The Violence Prevention Program prioritizes building and strengthening relationships within the community. By doing so, we as an organization can reach a broader audience, and understand and address the needs of the individuals we serve.
Community outreach is an important part of the services and resources we offer.
Community outreach is an important part of the services and resources we offer.
Building Connections
Monsoon is currently a community partner with Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS). The Violence Prevention Team attend and participate in events throughout the year as well as facilitate after-school groups at the elementary school.
The program also works alongside local and national organizations to increase awareness of the organization, address issues pertaining to AAPI youth, and host events and workshops for people in the community.
The program also works alongside local and national organizations to increase awareness of the organization, address issues pertaining to AAPI youth, and host events and workshops for people in the community.
current projects
Empower Girls Group
The Violence Prevention Team started Empower Girls Group in September of 2022 at Madison Elementary School. Every Tuesday four of our youth staff facilitate sessions with topics ranging from healthy friendships, self-confidence, and mental health. The girls group is made up of students in 3rd-5th grade.
The students who attend the after-school program play a large role in the session topics and activities. Being a youth-led program has influenced the youth staff to encourage and uplift the students to voice their thoughts and interests. This strategy has led to interactive activities, thoughtful conversations, and a greater understanding of content relating to the topics.
The students who attend the after-school program play a large role in the session topics and activities. Being a youth-led program has influenced the youth staff to encourage and uplift the students to voice their thoughts and interests. This strategy has led to interactive activities, thoughtful conversations, and a greater understanding of content relating to the topics.