Get Real About Violence: Overview and Implementation

RCSD Sites School No. 4 School No. 5 School No. 16 School No. 30 School No. 34 School No. 36 School No. 41

The ATS Connection The Prevention Educator in each building is cross trained to assist the Social Learning Specialist in identifying and supporting student needs. The Prevention Educator can push in to classrooms to address Aftercare/Student needs at grade levels other than 3-5.

Objectives The goals of the GRAV program are to reduce violence in students’ lives by: Giving students consistent, nonviolent messages Changing violent norms Promoting a developmental asset framework Focusing on issues that students feel are relevant Incorporating academic standards

Target Population Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 at each site. These grade levels encompass challenging developmental milestones and have been shown to benefit from a multi session intervention like GRAV.

Behaviors Addressed Bullying Teasing Rumors/Gossip Physical aggression Social exclusion Conflict resolution skill building

Ready, Set, Reflect…

Core Concept Something is Violent if:  It is Hurtful It is Done on Purpose We can all do something to make our school and classroom a peaceful place!

Program Delivery Center staff requires 45 minutes per session. A Needs Assessment is conducted with the classroom teacher. Appropriate content area for the 4-6 sessions is determined by the Prevention Educator.

Needs Assessment Number of Students Behaviors Displayed in the classroom Specific Issues which have occurred Preferred Time and Day Special Concerns

Program Evaluation Teacher Feedback Student Pre/Post testing Student Evaluations Demonstrated Skills Booster Session(s)

Results 994 Youth Participated; 835 Evaluated 52 Classes were served 99% (829) of 3 rd -5 th graders rated GRAV useful/relevant and demonstrated skills 100% Demonstrated Knowledge/Attitude Change

Any Questions? Feel Free to Contact Us: Paul Clark & Leia Malone Rochester, NY (585)