School Prevention Programs
We're really stepping into the school year now and are several sessions deep in most of our programs.
Continuing
- Second Step Bullying Prevention in 4th and 5th grades
- Too Good for Drugs and Violence in 6th grade
Started in September
- SAFE-T in 7th and 8th grades. SAFE-T is an evidence based curriculum designed by Prevent Child Abuse Vermont to help prevent sexual abuse victimization and perpetration by promoting healthy realtionhsips and healthy behaviors in young people. It's based in the concepts that
- adults are primarily responsible for protecting children and adolescents from abuse
- violence can be prevented through skill-based, developmentally targeted health promotion with students in the classroom
- comprehensive prevention includes victim and victimizer prevention and bystander engagement
- consideration for the impact of trauma and past victimization is critical when engaging child sexual abuse prevention with people across all ages
- Too Good For Drugs and Violence in 7th, 8th, and 9th grade. TGFDV is a an evidence-based programs that builds capacity for healthy social development and emotional competency. The program aims to prevent substance use and violent behavior by first targeting and social and emotional capicity, personal strengths, and healthy coping strategies.
- Second Step Bullying Prevention in Kindergarten through 3rd grades. This program teaches students how to recognize when bullying is happenening and how to report it to a caring adult. It aims to prevent bullying behavior and help create a positive classroom environment.
Independent Living
Independent Living met twice in September. During these sessions, we focused on understanding personal budgets and honing our financial literacy skills. Students participated in interactive games and group activities that helped them practice making smart spending choices, learn about saving money, and explore how to manage everyday expenses.