ABC's 20/20 Episode Features LifeSkills as a Solution

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 Local Programs Prevent, Combat Youth Aggression

Vallivue School District in Caldwell, Idaho utilizes Botvin LifeSkills Training in many of its area schools, including Birch Elementary School in Nampa, Idaho.

Safe Schools and Healthy Students Initiatives

New York school districts are participating in a federal Safe Schools/Healthy Students initiative with the Botvin LifeSkills Training program.

 Family Links Inc. receives $32,000

Family Links Inc. was recently awarded $32,000 from the Alabama Department of Public Health-Tobacco Control Branch for tobacco education and prevention efforts in Calhoun County. Part of the award was used to implement Botvin LifeSkills Training in the Calhoun County School District for sixth-grade students.

Sumner County underage drinking number decreases

Now SCCDAT is adding to their arsenal by adding the Botvin Life Skills class. "It's the number one prevention program in the nation," Bartelson explained.

LST Featured on ABC's 20/20 episode, "Eight Grade Shooting"

ABC’s news magazine show 20/20 reported on a deadly
in-school bullying incident and what another school is doing to help combat the problem. An alternative Milwaukee public school teaches the LST high school program to help students learn key lessons such as respect and conflict-resolution.

Top-Rated Prevention Program Adds to Online Training Services

LST recently added Online Training workshops for the Elementary and Transitions programs to their list of services.

 Fifth grader shares strong anti-drug message

Wayne County Drug and Alcohol Commission uses Botvin LifeSkills Training with third grade students to reduce risk factors of alcohol and tobacco.

Botvin LifeSkills Training Most Widely Used Evidence-Based Prevention Program in Elementary Schools

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