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LIFESKILLS
TRAINING
Program
Overview
The Botvin LifeSkills Training Middle School program is a groundbreaking substance
abuse and violence prevention program based on more than 30 years of rigorous
scientific research and is one of the most effective evidence-based programs
used in schools today. In addition to helping kids resist drug, alcohol, and
tobacco use, the LifeSkills Training Middle School program also
effectively supports the reduction of violence and other high-risk
behaviors.
Program Learning
Objectives
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Personal
Self-Management Skills
Students develop skills that help them enhance self-esteem, develop
problem-solving abilities, reduce stress and anxiety, and manage
anger.
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General Social
Skills
Students gain skills to meet personal challenges such
as overcoming shyness, communicating clearly, building relationships, and
avoiding violence.
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Drug Resistance
Skills
Students build effective defenses against pressures to
use tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
Program
Structure
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Grades 6-9
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Three level program consisting
of 30 class sessions
- Level 1 (Grades 6/7): Core
Level- 15 class sessions
includes 3 optional violence prevention lessons
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Level 2 (Grades 7/8): Booster Level- 10
class sessions
includes 2 optional violence prevention
lessons
- Level 3 (Grades 8/9) -
Booster Level - 5
class sessions
includes 4 optional lessons
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Taught either on an
intensive schedule (consecutively every day, or two to three times a week) until
the program is complete, or on a more extended schedule (once a
week) - 35-40 minute class sessions
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302 South 19th Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747 - Phone: 605-745-3082
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