Community Prevention Programs
Our in-school prevention model is built upon an evidenced-based
curriculum, which is delivered in classrooms and after school programs
throughout Staten Island. They are designed to help youth develop the
coping skills necessary to manage life’s situations without turning to
substance use. Each of our evidenced-based programs are based on
programs, which deliver age-appropriate lessons to teach students
character
make healthy choices. These approved evidenced-based services are
shown to increase positive healthy behaviors and decrease the
likelihood of future substance abuse.
Teen Intervene
Teen Intervene is a brief two or three
session early intervention program for
12-19 year-olds who display the early
stages of alcohol or drug involvement. It
is designed to provide education,
support and guidance to teens and their
families through this brief intervention
model of care, in which youth work
toward identifying and changing their
behaviors. Focusing on individual goals
and personalized feedback, Teen
Intervene addresses each young
Too Good for Violence
Too Good for Violence is an evidenced-based practice delivered in
a seven-week cycle. Its goal is to help children develop appropriate
coping skills and learn tools to manage anger effectively. The program
seeks to develop character with a focus on: caring, cooperation, courage,
fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility and self-discipline. This program
is designed for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
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