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Walk through the DELTA door...

A door into the future of our community -
a place where respectful, intimate partner relationships are the norm.

What is DELTA?
DELTA is a project that promotes primary prevention of intimate partner violence and primary prevention of sexual violence.

When did DELTA start?
Funding for the DELTA project began in Knox County in July 2003.

Who is DELTA?
The DELTA Committee is made up of over 30 dedicated Knox Countians, including volunteers and representatives of social service agencies, schools, law enforcement, clergy, and other groups.

Who coordinates DELTA?
In Knox County, New Directions: Domestic Abuse Shelter coordinates the DELTA Project.

How is DELTA funded?
The Centers for Disease Control which has recognized domestic violence and sexual violence as public health problems, provides funding for the project. These are federal grants from the Violence Against Women Act, that come through the Center for Disease Control, to the Ohio Domestic Violence Network and the Ohio Department of Health, then to Knox County. The Ohio Department of Health also funds New Directions for the primary prevention of sexual violence.

Who else has DELTA?
Fourteen states have initiated DELTA projects. Knox County is one of four counties in Ohio to be chosen.

Values
Compassion, equality, nonviolence/pacifism, respect, safety and justice

Vision
The DELTA Project of Knox County is committed to changing the hearts, minds, attitudes, and actions of community members so that  our children will experience and model healthy, loving, nonviolent intimate partner relationships for generations to come.

We will create a world where our children are supported and encouraged to identify and pursue their dreams and where they believe each day is an opportunity to begin again.

Mission Statement
The Knox County DELTA Project is committed to preventing intimate partner violence and sexual violence through a collective effort to provide safety and justice for all.

We will intentionally create and support equality, compassion, and respect in relationships as we challenge the community to unite for social change.

Goals

• To teach and model respectful, effective communication and problem-solving skills
• To teach and model the skills required to have healthy, egalitarian, intimate relationships
• To mobilize communities so all social systems support egalitarian relationships

More background information about DELTA
DELTA Brochure (March 2007)
DELTA Newsletter Article (March 2007)

Programs and Activities

DELTA is.... Promoting peaceful and respectful behavior and relationships through evidence-based school programs....

Second Step: Teaches preschool and elementary-age children impulse control, anger management, and empathy. 28 classroom lessons. Parent training also available. Go to www.cfchildren.org for more information about the curriculum.

Safe Dates: Teaches high school students about healthy relationships and signs of abuse. 4-session program.Go to www.hazelden.org for more information about the curriculum.

Media Literacy: Helps middle and high-school youth gain skills for thinking critically about TV, movies, music, and other media, focusing on gender and violence. 4-10 session program. Go to www.nmmlp.org for more information about the curriculum.

Choose Respect: Promotes healthy dating relationships for middle-school youth. Comprehensive campaign, including public service announcements, DVDs, posters, and online activities. Go to www.chooserespect.org for more information about this initiative.

MOST (Men of Strength Clubs): Provides ways for teen boys to be strong without being violent. Go to www.mencanstoprape.org for more information about this program.

Menu of programs for schools and youth programs

DELTA is...Raising awareness, educating the public, and moving toward social change...

Presentations and video discussions for small groups: Facilitated discussions about healthy relationships, gender, abuse, and violence in society. Available for church groups, service clubs, or other organizations.

Founding Fathers: Annual media event that honors men in our community who model healthy relationships.
2007 Founding Fathers Declaration Pledge and Nomination Form (PDF)
Founding Fathers 2007: What YOU can do to end domestic violence (PDF)
National Founding Fathers initiative

Take Back the Night and Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil: Annual events to raise awareness about sexual assault and other forms of intimate partner violence.

Training: Workshops for providers, teachers, parents, and other adults on violence prevention and related topics.

Links and Resources

Information and help for teens and parents:

• www.loveisrespect.org (National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline)
• www.chooserespect.org (dating abuse prevention information and activities)

Information for providers and community members:

• www.odvn.org (Ohio Domestic Violence Network)
• Intimate partner violence and sexual violence statistics fact sheet

How you can help

• Join DELTA (attend monthly meetings)
• Invite a DELTA speaker to host a video/discussion session about violence, gender, and society at your church, service club, or other group
• Help to organize a community event, such as Take Back the Night, Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil, or Founding Fathers
• Attend a community event
• Sponsor advertising or prizes for a community event
• Teach teens to be critical consumers of media (help lead Media Literacy sessions in schools)
• Donate money to buy prevention curricula for local schools or pay for teacher training
• Teach boys about healthy relationships and positive ways to be a man (MOST)
• Help coordinate a Choose Respect campaign at a local middle school

Contact Us

The DELTA Project at

New Directions: Domestic Abuse Shelter of Knox County, Inc.
740-397-4357

Judi Moseley, Project Coordinator
jmoseley@columbus.rr.com