Social Development Strategy
The First Step of SDS
Opportunities
Hosted in the school grades 2-6
Positive Action
An extension of the CTC Coordinator
Core Team
Identified by students report of inconsistent/sever punishment, lack of monitoring children's whereabouts, and failure to provide clear expectations
Poor Family Management
First Pillar (P)
Prevention Science
The Second Step of SDS
Skills
Hosts sessions with both parents and youth to address family management. Currently trying to fund.
Strengthening Families Program
Seeks monetary sustainability for the coalition
Funding workgroup
How much a student thinks people risk harming themselves (physical or in other ways) if they…
Smoke 1+ packs of cigarettes every day, Try marijuana once or twice, Smoke marijuana regularly, Take 1-2 drinks of alcohol every day
Perceived risk of Drug Use (Alcohol Tobacco Marijuana)
Second Pillar
SDS
The Third Step of SDS
Recognition
A tested and effective intervention that protects against risks.
Social Development Strategy
Works to involve, support and recognize youth in the schools and community
Youth Involvement - Community Outreach Workgroup
Student’s report of feeling of...
Life is not worth it, No good at all, Like a failure, Depressed or sad
Depressive Symptoms
Third Pillar
Programs/Policies
The Fourth/Fifth Steps of SDS
Clear Standards/Healthy Behaviors
Analyzes program implementation
Observation/Evaluation Workgroup
tudent’s report of...
Skipping or “cutting” school, Level of interest in courses, School no longer being meaningful and important, Enjoying or hating school, Trying their best
Lack of commitment to school
Which aspect of the 3rd pillar are we currently not doing?
Policies