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Alcohol, drugs and violence prevention and early intervention

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Anticipated project outcomes include the following:

Involve students, families and community in the design and delivery of early intervention, violence and substance abuse prevention programs, and ultimately encourage community ownership of these programs.

Reshape attitudes and beliefs regarding violence and substance abuse.

Provide positive alternatives to violence and substance abuse through social and recreational activities and mentoring.

Services will include individual and family counseling, prevention and early intervention, peer support groups on topics such as life skills, anger management, conflict resolution, coping skills, and school-based presentations on gangs and substance abuse awareness and prevention.

Provide enhanced referral, follow-up, training and consultation to SS/HS partners and other community resources on gang and substance abuse issues.

Safe & Drug Free Schools Program
Common Sense
TalkingWithKids.org