1. ABAN AYA Classroom Content
INFORMATION
Prevalence and nature of risky behaviors
Consequences of engaging in risky behaviors
On the proper use of medicines
SOCIAL INFLUENCES
Awareness of social influences from peers, family, media, etc
Corrections of normative misperceptions
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decision making
Goal setting
SOCIAL SKILLS
Assertiveness/Resistance skills
Risk management or avoidance
Conflict resolution, mediation
Social networking
CULTURAL PRACTICES AND VALUES
Cultural pride/history (Kwanzza - Nguzo Saba)
Articulation of community roles

2. Male violence growth curves by condition (Aban Aya 4 schools per condition)

3. Male substance use growth curves (logit) (Aban Aya)

4. Most universal programs have their greatest effects on those who most need it!

5. Male delinquency behavior growth curves (Aban Aya)

6. Summary of Mediation Results for Males (Aban Aya)
Intentions
Attitudes
SDC & SC
Violence
Estimate
Frnd Bhv.
Attitudes
Estimate
SDC & SC
Sub. Use
Frnd Bhv.
Encourage
SDC
Condom Use
Mediation analyses not yet done

7. Positive Action Overview
The core of Positive Action is contained in an underlying philosophy that is described in the Thoughts-Actions-Feelings Circle.
Positive Action teaches the positive actions for the whole self through six units that are contained in six program components.
The six completely prepared components are:
Teacher/staff training
K-12 curriculum
Climate Development
Counselors program
Family program
Community program

8. Logic/Theoretic Model of the Expected Effects of the Positive Action Program
Program Components
Immediate Outcomes
Climate Development, Family Kit,
Teacher/Staff Training,
K–12 Instruction Curriculum, Drug Education Supplements,
Community Kit,
Counseling Kit
* Improved relationships among school administrators, teachers, parents & community.
* Improved classroom management.
* Increased involvement of school with
parents & community.
Improved
Learning
Environment
Expected Effects
Expected Impact
PA Unit
Attitudes Toward Behaviors,
Social Normative Beliefs,
Self-Efficacy
Fewer Disciplinary
Problems; Reduced
Substance Use;
Less Violence
Improved character/self-concept
Learning/Study skills
Self-Management
Interpersonal/social skills
Self-honesty, responsibility
Goal setting, future orientation
Improved
Social
and
Character
Development
Improved School
Attendance, Grades
and Test Scores