Bridge The Gaps Launches New Real Talk Program

HOUSTON - April 7, 2023 - PRLog -- Bridge The Gaps, a Houston 501(3)(c) nonprofit dedicated to empowering teens, is partnering with Terrence (Coach Tee) Sampson and Bridges to Life, offering an innovative mentorship program that teaches young people the real-life consequences of violence, bullying, and exposure to social media reels depicting such.

"Through onsite workshops, teens can learn about the dangers of viral social media posts depicting violence, domestic violence, and bullying, and discuss the potential long-term consequences of these actions", mentions Omar Durham, Founder and CEO of Bridge The Gaps.

The program, Real Talk 4 Real Life is an invaluable tool for Houston's youth, equipping them with the knowledge to stay safe and make responsible decisions.

"The Real Talk 4Real Life program is reconnecting teens to reality. We are empowering young adults to make informed decisions based on social media evaluation by providing mentorship, resources, and guidance. Our mission is to teach youth how to make informed decisions when exposed to so much social media content, taking into consideration the emotional, physical, and mental consequences that could arise from their actions", Durham continues.

Our onsite workshops deconstruct viral social media posts depicting violence, domestic violence, bullying, and other negative scenarios, and discuss the real-life consequences associated with these types of behaviors. "Our goal is for participants to become more aware of how social media posts can have far-reaching impacts, both for themselves as well as for others", Durham adds.

Through the program, Bridge The Gaps hopes to foster an understanding that social media can be used for good in the community. "We strive to equip young adults with the skills they need to responsibly use social media in order to build positive relationships with peers and other members of their community" Durham concludes.

If you would like to help support the Real Talk 4Real Life program, please contact Bridge the Gaps at https://www.bridgethegaps.org/get-involved and help reach more students in local communities.