The Healthy Relationships Project is a prevention-based initiative dedicated to protecting children from sexual abuse by empowering the adults around them.

Our work is grounded in the belief that prevention is possible—and that it starts with education, open communication, and trusted relationships.

Our Mission.

The mission of the Healthy Relationships Project is to create and support a world where children can live, explore, and play in the care of trusted adults in environments free from the trauma of child sexual abuse.

Our Offerings.

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    Youth Programs

    Healthy Relationships Project® (HRP) School-based Curriculum is a comprehensive, developmentally-targeted set of programs designed to prevent child sexual abuse and promote safe, healthy relationships for all children and youth.

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    Adult Programs

    The Adult Responsibility Project is a key component of the Healthy Relationships Project®, designed specifically for adult audiences. This empirically-based, safety-supporting program includes eleven in-depth topics that help adults build the knowledge and skills needed to prevent child sexual abuse and promote healthy relationships.

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    Materials

    Explore our collection of evidence-informed curricula, caregiver guides, and training manuals designed to support safe, healthy development for children and youth. Whether you're a parent, educator, or service provider, our publications offer practical tools to prevent abuse and strengthen families.

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Our Team.

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    Joy Kitchell

    PROGRAM DIRECTOR, HRP

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    Kirstie Grant

    SENIOR PREVENTION PROGRAMS TRAINER

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    Jonathan Williams

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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    Katie Kelly

    MARKETING & LOGISTICS

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    Jacob Bridgeman

    FINANCE

 FAQs

  • The Healthy Relationships Project (HRP) is a trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate prevention program designed to teach children and youth the skills needed to to identify and enact healthy relationship behaviors and seek help from trusted adults if anyone crosses their boundaries. It also engages trusted adults—parents, caregivers, and educators—in fostering safe environments and open communication.

  • HRP is designed for children and youth from preschool through high school. It also includes training and support for parents, caregivers, and professionals who work with children, such as teachers, counselors, and social workers.

  • The project includes:

    • Care for Kids (Pre-K - 2nd Grades)

    • We Care Elementary (3rd - 6th grades)

    • SAFE-T (Sexual Abuse Free Environment for Teens) (7th & 8th grades)

    • Project SELFIE (Safe Expression Online for Internet Empowerment) (7th to 12th Grades)

      All programs are developmentally-appropriate, safety-supporting and focus on both children who are targeted and problematic sexual behavior prevention.

  • Trained educators and facilitators—usually classroom teachers, school counselors, or prevention specialists—deliver the curriculum in schools and community settings. The HRP team provides training to ensure fidelity and confidence in delivering the content.

  • You can reach out to the HRP team to schedule a training or purchase materials from our Shop. We’re happy to work with schools, agencies, and community groups across our home state of Vermont and beyond!