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4 Walter Foran Blvd., Suite 410
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 782-3909
HPR 2011
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Transitioning from middle school into high school can be very stressful for most adolescents. They will be confronted with many choices and have to make some tough decisions over the next four years, and it can be overwhelming. This interactive program will utilize the new "clicker" technology and will address the concerns of students, as well as promote the importance of good choices in the years to come.
OTC/Rx Abuse
HPR's newest curriculum, Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drug Abuse (OTC/Rx) offers three modules: one for youth, parents, and professionals. The curriculum is designed to educate on the emerging trend of OTC/Rx abuse and misuse occurring with adolescents, as well as segments of the adult population. The curriculum covers prevention and treatment strategies.
Body Image
This class focuses on the perceptions, beliefs and effects of the media on middle school students. By separating the groups by gender, an in-depth discussion is encouraged on different but related topics. The female dialogue will discuss how to improve self perception by exploring body misperception, the effects of the media and eating disorders. The male group will provide insight into sports, steriod use and body "ideals."
Conflict Mediation/Peer Mediation
This 4-hour program will work with youth that are interested in becoming peer leaders. Students will learn how to manage conflict among their peers and become effective mediators while participating in this interactive program that utilizes the new clicker technology.
Internet Safety
There is no doubt the Internet is a wonderful tool. Learning new stuff, chatting and messaging, playing games, and listening to music - there are so many things you can do online. Since technology is such a huge influence on the lives of youth, it is important to teach responsible online behavior and safety strategies. Youth will learn how to stay safe while exploring the Internet and also learn about cyber bullying. Through the use of interactive Power Point, youth will gain an understanding of the hidden dangers and also gain perspective on how to prevent and stop cyber bullying.
Cyberbullying
This evidenced based, interactive program is designed to make middle school students aware of the dangers and consequences of cyber bullying and sexting. Students will learn how to respond if they are being cyber bullied as well as what could happen to them if they are caught sending harassing messages or inappropriate pictures on line. The new “clicker” technology will be used to anonymously poll students regarding their online behavior as well as their experiences with this problem. Students will walk away with confidence knowing that there is help out there for those who are experiencing this form of bullying and that those who bully or “sext” may be prosecuted.
The Truth About Inhalants
This researched based clicker program addresses a dangerous trend among young people- the sniffing or huffing of household products to get high. Students will hear real accounts of how young people suffered seizures, blindness, respiratory arrest and death from inhaling substances that could be found in anyone’s home.
LifeSkills
The LifeSkills Training Middle School curriculum is an evidence based, CSAP Model substance abuse prevention program based on more the 20 years of seicntific research. This curriculum addresses the underlying causes of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use by developing student's drug resistance skills, general social skills and personal self management skills. LifeSkills Training is the top evidence-based drug prevention program in the country. The LifeSkills Training Middle School curriculum is a three-level program consisting of 25-30 class sessions.
Level 1-Grades (6/7) 12-15 classes
Level 2-Gradess (7/8) 10 classes
Level 3-Grades (8/9) 5 classes
Marijuana Myths and Realities
Marijuana is known as the gateway drug and is perceived as "safe" by most teens. This program will utilize the new "clicker" technology to teach teens about the myths and realities of marijuana use. Legalization and the use of medical marijuana will also be discussed.
What's in a Cigarette?
Description:
Each year, 19,700 New Jersey teens under 18 become daily smokers - that's 54 teens a day! This is an interactive program that reveals the ingredients of a cigarette and the effects smoking has on the body. Students examine the reasons they might decide to smoke despite their knowledge and the different ways they can say no.
"When I show my brother this he will definitely stop smoking (he"s in 9th grade!)"
Sixth grader at Round Valley Middle School
"What's in a cigarette is GROSS!"
Sixth grader at Round Valley Middle School
