IMPORTANT INFORMATIONFrequently Asked Questions
For questions that are not addressed below, please use the “Contact Us” form located to the right or call us at (615) 292-7027.
What does You Have the Power do?
You Have the Power is a nonprofit that empowers those victimized by crime through education, advocacy, and understanding. We provide crime victims with information on what to do, where to go next, what support systems can do, what community services are available, and what justice options are available.
Also, we educate the public to build awareness, understanding, and decrease risk factors. Our free resource guides and community presentations explain how crime happens, provide guidance on identifying dangerous situations, and what to do if it affects you or the people you know.
But crime prevention doesn’t stop with current and potential victims. Our Victim Impact Curriculum helps offenders and parolees understand the impact of what they did, why they did it in the first place, and make better choices in the future. This curriculum also inspired a Youth Impact Curriculum for at-risk youth to keep them from committing serious offenses later.
What resource guides are available?
Our full collection of resource guides is available for free download in the Resources section of our Online Shop. They’re updated on a regular basis and some of them are available in Spanish (with other languages scheduled for translation).
Every year we provide thousands of hard copies of these free guides to hospitals, child advocacy centers, schools, colleges, churches, and community groups. Use the contact form (on the right), call us, or place an order on our online shop to pick some up from our office or have them delivered. (We can also mail these to you for a shipping and handling fee.)
- When Violence Hits Home (English – Spanish) – Provides an overview of domestic violence. Includes the Power and Control Wheel, information about the effects of domestic violence on children, a personalized safety plan, and who to call for help in Tennessee.
- Our Children (English – Spanish – Arabic) – Offers an overview of child sexual abuse. Includes topics such as abuser tactics, prevention, online safety, and the court process.
- Crime Survivor’s Guide (English – Spanish) – A resource on the Tennessee criminal justice system, written with the victim and victim’s family in mind. Topics covered include going to court, sentencing, victim impact statements, parole, Tennessee Sex offender Registry, and victims’ rights.
- Senior Safety (English – Spanish) – Focuses on elder abuse, but also includes information on fraud prevention and setting up a conservatorship.
- Human Sex Trafficking (English – Spanish – Mandarin Chinese) – A resource for preventing and raising awareness about sex trafficking in Tennessee. Includes information such as warning signs, statistics, and local resources.
- Protecting the Flock – Explores the problem of child sexual abuse in faith communities, with insight into offender behavior, risk reduction strategies, and how to respond to victims and offenders.
- You Too / Acquaintance Rape (English – Spanish) – Addresses sexual assault with focuses on date rape drugs, risk reduction strategies, consent, and appropriate bystander behavior.
- Take Ctrl – A resource guide on online safety for all ages. This guide outlines basics of safe browsing as well as the problems of cyberbullying, online predators, sexting, malware, and Internet fraud.
- Volunteer Handbook March 2020 – Find out how you can help YHTP in its mission to bring crime prevention awareness and education to the public.
Are the resources available in languages other than English?
Some of the resource guides are available in Spanish and Mandarin. We have plans for Arabic, Kurdish, and additional Spanish and Mandarin translations of select resource guides in order to meet the needs of a growing and increasingly diverse Tennessee.
Which subjects do you cover in your presentations?
Current presentations we offer include:
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Bullying
- Child Abuse
- Curriculum Introductions
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
- Healthy Relationships
- Human Trafficking
- Professional Development
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Harassment
- Technology Safety
- Teen Dating Violence
What does a You Have the Power presentation look like?
A typical presentation includes clips from one of our documentaries on the issue, a PowerPoint discussion led by a guest facilitator, and a Q&A session. We welcome the inclusion of local group leaders (clergy, counselors, resident advisors, Title IX coordinators, etc.) who can provide the audience with additional perspectives and customized information. Additionally, we use interactive elements to engage the audience throughout the presentation.
Our presentations usually run 90 minutes, but we can scale them down to 45-60 minutes to meet the scheduling needs of your group. We will work with your point-of-contact to tailor the information and content to your group as well.
What documentaries are available?
In addition to our resource guides, You Have the Power also offers original documentaries incorporating victim and law enforcement perspectives on topics like sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. The full listing of available documentaries is available in YHTP’s Online Shop. Additionally, YHTP has several short vignettes on domestic violence available on our YouTube Channel.
Do your presentations, documentaries, etc., cost anything?
Many of our presentations are free, underwritten by grants or donations. However, some groups underwrite the presentations themselves. Please use the contact form to the right or call (615-292-7027) our office for more information.
The resource guides are free if picked up from our office or delivered. We can also mail the guides to you, although we do charge a small fee (usually between $10-30) to cover shipping costs. The fee varies depending on how many guides you ask for and how far we have to send them. We always use the cheapest available postage rate to keep those costs low.
Pricing for documentaries is available in our Online Shop.
How does someone book a presentation with us?
Scheduling a presentation is as simple as calling us at (615) 292-7027 to set up an introductory meeting or requesting a training on our online shop. You can also complete the “Contact Us” form to the right. We’ll talk with you about the kind of presentation you want and what dates you have available, and schedule a trained facilitator for the session.
I’d like to volunteer with YHTP. Where do I start?
We’re always looking for people who can help us with our presentations and special events. Check out our Volunteer Information Page or Volunteer Handbook March 2020 for details!
Where does your funding come from?
While we occasionally charge for community training sessions, most of our funding comes from government and community grants, as well as corporate and private donations.
Additionally, YHTP stages two signature fundraising events each year:
- At our Powerhouse Award Luncheon in April, we honor a community member who has uniquely contributed to crime prevention and education in Tennessee.
Our “Powerfully Thankful” event includes a dinner, a silent auction, and a live concert featuring local singer/songwriters.
How can I donate to YHTP?
We accept donations by PayPal, credit card, or check. Full details are on the donation page of our website.
Since YHTP is a 501(c)3 non-profit, your gift to us is tax-deductible.
Where is my donation going? How will my financial gift be used?
Donations help cover the printing and shipping costs of resource guides, subsidize the participation of at-risk youth in our Youth Impact Curriculum, and allow us to provide more community presentations to the public.