Apprenticeship Program

We train students in listening and ethical journalism, then support them as they interview, film, and screen their stories for the community.

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our approach

When we connect,
we thrive.

Nest builds the skills young people need to connect authentically with others and better understand themselves, expanding how they see the world and their place in it.

Our Programs

3.5 Mil

sTUDENTs & Young People

Reaching over 3.5 million young people through Nest programs.

1k+

TRAINED EDUCATORS

Trained over 1,000 educators on our curricula who continue to implement them in classrooms.

150k+

wORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS

Nearly 150,000+ educators/parents/schools admin/law enforcement/direct service providers reached with trainings and workshops

about us

Human connection is the foundation of wellbeing.

about us

For over a decade, Nest has partnered with educators, first responders, advocates, and families not only to support young people but invest in happier, healthier futures and communities.

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Our mission

A cultural paradigm shift in violence prevention

To prevent harm by addressing the interconnected nature of all forms of violence while prioritizing human connection to foster a society where everyone is valued.

Nest is the only prevention program that fully addresses the interconnectedness of all forms of violence.

our programs

offerings for all

for youth

Curricula

for educators

Curricula Trainings

for schools & communities

Workshops

for school admins

Victim Assistance Reform

about us

Understanding the path to violence is key to preventing it.

wATCH HOW THESE BUILDING BLOCKS ARE IMPACTING OTHER FORMS OF VIOLENCE

01

Belonging & Resilience

Disconnection and lack of community increase the risk of outcomes such as impulsive or self-harming behavior for kids especially while experiencing distress.

02

Emotional Health & Wellness

Promoting skills for emotional health and personal wellbeing mitigates negative brain development outcomes from childhood adversity and trauma, and is even more impactful the earlier you start with children.

03

Violence Prevention

Nest's deep expertise and evidence from our work in sexual exploitation and abuse show that victims of sexual violence are frequently victims of other forms of harm. And all of these harms have common root causes.

"This program has great potential to impact society and empower our younger generations to feel like they have a voice in improving conditions for many people."

Jill DiCuffa

ANN RICHARDS SCHOOL, tEXAS

We are transforming violence prevention in schools by provide holistic prevention education and tailored tools for institutional change.

our workshops

Strengthening
support systems

Nest designs and delivers workshops, presentations, and events for all members of schools and the wider community. These customized workshops are for everyone because we all have a role to play in preventing abuse and exploitation. All sessions can be facilitated in a virtual, hybrid, or in-person setting.

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Sexual Exploitation in Schools: Peer to Peer Abuse

Interpersonal Violence Prevention

Processing Grief & Loss

Mental Health & School Community Wellness

Pornography & It’s Impact on Youth

Shame & Guilt

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program highlights

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Engaging young people to inform our materials and incorporate their interests in Nest’s work

Nest Youth Advisory Board

Media Content is an integral part of our programs and is used to enhance student engagement.

original media

Expanding violence education beyond just students and reaching their at home support systems

parent workshops

Revolutionizing Victim Assistance for school admins

VICTIM ASSISTANCE & RESPONSE

Facilitating conversations between students, lawmakers and their communities

STUDENT FORUMS

Encouraging students’ voices and creativity

CAPSTONE PROJECTS

Engaging young people to inform our materials and incorporate their interests in Nest’s work

Nest Youth Advisory Board

Media Content is an integral part of our programs and is used to enhance student engagement.

original media

Expanding violence education beyond just students and reaching their at home support systems

parent workshops

watch the trailer

our History

Since 2004, Nest has been on the front lines of preventing violence against children. We started with the issue of sexual exploitation.

Nest’s Documentary Film
PLAYGROUND: The Child Sex Trade in America
‍
Executive produced by Abby Disney, George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Steven Soderbergh, Lauren Embry and Arden Wohl. Animation by Japanese pop artist Yoshitomo Nara.

PLAYGROUND illuminates a sinister industry of the unrecognized pervasiveness of child exploitation. A comprehensive revelation of an unknown epidemic, PLAYGROUND has been called essential viewing for any parent or engaged citizen.

View Playground

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Apprenticeship Program

our approach

When we connect, we thrive.

Our Programs

3.5 Mil

sTUDENTs & Young People

1k+

TRAINED EDUCATORS

150k+

wORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS

about us

Human connection is the foundation of wellbeing.

give to the campaign

sponsor your school or city

Our mission

A cultural paradigm shift in violence prevention

Nest is the only prevention program that fully addresses the interconnectedness of all forms of violence.

our programs

offerings for all

for youth

Curricula

for educators

Curricula Trainings

for schools & communities

Workshops

for school admins

Victim Assistance Reform

about us

Understanding the path to violence is key to preventing it.

wATCH HOW THESE BUILDING BLOCKS ARE IMPACTING OTHER FORMS OF VIOLENCE

01

Belonging & Resilience

02

Emotional Health & Wellness

03

Violence Prevention

"This program has great potential to impact society and empower our younger generations to feel like they have a voice in improving conditions for many people."

Jill DiCuffa

ANN RICHARDS SCHOOL, tEXAS

We are transforming violence prevention in schools by provide holistic prevention education and tailored tools for institutional change.

We are transforming violence prevention in schools by provide holistic prevention education and tailored tools for institutional change.

our workshops

Strengtheningsupport systems

Sexual Exploitation in Schools: Peer to Peer Abuse

Interpersonal Violence Prevention

Processing Grief & Loss

Mental Health & School Community Wellness

Pornography & It’s Impact on Youth

Shame & Guilt

upcoming events

join us!

program highlights

take a tour

Revolutionizing Victim Assistance for school admins

Facilitating conversations between students, lawmakers and their communities

Encouraging students’ voices and creativity

Engaging young people to inform our materials and incorporate their interests in Nest’s work

Media Content is an integral part of our programs and is used to enhance student engagement.

Expanding violence education beyond just students and reaching their at home support systems

Revolutionizing Victim Assistance for school admins

Facilitating conversations between students, lawmakers and their communities

Encouraging students’ voices and creativity

Engaging young people to inform our materials and incorporate their interests in Nest’s work

Media Content is an integral part of our programs and is used to enhance student engagement.

Expanding violence education beyond just students and reaching their at home support systems

watch the trailer

our History

Since 2004, Nest has been on the front lines of preventing violence against children. We started with the issue of sexual exploitation.

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