The LifeSkills Training Curriculum is the copyrighted intellectual property of Gil Botvin, and the National Health Promotion Association.

The Safe & Drug Free Schools & Communities Office provides support for training and implementation of LifeSkills through several federal grants.

Please contact Gene Jacquez, Program Manager for information regarding training of trainers or other questions. (303) 405-6621

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“Effective drug prevention strategies

are focused on changing behavior.”

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Major Components

Social Resistance Skills Personal Self-Management Skills General Social Skills

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Social Resistance Skills

Awareness of Media and Other Pro-Drug Social Influences

Development of Anti-Drug Use Norms Prevention-Related Drug Knowledge Drug Refusal Skills

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Personal Self-Management Skills

Personal Behavior Change:

Self-Image & Behavior

Goal Setting

Self-Monitoring and Reinforcement

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

Stress and Anxiety Management

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General Social Skills

Effective Communication Greetings and Brief Social Exchanges Conversational Skills Navigating Social Requests Assertiveness

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Summary of Evaluation Results

Reduces substance abuse by up to 87%

Effective in reducing tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, inhalants, narcotics & hallucinogens

Effects last for at least 6 years

Effective in reducing aggressive/violent acts

Researched and proven effective with African-American, Hispanic, White, Urban, Suburban and Rural Youth

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Summary of DPS Implementation

320 DPS Trained & equipped to implement

Implementation checks performed for 14 classrooms

Fidelity scores averaged ~60%

Trainings are being conducted at both the Elementary and Middle School levels

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Summary of Elementary Pilot

Study Results

Reduces annual smoking rates by up to 63%

Increases self-esteem

Findings show that the research-based LST model is equally effective at the Elementary level

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