Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect is a 12-part diversionary series designed to explore the real life impacts of violence on schools, communities, and families. Through interactive discussions, real-world scenarios, and activities, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the social, legal, and emotional consequences of violence and weapon use.

Ripple Effect welcomes 15-20 middle and high school students. Our goal is to promote a culture of nonviolence and accountability by empowering young people with conflict-resolution skills, critical thinking, and strategies for making safer choices.  The 2026 series will run from July through September.

Ripple Effect is community-based in the summer and also facilitated inside of schools during the school year. Curricula for each session will be shared after a pre-assessment. Complete the registration form and we will contact you within 5 business days about your pre-assessment.

FAQs

  • Middle and high school students can participate. Referrals from schools, county departments, and organizations are also accepted.

  • Sessions will vary depending on if it is school or community-based. If it is school-based, sessions will take place during the school day at least once a week and the length will vary.

    During the summer, community-based sessions will be publicized and anyone is open to register.

  • Pre-assessments help us get to know participants better and develop a plan to ensure success for them while in this program. It also tracks participants’ progress throughout the program and measures program effectiveness. All information discussed during assessment evaluations is confidential.

  • Session 1: School & Community Violence

  • Session 2: Safety Exists Without Guns

  • Session 3: If You Got It, Flaunt It

  • Session 4: Rude Awakening

  • Session 5: Triggered by the Trigger

  • Session 6: Gotta Get My Lick Back

  • Session 7: Vengeance Comes with a Price

  • Session 8: Healing is Necessary

  • Session 9: Wrong Place at the Wrong Time

  • Session 10: Not Worth the Hype

  • Session 11: From School to Prison

  • Session 12: The Only Pipeline

Registration & Referrals

  • Registration will open in 2026!

  • If you want to refer a participant, please fill out the Referral Form here.

  • After you have submitted the registration or referral form, we will contact you for a pre-assessment. Location, scheduling details, and curricula are shared after the pre-assessment to confirm registration.

Registration will open in 2026, and we are accepting referrals! The series will run from July through September. If you have any questions or are having trouble filling out the registration or referral forms, please contact dyamond@theonlypipeline.org.