Leadership in Violence Prevention
Partnering to Prevent Bullying and Gender Violence in Our Schools & Communities
IHSAA partners with the Center for Violence Prevention (CVP) at the University of Northern Iowa to help students engage in topics that build positive environments in and outside of the classroom. By preventing violence and creating safer communities, students are able to better learn, grow, and excel in their academics, athletics, and activities.
The CVP’s Mission
The IHSAA has held a baseball state championship each year since 1928, and Iowa remains the only state in the country that plays summer baseball. Each season concludes with the advancement of eight teams from each of four classifications to the state tournament.
How the CVP Makes an Impact
- Conducting common bullying and gender violence prevention training and workshops with school and community partners
- Increasing the engagement of men in working to reduce and end violence and abuse
- Supporting schools and community partners in their efforts to maintain and sustain bullying and violence prevention initiatives and strategies
- Making data-informed decisions with schools and communities in their efforts to reduce and end all forms of bullying and gender-based violence
Mentors in Violence Prevention
The Center for Violence Prevention promotes the Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) program, a peer leadership model that targets both potential perpetrators and those in the bystander role. This model uses trained student leaders (MVP mentors) and supportive adults to walk through real-life scenarios and guide discussions around them. Through this, participants will gain a playbook of concrete ways to confront and challenge norms that support bullying and gender violence.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CVP
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