SS/HS
Overview of the Initiative
In 1999, the U.S. Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Justice responded to rising concerns about youth violence and school safety by creating the Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SS/HS) Initiative.
This unique collaboration recognizes that violence among young people can have many causes, including roots in: early childhood, family life, mental health issues, and substance abuse. No single activity can be counted on to prevent violence. Thus, SS/HS takes a broad approach, drawing on the best practices and the latest thinking in education, justice, social services, and mental health to help communities take action.
Richmond's Local Initiative
| PARTNERS |
PROGRAMS |
| Birth To Five |
Parents As Teachers |
| Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County |
Afternoon R.O.C.K.S. |
| Centerstone |
Positive Alternatives |
| Communities In Schools |
After School Enrichment |
| Conflict Resolution Center |
Mental Health Services |
| DIPLOMAS |
Substance Abuse Fundamental Education |
| Girls, Inc. |
Teen Intervene |
| Peer Info Center for Teens, Inc. |
Site Coordination |
| RCS |
Help Increase the Peace |
| Youth As Resources |
Parent Training |
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Allies In Action |
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Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy |
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Protecting You/Protecting Me |
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Second Step Social Skills |
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Positive Behavior Supports Spec |
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Early Learning Center Scholarships |
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YES-Youth Empowered To Serve |
Birth-to-Five
CIS: Parent As Leaders Training