activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 8
- Community and campus-wide outreach initiatives Youth Mental Health Education & Peer SupportConducts outreach initiatives on campuses and within communities to promote trauma-informed prevention and youth leadership.
- Monthly Family Fun Nights Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsHosts monthly Family Fun Nights to engage families in supportive, community-building activities.
- Service projects and community engagement activitiesOrganizes service projects and hands-on community engagement activities for youth participation and civic involvement.
- Summer TIPP programming for youth Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & FamiliesOffers Trauma Informed Primary Prevention (TIPP) programming during summer for youth of all ages.
- TIPP Talk Podcast production Podcast Production for Public AwarenessProduces the TIPP Talk Podcast, hosted by Peer Solutions Peer Leaders, to amplify youth voices and share prevention messaging.
- Weekly peer-led TIPP sessions for high school students Youth Mental Health Education & Peer SupportConducts weekly Trauma Informed Primary Prevention (TIPP) sessions led by peers for high school students during lunch hours.
- Weekly peer-led TIPP sessions for middle school students Youth Mental Health Education & Peer SupportConducts weekly peer-led Trauma Informed Primary Prevention (TIPP) sessions for middle school students after school.
- Weekly programming at K-12 school sites Youth Substance Use Prevention EducationProvides weekly programming at elementary, middle, and high school sites as part of ongoing youth engagement and prevention efforts.
capacity building · 2
- TIPP Certification Training Peer Support Certification TrainingOffers formal TIPP Certification Training to build capacity in trauma-informed primary prevention, likely for peers, educators, or community members.
- Weekly peer leadership trainingProvides weekly training to develop peer leaders in trauma-informed practices and youth-led prevention strategies.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Addressing Root Causes of Harm root_cause_analysisPEER SOLUTIONS INC addresses the root causes of "rape culture" and other forms of harm by identifying and tackling oppression, historical and current trauma, silence/denial, and normalized sexual violence, applying a trauma-informed primary prevention lens from pre-birth through the human lifespan.
- Bystander Intervention for Harm Prevention bystander_interventionThe organization promotes Safe Responsible Bystander (SRB) behaviors, encouraging individuals to intervene and speak up against harmful and discriminatory behaviors, including racism and sexism, when it is safe to do so.
- Community-Led and Youth-Driven Development community_led_developmentThe organization practices "transcreation," developing materials and activities by and for the communities served, adhering to the principle of "No Decision About Us Without Us." This approach is further strengthened by mobilizing youth leadership, believing that those most affected by harm offer the best solutions and maximize generational impact.
- Cultivating Safety, Equity, and Respect across the Social Ecological Model social_ecological_modelThe organization works to end rape culture and normalize safety, equity, and respect by applying interventions across the Social Ecological Model, targeting individuals, relationships, communities, and societies.
- Evidence-Based Public Health Approach evidence_based_public_health_approachPEER SOLUTIONS INC strengthens its public health approach by utilizing evidence-informed strategies such as Positive Youth and Community Development, Developmental Assets/Resilience, Peer Education, Leadership and Mentoring, Social-Emotional Learning, Diffusion of Innovation, Social Norms, and Social Marketing research.
- Peer Education and Mentoring peer_educationPEER SOLUTIONS INC utilizes trained high school Peer Leaders to facilitate after-school programs for younger youth, fostering discussions and activities on themes like kindness, mental health, and violence prevention to build relationships and life skills.
- Promoting Prosocial Behavior through "Guts to be Good" behavioral_change_modelPEER SOLUTIONS INC activates the "Guts to be Good" (G2BG) framework, which encourages five daily acts (respectful, courteous, speak up, honest, lend a hand) to cultivate safety, equity, and respect and counteract normalized harm.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Arizona Youth Led Coalition
A statewide network of young leaders organizing for change and community-driven solutions.
Guts To Be Good (G2BG)
A youth-led initiative promoting five daily actions to foster positive social change and community safety.
TIPP Talk Podcast
A podcast hosted by Peer Solutions Peer Leaders discussing topics related to trauma-informed practices and community engagement.
Trauma Informed Primary Prevention Programming (TIPP)
Youth-led programming focused on preventing harm before it begins, addressing root causes of violence through peer-led sessions and community engagement.
relationships · 1
who they work with
- Boys & Girls Clubs Partner — Provides weekly afterschool and summer peer education programming at Boys & Girls Clubs.