Consent, Character & Leadership Training for Teenage Boys
Before he steps onto campus, give him a code.
Raising a young man today requires more than good intentions. The G-Code gives teenage boys the tools to understand consent, navigate peer pressure, respect boundaries, recognize dangerous situations and lead with courage. Through live, small-group virtual cohorts and parent education, we help families prepare young men for the moments that matter.
Not ready to enroll? Join our free parent workshop on Oct 20 →
Hope isn't a plan. Preparation is.
On CBS Mornings, Jeff Lindor joined a national conversation about how we talk to young men about consent and peer pressure. Parents kept asking the same question: who is actually teaching our sons this before they leave home?
The G-Code is Gentlemen's Factory's answer. G is for Gentlemen, and every young man in the program writes and presents his own personal code for how he'll treat people, read situations and act when it counts. It's preventive, hopeful and practical. We don't shame boys; we prepare them.
Consent
What it means, clearly: legally, ethically and in real life, including how alcohol changes everything.
Courage
Practiced, word-for-word scripts for stepping in when a friend, a teammate or a group chat crosses a line.
Awareness
Read the room, have a plan, know when to leave. Parties, rides, phones and digital footprints.
Character
He writes, presents and commits to his own personal G-Code, and a pod of peers holds him to it.
Straight answers for parents and partners.
What is the G-Code?
The G-Code by Gentlemen's Factory is a live, small-group virtual education program that prepares boys and young men to navigate critical social situations with respect, sound judgment and courage. It covers consent, peer pressure, bystander intervention, digital behavior, alcohol and accountability. Every young man writes and presents his own personal code.
Who is it for?
Boys in grades 7–8, 9–10 and 11–12 (roughly ages 12–18), each in their own cohort, and parents or guardians of sons 11–18 in a separate 4-week cohort. More for parents.
Is it virtual? Can we join from outside New York?
Yes. Every session is live on Zoom with cameras on, so families anywhere in the United States can enroll, subject to availability. Gentlemen's Factory is based in Brooklyn; sessions are scheduled in Eastern Time.
What will my son learn?
What consent requires and why alcohol changes everything, how to read a room and leave safely, the 5 Ds of bystander intervention, how to handle group chats and peer pressure, and how campus conduct processes and the law work. See the weekly curriculum.
How is a session structured?
Each week pairs one principle with one live exercise and one real-world assignment: a check-in, a short teaching block, a scenario lab in small breakout pods, a debrief, and a commitment for the week ahead.
What do parents learn?
The current landscape of party, campus and digital culture; scripts by age for hard conversations; how to handle parties, alcohol and phones; and how to raise a son who speaks up, plus what to do if he discloses, witnesses or is accused.
Why start before college?
Orientation programs reach students after they've arrived. The G-Code reaches young men while they're still at home, so they can practice the words and decisions before the moments that test them. College readiness.
Who leads it, and how is it kept safe?
Founder Jeff Lindor leads every session, with a licensed clinician co-facilitating student sessions. Sessions are never recorded, two adults are always present, and every student needs parental consent. About & Safety.
How do I enroll my son?
Complete the short form under Pricing & Reservations to see pricing, then reserve a seat. There's no payment to reserve; we email the payment link and consent forms within one business day.
Can schools and churches book the G-Code?
Yes. Schools, churches, teams and organizations can sponsor seats or request a private workshop, cohort or parent session. See options for schools, churches and organizations.
What makes it different: small groups of 10 grouped by age, a parallel parent track so families share one language, practiced scripts instead of lectures, and a philosophy that builds character rather than shaming boys. The G-Code is preventive education, not therapy or a substitute for required compliance training.
For families, schools, churches and institutions.
Consent education cohorts for teenage boys
Age-grouped virtual cohorts for your son and a 4-week workshop for you.
For parents Schools & districtsCharacter and accountability workshops for your school
Middle and high school workshops, student cohorts and parent sessions.
For schools Churches & ministriesYouth leadership workshops for churches
Respect, accountability and courage for youth groups and men's ministries.
For churches OrganizationsConsent and bystander intervention training
For nonprofits, athletic programs, colleges and youth-serving institutions.
For organizations Juniors & seniorsCollege readiness and campus culture
Consent, parties, alcohol and peer accountability before move-in day.
College readiness Free resourcesRead our parent's guide to teaching consent
Practical guides on consent, bystander intervention, group chats and college.
ResourcesFour cohorts. Ten seats each.
Every cohort meets live on Zoom, once a week, with cameras on, and families can join from anywhere in the U.S. Young men are grouped by age so a 13-year-old and an 18-year-old are never in the same conversation.
Parent + Son Combo
Your son joins his age cohort and you join the parent cohort. Then you attend the Family Capstone together on Saturday, Dec 19, where he presents his G-Code and you sign your family agreement. The lessons stick because you're speaking the same language at home.
