Programs Available

PROGRAMS

P.A.S.A. PROGRAM

P.A.S.A is a powerful and comprehensive science-based drug and gang prevention program for at-risk elementary school children and their families.
Every child enrolled in our parent schools in 4thm 5th and 6th grade and their families, participate weekly in small groups, for several months every school year for three years.
Youth receive lots of personalized attention with their assigned counselor and peer group conducted in the familiarity of their class room during schools hours. Parents, siblings and family friends complete the family portion together in the privacy of their home each week.
By working with every child in the schools, we virtually reach every child and family in these extreme at-risk neighborhoods for 3 years to create a community-wide impact.

WORKSHOP TOPICS

P.A.S.A. Youth Outcomes

Youth report a greater commitment to staying or becoming drug and gang free and now have a realistic view towards gangs and drugs.
Youth respond to provocation with more self-control and less violence after P.A.S.A.
Youth's ability to say no and leave unsafe, high pressure situations went up from 9% to 68%.
Youth, when pressured, now suggest doing something else 71% of the time, as compared to 6% before P.A.S.A.
Youth understand the influence the influences of friendship and how it affects their lives.
Teachers report an reduction in verbal and physical violence in their classrooms due to P.A.S.A. This results in up to 45 minutes DAILY more teaching time and less time on conflict resolution.
P.A.S.A. drug and violent free messages become a school's norm and standard of behavior providing youth and teachers a common language and set of shared values.
Teachers report students referencing what P.A.S.A. "said" between P.A.S.A. group sessions.
Teachers report their students have improved ability to resist peer pressure, stand up for themselves, and talk things out instead of automatically fighting or arguing during conflicts.

Outcomes for Families in P.A.S.A.

Parents now know who their children associate with and what they face from peer pressure, violence and drugs.
Parents and youth report that they talk together more often, more comfortably and feel closer as a family.
98% of children now know what their parents expect of them about using drugs as compared to 43% before P.A.S.A
Parents become more effective drug prevention educators for their youth.

Comments from Youth and Teachers

"I used to smoke weed with my brother. He's always asking me! Now I don't do that anymore."
Maya, 6th Grade Girl

My whole family's in a gang. My brother wanted me to join, but I said, "No!". He got really mad. But I know I did the right thing. I'm going to be the only one in my family who is not in a gang - ever!"
Felipe, 6th Grade Boy

"P.A.S.A. helped me calm down when I get into fights."
Luis, 5th Grade Boy

"You help me and my parents talk to each other. We never did before. Now my life is so much better!"
Anna, 6th Grade Girl

"This is the best program or presentation series I have ever had in my class."
Mrs. Mertz, Taylor Street Elementary

"Absolutely the best prevention program I have witnessed in all my 25 years."
Mrs. Black, Rogers Elementary

"I've seen a decrease in yelling and hitting between students."
Ms. Grady, Madison Elementary

"PASA was highly engaging, empowering and popular, even with my toughest kids!"
Ms. Knight, Madison Elementary

Partner Schools
Fall
Babcock Elementary, North Sacramento
Garden Valley Elementary, North Sacramento / Del Paso Heights
North Avenue Elementary, Del Paso Heights
Spring
Madison Elementary, North Highlands
Village Elementary & Middle School, North Highlands
White Rock Elementary, Rancho Cordova

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BULLYING PROGRAM

Bullying Prevention for Pre-Teens & Tweens
Bullying Prevention for pre-teens and 'tweens' is offered to elementary schools, middle schools, after school programs and youth and community groups.
Using a small group format, youth experience maximum engagement, a strong sense of inclusion and meaningful outcomes.
The program length can be tailored to your groups individual needs, such as a school assembly, 3 Weekly sessions, or weekly sessions for half or the whole school year.
Training includes multiple techniques for youth to solve problems peacefully without outside or adult mediators with multiple demonstrations and role playing.

TOPICS INCLUDE

What to do when you're mad at someone or someone else is mad at you

When is it cooler to NOT fight. Keeping your status without fighting

What to do when you see someone else fighting or arguing

The difference between snitching & getting advice/help

Talk so people listen and understand where you’re coming from

“I” messages vs. “You” messages – keep people listening without them getting madder

Five Steps to Conflict Resolution

Ways to communicate to deflate further violence, bullying and bystander bullying

Changing community norms towards peaceful resolution vs. fighting

Available for public or private schools. Call for questions, pricing, or special school, group or organization needs.

