Youth Prevention & Education
Self Help Center’s People Against Violence Everywhere (PAVE) program is offered during the school year to more than 3,000 students from Natrona County School District #1 who are flagged as at-risk by teachers, counselors, and parents because they have either experienced violence in the home, or have demonstrated violent behaviors. The program provides support including one-on-one mentorship and support groups.
Self Help Center also hosts the Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) program— providing 7 week-long summer camps in which youth assist the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and the Yellowstone National Park service through volunteer projects. During this time, students learn skills such as teamwork, respect for the environment, their peers and themselves, and more. Participants also learn the history of the site they are working at, how to conduct land surveys, and Leave No Trace camping.
Youth Prevention & Education Programs
Our programming includes:
Annual presentations to inform over a thousand young adults on dating red flags, unhealthy relationships, and what constitutes a healthy relationship.
Small group sessions to address issues like anger management, social skills, grief and loss, and bullying.
After-school mentoring to provide positive role models and opportunities to explore local museums and discuss daily challenges.
Opportunities for preschoolers to learn respect and social skills using puppets, books, and crafts promoting peace and harmony.
CORE (Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education) summer camp to engage students in volunteer projects with BLM, U.S. Forest Service, and Yellowstone National Park, teaching teamwork, environmental respect, and various educational skills such as biology and geography.
