What to Expect

Lifeline’s Pure Freedom program is a three-day class offered for students in 5th through 12th grade across Northeast Missouri.

What do other students say about the program?

What will we talk about?

We cover lots of topics in each grade, including:

Healthy friendship and relationship skills
Identifying abusive relationships
Internet and media safety
Harmful effects of media on the brain, as well as on relationships and society
Personal goal setting
Reproductive anatomy
Sexually transmitted infections
Puberty and hygiene

How is your program different?

The Pure Freedom program is more holistic than many other education programs. We offer a message for optimal health and focus on avoiding risk, not just reducing risk. We empower and educate each student so that they can make the healthiest choices. The program offers relevant information based on the most up-to-date research in a way that is easy to understand and apply to your life.

Is this program boring?

Nope! It’s not just us talking at you. During the program, we’ll ask questions to fuel group discussion and include games, activities, slides, and more.

Can I ask questions?

Absolutely! We encourage students to ask questions during class or talk with us afterward if someone wants to talk one-on-one. We also have an anonymous question box, where students can leave any questions or comments they have about any of the topics we discuss that they might feel uncomfortable asking out loud. Our goal is that everyone gets the information they need without feeling embarrassed in front of their peers.

What is the program like?

The educator always does a wonderful job! We look forward to Pure Freedom coming every year.
-School Counselor

It was good to learn how to set boundaries.
-7th grade student

Thanks for teaching me about what love is!
-7th Grade Student 2

Thank you for teaching me about internet safety
-6th grade student

The information is grade appropriate and presented well. My classes really gain knowledge. Thank you so much!
-Health teacher

The kids were engaged all 3 days. I thought the material was age appropriate. She really got the class involved. The kids really enjoyed it.
-Health Teacher 2

I liked the learning because it helped me learn and understand what’s going to be happening to my body in the future and prepares me for it.
-6th Grade Student 2

I learned a lot about the risks of sex. I feel way more confident in making healthy relationship choices.
-7th Grade Student 3

The class made me realize that I don’t need to force myself to do something I don't want to do.
-8th grade student

This made me feel less awkward talking about puberty with my parents.
-6th Grade Student 3

I have always known that I wanted to wait to have sex until I was married, and this class just fed my decision. I learned a lot and I’m glad I took this class.
-7th Grade Student 4

Thank you for telling about what is wrong with porn and letting me know that I can change, be better, and have a healthy relationship.
-8th Grade Student 2

The instructor helped me think about how serious sex is and how I should think about how it can affect my later life.
-7th Grade Student 5

I hope that Pure Freedom continues to teach about this topic, because I know I learned a lot of things that I would have been afraid to ask or talk about.
-8th Grade Student 3

The instructor was very helpful and now I can talk to my parents about sex more confidently.
-7th Grade Student 6

I think this was very informative and useful, and all students need to hear this.
-9th grade student

The educator was really nice and was really open about all of our questions. She taught me to rethink my decisions when choosing media to watch and listen to.
-8th Grade Student 4

You guys have taught me a lot and helped me make the decisions in the future.
-9th Grade Student 2

Our instructor was very good at answering any questions we had and she made sure we understood everything she was saying.
-9th Grade Student 3

I feel better prepared for my future.
-9th Grade Student 4

I like how you guys didn't make this uncomfortable and made it easy to understand what could potentially happen to our bodies. Thank you!
-7th Grade Student 7

I feel more comfortable to talk to adults about relationships.
-8th Grade Student 5

You guys helped me understand the risks of sex before marriage.
-9th Grade Student 5

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I have learned that abusive relationships are not okay & are not the victim's fault from your story.
-8th Grade Student 6

Our instructor was very helpful & knowledgeable about the topics discussed.
-8th Grade Student 7

The program was very informative and they present it in a way the students really relate to.
-Health Teacher 3

I loved the option for question/answer and the maturity that was encouraged from the speaker. I also felt the material was well presented and important for this age level. Great job!
-Middle School Teacher

I appreciate the non-judgemental answers that were given to the kids.
-High School Teacher

Fabulous Job! Will use again. Thank you!
-School Nurse

Very age-appropriate and made the students comfortable.
-High School Coach

They did a great job being honest & open with the students. This created a safe learning environment.
-Health Teacher

I really like my educator. She took the time for us to ask questions, and she tried to make things very comfortable.
-7th Grade Student

You guys are great. You help me make better and healthier decisions.
-9th Grade Student

The educator did a great job keeping us interested in the information he was teaching us. I feel like I would be able to talk to him about problems I would have.
-10th Grade Student

I think this program should go to every school.
-10th Grade Student

Real love respects!
-8th Grade Student

Now I know how to make good decisions.
-7th Grade Student

Thank you so much for arranging this! The information in each session was so valuable and I'm so glad my students got to hear it. The educator did a fantastic job connecting with students and presenting information in a way they'd find interesting an
-High School Teacher

Student – The Program