Stephanie Bradley New Grantee Orientation August 14, 2012 Ramada Inn and Conference Center - State College, PA
The LST Middle School Program is a universal program that targets all middle/junior high school students. Personal Self-Management General Social Skills Social Resistance Skills Self Image and behavior Effective communication Awareness of media and other pro drug social influences Goal Setting Self monitoring & reinforcement Greetings and brief social exchanges Conversational skills Development of anti drug use norms Prevention=related drug Problem solving Navigating social requests
Classroom Setting 30 Lessons over 3 years Level 1 (Grade 6 or 7) = 15 lessons plus 3 optional Level 2 (Grade 7 or 8) = 10 lessons plus 2 optional Level 3 (Grade 8 or 9) = 5 lessons plus 2 optional Teaching strategies: Lecture Discussion Coaching Practice
Self Image / Goal Setting (1) Decision Making (2) Substance Use (4) Media Influences (1) Violence and the Media (opt) (1) Coping with Anxiety (2) Coping with Anger (opt) (1) Communication Skills (1) Social Skills (2) Conflict Resolution (opt) (1) Assertiveness (2)
Low Perceived Risks of Drug Use Early Initiation of Drug Use Sensation Seeking Rebelliousness Friends Delinquent Behavior Friends Use of Drugs Peer Rewards for Antisocial Behavior Favorable Attitudes toward Antisocial Behavior Favorable Attitudes toward Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Use
Social Skills Interaction with Prosocial Peers
In clinical studies*, the Botvin LifeSkills Training Middle School Program has been shown to: Cut tobacco use by 87% Cut alcohol use by 60% Cut marijuana use by 75% Cut methamphetamine use by 68% Cut polydrug use by 66% Reduce Pack a Day Smoking by 25% Decrease Use of Inhalants, Narcotics and Hallucinogens Reduces Violence Reduces risky driving behavior Demonstrates Effects on HIV Risk Behavior *Follow up Results from five studies published in peer reviewed journals, comparing students randomly assigned to receive the LST Middle School Program to students assigned to not receive the LST Middle School Program.
Blueprints for Violence Prevention National Institute on Drug Abuse Office of National Drug Control Policy U.S Department of Education American Medical Association American Psychological Association Centers for Disease Control and Prevention New York State Governor's Award Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Drug Strategies, Inc. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy CrimeSolutions, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
In the Penn State University Prevention Research Center s report, The Economic Return on PCCD s Investment in Research-based Programs, it was determined that for every dollar spent, there was a return of $25.72 for Analyses by researchers from the Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute have found economic returns of up to $9.98 for every dollar spent implementing LifeSkills Training.
Planning and Training Quality and Model Adherence Communicating Impact Strategic Sustainability
Memorandum of Understanding Outcome Evaluation Tools Pre and post surveys Fidelity Observations Technical Assistance Quarterly Reporting Quality Assurance Visit Outcome Report
EPISCenter LST Student Pre and Post Survey Plus Section E LST MS Level 1 Fidelity Checklists LST Observation Log LST Spreadsheet for Outcomes Analysis and PCCD Reporting
Analyze the data after each program to: 1) monitor quality and continually strengthen the program 2) provide speaking points for staff and champions 3) prepare reports for local stakeholders and potential funders
Collaborative board Local foundations and funders Businesses Legislators Directors of children and youth serving agencies County officials Judges and juvenile probation School district administrators
Sharing the program s impact: leads to increased staff investment raises community awareness fosters sustainability
Visit the EPISCenter Website at: http://www.episcenter.psu.edu/ebp/lifeskills Visit the National Health Promotions Website at: http://www.lifeskillstraining.com/
For more information including materials from this presentation: EPISCenter 206 Towers Building University Park, PA 16802 Phone: (814) 863-2568 Fax: (814) 865-3936 Email: EPISCenter@psu.edu Web: www.episcenter.psu.edu The EPISCenter is a project of the Prevention Research Center, College of Health and Human Development, Penn State University, and is supported by funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare as a component of the Resource Center for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices.