| By: Committee for Children SEL and Substance Abuse in Young People field_5f62a740a8e44 Adolescent substance use has long-lasting implications, and early prevention is critical. Early interventions that promote social-emotional competence can have greater effects than later interventions, shifting children’s life course trajectories away from problem behaviors and toward positive outcomes.Read More
| By: Committee for Children SEL, School Safety, and School Climate field_5f62a740a8e44 Evidence suggests social regulation, self-regulation, and problem-solving are key to school violence prevention. Research-based SEL programs can promote skills and attitudes that serve as protective factors, which in turn can mitigate harmful behaviors, provide support for students, and improve school climate and safety.Read More
| By: Committee for Children SEL as a Component of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention field_5f62a740a8e44 SEL is critical to empowering youth with the skills to recognize, report, and refuse sexual abuse. A comprehensive research-based child sexual abuse prevention program helps children feel safe and supported, and helps decrease a child’s vulnerability to potential harm.Read More
| By: Committee for Children FY 2020 Congressional Appropriations Chart field_5f62a740a8e44 This chart outlines Congress’ past and current, Fiscal Year 2020, appropriationsRead More