TranslateSmart Moves
Smart Moves (Skills Mastery and Resistance Training) is a nationally acclaimed comprehensive prevention program that helps young people resist alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and avoid premature sexual activity. The program features interactive, small-group activities designed to increase participants' peer support, enhance life skills, build resiliency and strengthen leadership skills. This year-round program uses age-specific modules than engage Club staff, parents, community members and older teen members in a team approach to prevention.
Accepted to the Portfolio: January 2012
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Target Outcomes
Short Term Outcomes
- Increased self-esteem
- Improved social skills
- Increased understanding of the risks associated with drug, alcohol and tobacco use
- Increased understanding of the healthy sexual behavior
Long Term Outcomes
- Decreased tobacco, alcohol and drug abuse
- Decreased teen pregnancy
Target Population
Demographics
- Kindergarten - 12th Grade
Service Area
County-wide:
- Southeast (District 1)
- Southwest (District 2)
- Central (District 3)
- Northeast (District 4)
- Northwest (District 5)
Information
Program Funders
Many thanks to the following funders for making this program possible.
- Unknown
Program Implementers
The following organizations implement this program locally:
Boys and Girls Clubs of Marin and Southern Sonoma
Boys and Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley