectful Date Night” and “Prom Pledges” for respectful treatment of their dates at the prom. Some i Clubs also hold fundraisers to support shelters for battered women and children and the mission of TKKI.

Soon you may visit our website. For now, you may download our Club Starter Kit (Adobe PDF) or view our many other resources. We encourage everyone to take a stand and become part of the solution to sexual violence and abusive relationships!

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