Mary Kay Inc., loveisrespect and Everfi have partnered to launch a Healthy Foundations program, developed to educate students on how to cultivate and maintain healthy relationships. The first-of-its-kind digital program was recently introduced to students and educators at Martin Middle School in Austin, Texas.

The digital course utilizes evidence-based strategies to educate students on healthy relationships, how to communicate and how to resolve conflict.  Students participated in a panel discussion featuring domestic violence experts and advocates.

“As educators, we are always thinking of creative and effective ways to prepare our youth for the future,” said Monica De La Garza-Conness, Principal at Martin Middle School. “Leveraging innovative technology, like the Healthy Foundations program, allows our students to explore situations that they may encounter, but in a way that is safe, self-guided, and interactive. Martin Middle School was truly honored to be the school chosen as the location for the launch.”

The Healthy Foundations program is part of Mary Kay’s Don’t Look Away campaign which works to educate the public on recognizing the signs of an abusive relationship and how to take action.

In addition to the digital course and panel discussion, the event also featured the unveiling of a “Don’t Look Away” mural (partly shown in the background of the photo above) developed by middle school students depicting the theme of healthy relationships.  The mural will remain on display at Martin Middle School.