Lions Clubs International Foundation Youth Priority 1.5 million members Represented in 192 countries We serve….

VISION A better world for Children and Youth

Lions-Quest

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH 69% DROWNINGS 52% RAPES U.S. Drug Related Issues 50% TRAFFIC FATALITIES 20-35% SUICIDES 49% MURDERS 38% CHILD ABUSE 62% ASSAULTS 69% MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES

Source: Independent Sector Study Religious Organizations School Officials/Organizations Business Leaders Local Government State Government Federal Government

Source: Dr. Maurice Elias Rutgers University Critical Prevention Elements 1.Planning and design, including identification of short- and long-term goals for students 2.Timing, including continuity over grade levels 3.Social factors, including cultural sensitivity 4.School policy, including school-sponsored activities and disciplinary policies consistent with the program 5.Staff training, including ongoing training and in- school support 6.Implementation, including use of up-to-date and engaging materials

7.Family and community involvement, including use of take-home assignments 8.Individualized curriculum, including tailoring appropriate grade levels and community characteristics 9.Individualized features, including skill- building and active participation 10.Support services, including tutoring and counseling 11.Evaluation guidelines, including specific indicators of positive and negative classroom behaviors

Social & Emotional Learning Negative Behaviors Drug Use Truancy Violence Aggression Sexual Experimentation Poor Academic Performance Positive Behaviors Civic Engagement Goal-Setting Academic Performance Service/Volunteerism Self-Esteem Problem Solving

Need for Life Skills UNICEF and WHO have identified “life skills” as important elements in the positive development of young people. Confirmed and validated by UNICEF surveys conducted in three regions in the world.

DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION GENEVA Life skills education is more than a set of classroom-based activities. It is an empowering approach to health promotion and primary prevention, helping young people to take positive actions to protect themselves and to promote health and positive social relationships.

The 4 th “R”

CASEL The Collaborative for Academic Social And Emotional Learning

Guidelines to Effective SEL Programming Grounded in theory and research Teaches children to apply SEL skills and ethical values in daily life Builds connection to school through caring, engaging classroom and school practices Provides developmentally and culturally appropriate instruction Helps schools coordinate and unify programs that are often fragmented

Enhances school performance by addressing the effective and social dimensions of academic learning Involves families and communities as partners Establishes organizational supports and policies that foster success Provides high-quality staff development and support Incorporates continuing evaluation and improvement

Source: U.S. National Drug Control Strategy 2003 Stop Use Before It Starts: Education and Community Action

Source: U.S. National Drug Control Strategy 2003

Total Dollars = $1,059 million

Skills for Adolescence Ages 11-14

Skills for Adolescence Grades 6-8 Peer and Adult Relationships Resisting Negative Behavior “Yes” to Positive Behavior - Service

Five Components Classroom Curriculum Workshop for Teachers Parents as Partners Positive School Climate Community Involvement

Lions-Quest Programmatic Skill Arenas Building self-discipline, responsibility, and self-confidence Communicating effectively and cooperating with others Managing attitudes and behaviors Strengthening positive relationships with family and peers Resisting negative peer pressure and drug use Thinking critically Setting goals for healthy living Providing service to others

Lions-Quest 24 Active Countries 15 Languages 268,000 Educators Certified Estimated 1,000,000 Students Each Year Lions Clubs International Foundation Priority Project Core 4 Selection 20 Years of Success

Partners Argentina Australia Canada Denmark Finland Germany Iceland India Netherlands New Zealand Norway South Africa Sweden Switzerland

Partners Bermuda Cayman Islands Italy Netherlands Antilles Quebec Sri Lanka Tahiti Thailand Czech Republic

 Effectiveness  Sustainability  Scale Lions-Quest