Chittenden South has several programs to address the issue of violence among youth. For example, all of our schools use two "research-based" violence prevention programs as part of the school curriculum: "Life Skills Training" with 3rd through 8th graders and "Second Step" with K - 8 students. Our parenting program, "Parenting for Success: Dealing with the Tough Issues" is also designed to reduce violence among youth and encourage healthy ways of resolving conflict. Finally, our peer prevention program (CY LEAD) for middle and high school students focuses on teaching youth how to promote a safe & healthy school climate.

To learn more about violence prevention, we encourage you to explore the
following links:

www.violencepreventionweek.org

www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/bullying/index.htm

www.bullying.org

www.antibullying.net

www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/bullies.html

www.stopbullyingnow.com

www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/bullying/index.htm

www.freep.com/money/tech/mwend17_20031117.htm

www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources/special_initiatives/wa_resources/wa_shared/backgrounders/challenge_cyber_bullying.cfm

www.globeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040124.wbully0124/BNStory/Front