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Category: Youth Education

March 23, 2022July 21, 2025

10 Books About Hugs, Touch and Choice to read with young children

By Lyn Staack, Youth Education Coordinator There are many books for babies and young children about hugs! This list highlights ten books which share stories about characters who love hugs, those…

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February 13, 2022July 21, 2025

Abuse Education within Youth Theater

by Lyn Staack, Advocacy Center Youth Education Coordinator LACS Theatre Presents “Little Shop of Horrors”! Director Sharon Costianes says: “Little Shop is funny, and campy, with great music and loveable…

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August 12, 2021July 21, 2025

A Youth Theater Consent Guide

A booklet highlighting consent-based best practices for youth theater participants Written by: Daniel Lipson, Advocacy Center Youth Intern through the Stephen E. Garner Summers of Service program of the United Way of Tompkins…

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