LeFlore County Youth Services, Inc.
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Botvin Life Skills
Empowering Youth with Skills for Life
LeFlore County Youth Services proudly delivers Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST)—a nationally recognized, evidence-based prevention program proven to reduce substance use, violence, and other risky behaviors among youth. More than just a drug prevention curriculum, LST empowers students with the tools to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
Program Overview
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Setting: Offered in schools, afterschool programs, and youth serving environments
Setting: Offered in schools, afterschool programs, and youth serving environments • Duration: 6 to 8 weeks, with weekly sessions (45–60 minutes each)
Duration: 6 to 8 weeks, with weekly sessions (45–60 minutes each) • Audience: Middle and high school students (grades 6–9)
Audience: Middle and high school students (grades 6–9) • Format: Interactive, age-appropriate lessons that promote engagement and skill-building
Format: Interactive, age-appropriate lessons that promote engagement and skill-buildingCore Life Skills Developed
• Drug and alcohol resistance strategies
Drug and alcohol resistance strategies • Effective communication and assertiveness
Effective communication and assertiveness • Stress and anxiety management
Stress and anxiety management • Self-esteem, goal-setting, and decision-making
Self-esteem, goal-setting, and decision-making • Navigating peer pressure and everyday challenges
Navigating peer pressure and everyday challengesMeasuring Impact
To ensure accountability and continuous improvement, LCYS administers pre- and post-tests that assess:
• Knowledge of substance abuse risks
Knowledge of substance abuse risks • Attitudes toward risky behaviors
Attitudes toward risky behaviors • Growth in personal and social competencies
Growth in personal and social competenciesThese evaluations help demonstrate program effectiveness and guide future enhancements.
Why It Works
Rather than focusing solely on the dangers of substance use, Botvin LST promotes healthy alternatives, personal resilience, and positive youth development. Students leave the program better equipped to make informed choices, manage emotions, and build strong relationships.
