Empowering teens, parents, and communities through education, support, and safety-focused training - all designed to prevent teen dating violence and give young people a voice.
What We Offer
Rianna’s Voice provides research-informed, trauma-aware programs that help teens recognize unhealthy relationship behaviors, build confidence, and find support when they need it most. Each program is grounded in prevention, compassion, and safety.
School Presentations
Our interactive presentations teach students about the warning signs of unhealthy relationships, digital abuse, emotional manipulation, and controlling behaviors. We help teens understand what real respect looks like – and what to do if something feels wrong.
Students learn:
- Early red flags of dating violence
- The difference between healthy vs. unhealthy relationships
- How emotional and digital abuse start
- How to set boundaries and ask for help
- Where to find support inside and outside school
For Schools & Youth Organizations:
Our content meets the needs of middle schools, high schools, youth groups, and community programs. Presentations can be adapted for grade level and school climate.
Teen Support Groups (coming soon)
A confidential, professionally guided space where teens can talk openly about their experiences, relationships, and feelings without fear of judgment. Led by a licensed therapist, these groups help participants build confidence, emotional understanding, ad healthy coping skills.
What teen can expect:
- A safe, welcoming environment
- Judgment-free conversation
- Guidance from a licensed mental health professional
- Tools for identifying red flags
- Peer connection with others who understand
- Emotional support during difficult relationship situations
Support groups are open to teens of all genders and backgrounds.
Self-Defense Classes (coming soon)
Our hands-on workshops teach teens practical safety techniques that build confidence, awareness, and personal empowerment. Taught by an instructor with more than 30 years of martial arts experience, these classes are designed to be informative, safe, and accessible for all skill levels.
Teens learn:
- Awareness and prevention skills
- How to set up physical boundaries
- Techniques to break holds or escape unsafe situations
- Safety skills that build confidence
Resources for Teens & Parents
We provide accessible, easy-to-understand resources that help teens recognize that signs of unhealthy behaviors and give parents the tools to support their children without fear, shame, or misunderstanding.
Resources include:
- Teen dating violence warning signs
- How to talk to your teen about relationship
- Safe technology use
- What to do it your teen is being controlled or manipulated
- How to support a friend who may be in an unsafe relationship
What Schools Are Saying
“I am still hearing about the impacts you have made. You helped us identify students who might need extra support, and we can’t thank you enough.” — Alyssa Mehnert, Social Worker
Understanding Teen Dating Violence
Teen dating violence isn’t always physical. In fact, it often begins with emotional or digital behaviors that can be harder to recognize. Early awareness can prevent escalation and save lives.
Forms of dating violence include:
- Emotional Abuse – insults, guilt, pressure, isolation
- Digital Abuse – controlling social media, demanding passwords
- Physical Abuse – hitting, pushing, grabbing, threats
- Sexual Coercion – pressure, manipulation, force
Teens deserve relationships built on safety, respect, and choice – not fear or control.
Common Warning Signs
- Jealousy or possessiveness
- Isolation from friends or family
- Constant texting or monitoring
- Pressure to send private photos
- Insults, name-calling, or put-downs
- Fear of upsetting the other person
- Sudden personality changes
- Feeling guilty for setting boundaries
Note:
These signs may appear slowly and can be easy to overlook. Our programs help teens understand and respond to them safely.
