Violence prevention and intervention efforts must begin in the earliest stages of child development.
The safety and stability of family life is critical to reducing the effects of violence in our community.
Effective responsible parenting is a most critical component to raising healthy, successful children and youth.
The key to violence prevention is creating a culture of non-violence in our community through raising community awareness and directly involving citizens.
Violence prevention requires a comprehensive, coordinated plan that aligns many programs and services around a common theme.
Quality child care and pre-school experiences are strategies for reducing risk and increasing healthy development.
Surrounding children and youth with positive relationships with caring adults is key to healthy growth and development.
The more Developmental Assets™ a child has the less likely they are to engage in negative behaviors and the more likely they are to embrace life-enhancing behaviors.
