Resources

The programs of Youth ALIVE! are designed to be replicable in other communities. We have created a host of resources to help you build a program where you live. Click on links below to receive any of the following Youth ALIVE! materials.

TEENS ON TARGET Violence Prevention Curriculum

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A six-session curriculum designed to be facilitated by peer educators or teachers within middle or high school classrooms.

User friendly, step-by-step activities help students identify causes of violence and actions they can take to prevent violence. Also included are vibrant color photos of young people who represent the curriculum's "characters," youth-developed handouts, and a resource guide listing related videos and web sites.

To order the curriculum, please call 1-800-966-3382. Cost is $39.95.

TEENS ON TARGET Program Manual

A guide for individuals or agencies interested in establishing a peer-based, youth violence prevention program. Download HERE.

TEENS ON TARGET Peer Educator/Leadership Training Curriculum

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This peer educator training curriculum is designed for training high school students to be violence prevention peer educators. It is organized by daily agendas and monthly objectives for a year-long training of peer educators, providing step-by-step instructions for all training activities. It can be adapted for shorter training periods.

$40.00 suggested donation. Please print out this form and send with a check to Youth ALIVE! to order Curriculum.

TEENS ON TARGET Advocacy Manual

A booklet summarizing what we have learned about advocacy - how young people can have a voice in their communities and work for positive change. It includes information on working with the government, the media and the community. Download HERE.

CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE Peer Intervention Training Manual

If you are interested in starting a program in your community, download a copy of the CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE Peer Intervention Training Manual (PITM).

Caught in the Crossfire Program Manual

Authors: Marla Becker, MPH, Deane Calhoun, MA, Gale Feldman, MPH, and Naneen Karraker, MA

Caught in the Crossfire is a hospital-based violence intervention program targeting youth with violence related injuries. Initially implemented by Youth ALIVE! in 1994, Caught in the Crossfire provides trained Intervention Specialists who offer long-term case management, linkages to community services, mentoring home visits and follow-up assistance to violently injured youth.