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LIFESKILLS PROGRAM

LifeSkills Program for Middle School Teens / Drug & Violence Prevention for High Risk Teens
LifeSkills is a science based model program for high risk teens and pre-teens. This 10-session program prevents alcohol abuse, manages anxiety and conflict, develops communication skills and other life skills. Facilitated in a small group format to encourage personalized attention for all youth.

WEEKLY TOPICS
Week 1: Drug Abuse & Violence Week 2: Making Decisions Week 3: Media Influences Week 4: Coping with Anxiety Week 5: Coping with Anger Week 6: Communication Skills Week 7: Social Skills Week 8: Assertiveness Week 9: Resolving Conflicts Week 10: Resisting Peer Pressure *Call for pricing, special needs, or program customization*	Available for: Public schools Private schools Youth groups Organizations serving youth Available in various formats: After School In class during school Pull out Program Combined with recreation Combined with 1-on-1 sessions for in-depth, personalized attention

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PARENT WORKSHOPS

About the Workshop Presentations
All topics are professionally produced, visually compelling power point presentations combined with highly interactive audience participation.
Adaptations can easily be made to accommodate your specific needs and time allotment. All topics are available in 30 min, 1-Hour, 1-1/2 hour or 2-hours lengths. Facilitators always remain on hand to answer questions after the presentation. Send home material is provided that reinforces and deepens the learning experience.
Parent Presentations can be provided to any size group, including assemblies for school open house or back to school night, or small community groups.
Topics can be combined for a parenting series.

WORKSHOP TOPICS
"Helping your Child Achieve Success at School" Quick, easy tips to give your child support and help make school a safe, fun and successful experience. Tips for reducing homework battles, making schedules manageable before and after school. Effects of sleep and food on school performance and mood. Ways to encourage your child to open up and talk, Tips for when the school calls about your child, building a relationship with the teacher and principal and more.	"Parenting for Drug Prevention" Strategies to help prevent children’s use of drugs. Ways to introduce the subject of drugs to children. Creating an environment where drug related topics are discussed on on a regular basis. How to recognize symptoms of drug use, and options for those who suspect their child may already be experimenting with drugs.
"Parenting for Violence Prevention" Help children make healthy choices about conflict management, even in high-stress situations. Learn how to teach children to recognize anger, communicate effectively, and resolve their differences peacefully. Covers risk factors and different forms of youth violence.	"Parenting to Prevent Bullying" Gain a better understanding of how damaging bullying can be, signs of bullying, and ways to prevent physical and emotional intimidation. Bullying prevention tips and ways to practice bullying-prevention solutions with their children.
"Parenting for Smoking Prevention" Effective strategies to keep children from starting an addictive behavior. Increases parents' understanding of health and safety risks associated with young people's tobacco use.

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FAMILY STRENGTHENING AND
DRUG & VIOLENCE PREVENTION

Strengthening Families is a science-based model program which enhances parenting skills, builds family strength, and develops skills to prevent substance abuse and other behavior problems.
Each session begins with a casual hot dinner for the whole family, provided free. The next hour consists of separate, but simultaneous, parent and youth sessions. This is followed by a one hour family session with parents and youth together. Facilitators remain to talk individually with participants as needed. Seven Core sessions followed by four weekly booster sessions.

TOPICS & OUTCOMES

OVERALL: Prepare for the teen years, avoid problems with drugs and alcohol, and strengthen family communication.

YOUTH: Learn to handle frustration, anger and other strong emotions, resist peer pressure, appreciate parents, and learn how to get along with others.

PARENTS: Learn what youth this age are like, make rules and consequences, solving problems with youth, and new ways to show love and support. Youth learn to handle frustration, resist peer pressure, appreciate parents and how to get along with others.

FAMILIES: Discuss with makes families strong, solve problems together and bond through activities.

PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS

Recognized by:

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
U.S. Department of Education
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health

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YOUTH SUPERVISOR
TRAINING PROGRAM

Creating a Positive Environment for Youth during Play or Unstructured Time
Training for After School Youth Supervisors and School Yard Supervisors
Contact us for dates, pricing, and customized trainings. admin@omniyouth.net

YOUTH SUPERVISOR TRAINING INCLUDES

Ways to provide a positive, fun, educational and enriching recreational, social or unstructured time experience for youth.
Techniques to increase safety and inclusion for all youth - including those with disabilities, health problems, limited language skills, cultural barriers, or weak or inappropriate social skills.
Challenges youth face during recreational, social and unstructured time, and ways to provide support.
Reduce bullying, arguing & intimidation among youth.
Techniques to prevent future problems from developing or escalating.
Being ‘THE’ role model for positive, cooperative and respectful behavior.
Building relationships with youth.
Supervising do’s and don’ts.