No sessions Thanksgiving week. Payment plans and sponsored scholarship seats are available.
Get pricing and hold your family's spot.
Tell us a little about your family and we'll show you pricing, payment plans and scholarship options right away.
One principle. One live exercise. One real-world assignment.
Young Men · 6 weeks
High school track shown. The junior high track covers the same ground at an age-appropriate level: respect, boundaries, digital respect, courage and self-control.
- WK 01
The Man You're Becoming
Values, character vs. reputation, and a first draft of his personal G-Code.
- WK 02
Consent, Clearly
Clear, freely given, ongoing, and withdrawable at any time. Why alcohol and incapacitation change everything.
- WK 03
Read the Room
A party walkthrough, group dynamics, and digital awareness. He builds his own Party Plan.
- WK 04
Courage: The Upstander
The 5 Ds of bystander intervention, role-played until the words come naturally.
- WK 05
Consequences & Accountability
A guest expert explains how campus conduct processes and the law actually work.
- WK 06
Campus Ready: My G-Code
He presents his final G-Code to his pod and earns his certificate.
Parents & Guardians · 4 weeks
For moms, dads and guardians of sons 11–18. You don't need to have the perfect talk. You need an ongoing one.
- WK 01
The Landscape
What campus, party and digital culture look like now, and why boys go quiet.
- WK 02
The Conversation
Scripts by age: what to say, what not to say, and how to handle the eye-roll.
- WK 03
Parties, Alcohol & Phones
Monitoring vs. trust, and the "call me, no questions asked" agreement.
- WK 04
Raising the Upstander
Modeling respect at home, and what to do if your son discloses, witnesses or is accused.
Specific tools, not just a conversation.
His personal G-Code
Five lines he writes, refines and presents, printed on a wallet card.
A Party Plan
Who he's with, how he gets home, his exit line, and his check-in.
"Hard sentences"
Practiced scripts for stepping in, so courage doesn't depend on improvising.
A GF certificate
Plus a pod of peers and an invitation to the G-Code alumni circle.
Built for trust.
- Led by Jeff Lindor, with a licensed clinician co-facilitating every student session
- Student sessions are never recorded
- Cameras on, and two adults present at all times
- Parental consent and an intake form for every student; background checks for all adults
- A trauma-informed curriculum, with support resources shared every session
- Small groups of 10, organized by age
Seats are limited.
The Talk Before Campus.
A free, live 45-minute session with Jeff Lindor for parents and guardians of sons 11–18, followed by open Q&A.
- What consent, party and digital culture really look like for young men right now
- How to start the conversation, and keep it going, without a lecture
- The five questions every son should be able to answer before he leaves home
- A first look at the G-Code cohorts, with time for your questions
See you Oct 20.
We'll email your Zoom link before Tuesday, October 20 at 8:00 pm ET. Want pricing and a cohort seat now? Get pricing →
Hold your family's spot.
Reserving takes a minute and there's no payment today. Within one business day we'll email your payment link (including the 3-installment option) and the intake and consent forms. Your seat is confirmed once payment is received.
Thank you.
Your reservation is in. Within one business day we'll email your payment link and the intake and consent forms. Your seat is confirmed once payment is received.
Questions parents ask.
Is the content age-appropriate for junior high students?
Yes. The junior high cohort focuses on respect, boundaries, asking permission, digital respect and standing up for others. It is not explicit. The high school cohorts go deeper on consent, alcohol, parties and campus conduct, and grades 9–10 and 11–12 meet separately.
Who leads the sessions?
Jeff Lindor, founder of Gentlemen's Factory, leads every session. A licensed clinician co-facilitates every student session, and guest experts join for specific topics.
Are sessions recorded?
Student sessions are never recorded. Cameras stay on, and two adults are present at all times.
Can families outside New York enroll?
Yes. The G-Code is 100% virtual, so families anywhere in the United States can enroll, subject to cohort availability. Sessions are scheduled in Eastern Time.
What if my son misses a session?
Attending 5 of 6 sessions plus submitting a final G-Code earns the certificate. If he misses a week, his facilitator sends a short catch-up assignment.
Do you offer payment plans or scholarships?
Yes. Every option can be paid in three installments, and a limited number of sponsored scholarship seats are available. Ask about either in your reservation.
Can my school, church or organization bring the G-Code to our young people?
Yes. Schools, churches, teams and community organizations can sponsor seats in the public cohorts or request a private workshop, cohort or parent session, arranged on a planning call. See options for schools, churches and organizations.
Is this therapy or counseling?
No. The G-Code is a preventive education program. If your family needs clinical or legal support, our team will point you to the right professionals.
Know a family who needs this?
Download the flyer to print, post in a group chat, or forward to your school, church or team. The QR code takes families straight to pricing.
