Anchor & Thread Community Services provides various research-based programs to help communities combat the issues of normalized sexual violence, sexual abuse, and exploitation. These programs are delivered by our counsellors and outreach workers. A&T is committed to working with school systems, businesses, and other community-based organizations in our service area.
Custom Presentations: Our experienced prevention education team can provide custom presentations to suit the needs of your community or staff – whether the participants are adults, teens, or children, our staff can deliver a presentation to compliment the needs of your target audience. We can be used as a professional development tool and resource for your community.
Programming we offer:
- The Protect Yourself Rules (PYR)
- Preventative Inclusive Empowering (PIE) Program
- Supporting Survivors of Sexualized Violence Training (SST)
- Custom Presentations
The Protect Yourself Rules
Pre-K to Grade 5 students
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Format: 4 weeks | 30-minute sessions
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Focus: Equipping children with skills to recognize and prevent physical and sexual abuse.
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Description: PYR teaches six age-appropriate safety rules to help children respond to unsafe situations. The program emphasizes preparedness, vigilance, appropriate responses, and—most importantly—the importance of disclosure.
PIE
Grade 7–9 students
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Format: 8–9 weeks | 45-minute sessions
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Focus: Building confidence, respect, and resilience.
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Description: Grounded in the Seven Sacred Teachings, PIE helps youth explore emotions, self-image, relationships, consent, boundaries, and online safety. Through engaging conversations and activities, students develop self-awareness, empathy, and healthy decision-making skills while strengthening connections to themselves, peers, and their community.
Supporting Survivors of Sexualized Violence Training (SST)
Professionals, workplaces, and community members
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Format & Cost:
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Full-Day Training — $190 per person
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Half-Day Training — $95 per person
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Focus: Trauma-informed support and response to disclosures of sexualized violence.
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Description: Created by Saskatoon Sexual Assault & Information Centre (SSAIC), this training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to respond compassionately to disclosures of sexual violence. The way survivors are supported at the time of disclosure has lasting impacts on their healing journey. This training helps ensure professionals and community members provide care that fosters safety, dignity, and resilience.
Custom Presentations
Schools, community groups, and organizations
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Format: Flexible, tailored to need
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Focus: Violence prevention, consent, and safety.
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Description: Customizable workshops and sessions designed to meet the unique needs of communities and organizations.