Comp. 1: Children
What two skill sets form the foundation of Component 1: Children?
Social-emotional learning (SEL) and Self-protection (SP) skills
What is the goal of Component 2: Educators?
To equip educators with the knowledge and skills to promote conditions that lead to a harmonious and safe school environment
What is the goal of Component 3: Caregivers?
To enhance the parenting skills of caregivers and equip them with the knowledge and skills to reduce high-risk behaviors that contribute to violence at home, in school and in the community.
What is the goal of Component 4: Bridge?
To unite educators and caregivers to end violence at home, in schools and in the community
Which component targets improved school-community relationships to both reduce and respond to risk factors that lead to violence?
Component 4: Bridge
What is the duration of SEL and SP activities?
about 15-45 minutes per activity
What is the duration of sessions for educators?
About 3 hours per session
What is the duration of sessions for caregivers?
About 90 minutes - 2 hours per session.
What is the duration of Bridge sessions?
About 60-90 minutes per session.
Which component targets improved knowledge and skills to reduce parent and child behaviors that lead to violence in the home, school or community?
Component 3: Caregivers
How frequently will social-emotional learning (SEL) activities and self-protection (SP) lessons occur in the classroom?
SEL: 2x per week
SP: 2x per month
How many SBVP sessions will educators attend?
11 sessions, meeting once or twice a month.
How many SBVP sessions will caregivers attend?
9 sessions, meeting once a month
How many Bridge sessions will educators and caregivers attend?
6 sessions, meeting every two months
Which component uses Social-emotional learning and Self-protection skills to improve the knowledge of children to protect themselves and others, reduce aggressive behavior, and respond to incidents of violence?
Component 1: Children
Why is the acquisition of SEL and SP skills critical to increasing child protection and boosting learning outcomes?
These skills help children effectively and safely navigate and manage their environments -- if children feel safe in school, they will be in a better position to learn.
Why is targeting violence prevention and well-being skills among educators critical to increasing child protection and boosting learning outcomes?
If educators can generate a safe classroom and school environment, students will be in a better position to learn. Additionally, if educators develop skills to take care of and protect themselves, they will be in a better position to protect and care for children.
Why is targeting parenting and well-being skills among caregivers critical to increasing child protection and boosting learning outcomes?
If children have a safe and protective home environment, they will be in a better position to learn at school. Additionally, if caregivers develop skills to take care of and protect themselves, they will be in a better position to protect and care for their children.
Why is targeting improved cooperation between schools, homes and community institutions critical to increasing child protection and boosting learning outcomes?
Cooperation between schools, homes and community institutions will ensure that procedures are in place to reduce and respond to incidents of violence against children. Additionally, if children feel safer in their community, they will be in a better position to learn in school.
Which component aims to promote conditions that lead to a harmonious and safe school environment?
Component 2: Educators