Summary
"Botvin LifeSkills® Training (LST) is a research-validated substance abuse prevention program developed over 30 years ago by Dr. Gilbert J. Botvin, a leading expert in substance abuse prevention and health behaviour in the United States. Premature and addictive use of substances is a well-established risk factor related to criminal and delinquent behaviour. LST is a school-based prevention program that targets early drug and alcohol use by adolescents, especially those in junior high school (grades 6 and 7). The main goals of the LST Program are to prevent substance use amongst adolescents and to promote healthy alternatives to risky behaviour..."
Contents
What is LST? -- LST – The Evidence -- LST Projects funded by the National Crime Prevention Centre -- The LST Program -- Is LST the appropriate program for your community? -- What types of organizations are best suited for implementing LST? -- Involving LST participants -- Engaging Partners -- Percentage of Total Contributions by Type.