<School Program

In FY 2006/2007

the School Youth Program provided educational support groups, individual support,

and classroom presentations

to 480

elementary, middle and high school students.

2,364 elementary students attended presentations on peacekeeping, safety, and bullying

95% of participants in the groups indicated improvement in at least one of the following areas: self-esteem, expressing feeling, self-respect, respect for others and relationships with others.

School Youth Program

The School Youth Program offers educational support groups, individual support, and classroom presentations that provide early intervention to prevent or reduce violence in relationships.

Middle and high school students in Stearns and Benton counties participate in Life Choices Groups I and II. Classroom presentations on healthy relationship skills and dating violence are given to provide young adults with skills and tools for positive relationships and to increase awareness on the issue.

Elementary students attend Early Life Choices to encourage positive communication and interaction skills. Classroom presentations are made on bullying, safety, and non-violent conflict resolution.