Drugs, gangs and violence are real issues for today's youth. For teenagers, staying safe is a matter of skills, strategies and choices. This seminar provides teenagers with the truth about violence, personal power and the choices that they have to stay safe. It addresses topics such as drugs, gangs and predators. It demonstrates how teenagers become vulnerable to them. The seminar teaches effective avoidance, escape and defense skills. It leaves participants feeling more knowledgeable and prepared to deal with the dangers of the real world.
Objectives
- Outline how violence happens to teenagers
- Present strategies often employed by teens
- Develop new strategies for dealing with trouble
- Identify behaviors of perpetrators of violence
- Learn self-defense skills
- Develop confidence and responsibility when making choices
Methods:
Presentation, role playing, practice exercises
Course Length:
Full-day, half-day, 1-hour and 2-hour presentations
Round Rock, Independent School District, Teen Parent Program:
"I have heard so many positive comments about the Life 101 seminar. Thank you."
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