Botvin LifeSkills Training: Middle School Program

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Botvin LifeSkills Training | Middle School
Gilbert J. Botvin, Ph.D.

Program Recognition

Exemplary Program
U.S. Department of Education

Top Tier
Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy

Model Program
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy

Programs That Work
National Institute on Drug Abuse

Top Tier
Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy

Program Overview

The new edition of 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. Now updated with new graphics, references and statistics, it is proven to be the most effective evidence-based program used in schools today. LifeSkills Training is comprehensive, dynamic, and developmentally designed to promote positive youth development. 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

Personal Self-Management Skills
Students develop skills that help them enhance self-esteem, develop problem-solving abilities, reduce stress and anxiety, and manage anger.
General Social Skills
Students gain skills to meet personal challenges such as overcoming shyness, communicating clearly, building relationships, and avoiding violence.
Drug Resistance Skills
Students build effective defenses against pressures to use tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.

Program Structure

Grades 6-9
Three level program consisting of 30 class sessions
- Level 1 (Grades 6/7): Core Level- 15 class sessions
   includes 3 optional violence prevention lessons

- 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
30-45 minute class sessions
Taught either on an intensive schedule (two to three times a week) until the program is complete, or on a more extended schedule (once a week)

Program Components

Each level includes the following materials:

Comprehensive, easy-to-use Teacher’s Manual
Student Guide
Stress Management Techniques audio CD
FREE Companion Website

Also Available

Smoking and Biofeedback DVD (closed captioning) Specifically designed for Middle School Levels 1 & 2, this DVD teaches students the immediate and psychological effects of smoking.