ASK
SCHOOL BASED PREVENTION THAT PROTECTS CHILDREN
AYO
If you don't know...Ask Ayo
ENGAGE ~ EDUCATE ~ EMPOWER
ENGAGE
To truly reach a community, you must work with the community. ASK AYO brings nearly 20 years of experience meeting students and families where they are—close to home, culturally responsive, and rooted in trust. Ms. Ayo has provided direct counseling services and prevention education to schools, community agencies, colleges, and psycho-educational facilities, ensuring programming feels relevant, relatable, and safe for participants.
ASK AYO engages youth through children’s literature, interactive dialogue, and real-world examples that resonate. By creating spaces where students feel seen and heard, ASK AYO builds the foundation for meaningful learning and honest conversations
EDUCATE
Once engagement is established, the real work of education begins. As a licensed professional counselor, Ms. Ayo brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to prevention education. ASK AYO is uniquely positioned to address complex and sensitive topics in ways that are developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and accessible to students, educators, and families.
ASK AYO supports schools and districts by providing clear, research-based education on topics that are often difficult to discuss, including body safety, child sexual abuse prevention, online safety, and healthy relationships. The goal is not to overwhelm—but to inform, empower, and equip communities with knowledge they can trust.
EMPOWER
ASK AYO understands that many young people navigate emotional challenges while their feelings are often overlooked or minimized. Anxiety, depression, and trauma can surface in unhealthy ways when youth lack the language or tools to process their experiences. ASK AYO creates spaces where both youth and caregivers can ask questions, learn coping strategies, and build emotional resilience together.
Through workshops, school-based programming, and family engagement, ASK AYO empowers students and families with practical skills that support mental wellness. Drawing from over 15 years of service to hundreds of students and families, ASK AYO’s mission is to help young people grow into confident, mentally healthy individuals who know their voice matters.
is the first children's book in the ASK AYO book series. The book urges readers ,of all ages, to be confident when refusing a situation that threatens their personal safety. "My Body is Mine" was designed as a prevention tool by a School Counselor that witnessed many of her students suffer through sexual abuse. The author wanted families and schools to be comfortable creating a dialogue about a topic that is often ovelooked .
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"MY BODY IS MINE"
