NON-FORMAL EDUCATION AND AWARENESS-RAISING
Many young people are in toxic relationships without even realizing it. And that is the first step towards violence.
EchoLove is an Erasmus+ research project created to tackle a silent reality: emotional manipulation, which often goes unnoticed. Those who experience it often fail to recognize it, and those who perpetrate it are sometimes unaware of their actions. But the consequences are very real: isolation, loss of self-esteem, progressive control, and, in many cases, an escalation of violence that can lead to tragic outcomes.
Our goal is to break this cycle. We provide teachers and educators with toolkits, research, and educational activities to shed light on these dynamics. Because teaching young people to recognize manipulation means preventing violence. It means giving them back the freedom to love without fear.
ERASMUS+ OPEN SOURCE
Manual
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Non-Formal Education Model
EchoLove's research on non-formal education becomes a practical tool. A guide for teachers and educators to address manipulation and toxic relationships in the classroom, featuring theoretical principles, facilitation techniques, and strategies to create safe spaces for experiential learning.
Toolkit
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Exercises organized in structured tables.
Ready-to-use activities to work on awareness, boundaries, and healthy relationships. Each activity includes objectives, duration, required materials, and step-by-step instructions. Ideal for workshops, circle time sessions, and civic education classes.
Poster Red Flag
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A visual poster
To hang in the classroom, featuring warning signs of manipulative and toxic relationships. Engaging design for teenagers, with direct language and clear icons. Perfect for sparking discussions and keeping awareness high.
Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union Grant Agreement No. 2025-1-IT03-KA210-YOU-000351558
Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union Grant Agreement No. 2025-1-IT03-KA210-YOU-000351558
OUR RESEARCHERS
Miriam Trolese
Project Design and Manager
Anna Albertarelli
Trainers and Artist
Douglas Bateman
Facilitator and Choreographer
Joan Antoni Serra
Researcher
Rachel Palmen
Researcher
Karen Campos
Researcher
"I used to think it was love..."
The words and discoveries of the young people who experienced the EchoLove project.
"I used to think it was love..."
The words and discoveries of the young people who experienced the EchoLove project.
"It was amazing to realize that there's nothing wrong with me just because certain things don't feel right. But it ended way too soon! We really need more sessions, more spaces where we can come back and talk about it with each other whenever new things come up."
Sharon Diaz