Teen Relationship Culture: An Update for Parents by Katie Koestner

Is your son “Hot or Not?” Has your daughter “Faced the Jury?” In this program, parents receive a comprehensive update on relationship culture and sexual misconduct among today’s teens. With her captivating delivery, and vast breadth of knowledge about the teen relationship scene, acclaimed speaker, Katie Koestner, provides parents across the country with the tools to effectively communicate with their kids about sensitive gender issues.

Katie shares her story of being assaulted at age 18 and subsequently taking a national stand against Date Rape that led to her appearance on the cover of TIME Magazine. This program is based upon the thousands of high school visits she has made throughout the United States, as well as important statistics which shed light upon contemporary manifestations of peer pressure, alcohol and drug abuse, and sexual culture. This program explores the prevalence of sexual assault among 12-18 year old girls, as well as the ways in which boys can be victimized.

Attendees have the opportunity to discuss and debate a real-life case study, as well as experience a multi-media presentation of teen pop culture, from movies to magazines. Parents leave equipped to connect with their teens in a healthier way and with the skills to better empower their teens to make safe social decisions.

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