Programs that Work
Say It Straight Training
Program Info
Program Overview
Program Reviews
Program Info
Healthy and Safe Children
Indicators
Children and youth not engaging in violent behavior or displaying serious conduct problems
Topic Areas
Age of Child
Middle Childhood (9-12)
Adolescence (13-18)
Type of Setting
Middle School
Type of Service
Youth Development
Type of Outcome Addressed
Behavior Problems
Substance Use and Dependence
Teen Sex / Pregnancy
Violent Behavior
Evidence Level (What does this mean?)
Other Reviewed Programs
TopProgram Overview
Say It Straight Training aims to promote pro-social skills such as self-awareness, personal and social responsibility, and coomunication skills, while also aiming to prevent risky or destructive behaviors such as substance abuse, violence, and risky sexual behavior. Program particiatints are co-creators of the program's training, which can lead to their feeling of ownership and responsibility for the program.
Program Reviews
The Say It Straight Training program has not yet been thoroughly reviewed by PPN, but preliminary review suggests it may be effective at improving outcomes for the indicators listed above.
This program is highly regarded by other credible organizations and reviews of the program can be found online at the websites listed below:
USDOE: Exemplary and Promising Safe, Disciplined, and Drug Free Schools Programs 2001, pp. 119-121
