Overview

The Botvin Lifeskills is a groundbreaking substance abuse and violence prevention program based on 35 years of rigorous scientific research. It helps kids resist drug, alcohol, and tobacco use and effectively supports the reduction of violence and other high-risk behaviors

Learning Objectives

Personal Self-Management Skills

General Social Skills

Drug Resistance Skills

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Grades 6-9

30-45 minute class sessions

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Program Structure

15 Lessons:

Self-Image and Self-improvement

Making Decisions (2 days)

Smoking: Myths and Realities

Marijuana: Myths and Realities

Advertising

Coping with Anxiety (2 days)

Communication Skills

Social Skills (2 days)

Assertiveness (2 days)