PATHH: Preventing Abuse Through Holistic Health

PATHH is a 15-week comprehensive sexuality education class for middle school students.
PATHH includes a parent group where parents can ask questions about the curriculum, questions your child has, or general parenting discussion topics with a licensed therapist.

We know that comprehensive sexuality education is one of the greatest tools we have for preventing sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and grooming.
Most students receive some form of sex education in schools. PATHH expands on the topics of healthy relationships, consent, abuse prevention, identity, sexuality, and anatomy. With 15 one-hour classes, students are able to ask questions anonymously, learn from qualified professionals, and learn more in-depth content in each area.
Students meet peers from other schools and districts who sign up for PATHH, forming bonds that help build resilience during the middle school years.

Our sex educators all have a background in human sexuality coursework and expertise.
Staff educators contribute other expertise in the areas of psychology, social work, gender studies, and education.
As part of the ZCenter staff, each educator has completed the Illinois state required 40-hour training on Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention.
All of our PATHH teachers are mandated reporters.
As part of our client-centered and trauma-informed services, we have two adults in the room with students at all times.

While students are in class, parents are invited and encouraged to attend the parent group that meets at the same time.
A licensed therapist from ZCenter staff and one of the PATHH class teachers will join the parent group each week.
Parents can ask questions about the curriculum, address personal concerns, and discuss parenting topics.

Check to see which location works the best for your family. We will host a summer class at our Gurnee location and a fall class at our Skokie location. Specific dates and times will be posted here and on social media.
To register, please click here to pay the $50 fee. We also offer a sliding fee scale; please contact kjones@zcenter.org to discuss sliding scale options.

Questions about PATHH? Please reach out to:

Kristin Jones, PhD, EdM

Outreach Supervisor

847-244-1187 ext.159