Characteristic 4:
Address Societal Issues |
| a) Teachers use research to plan or revise prevention and intervention programs and services that directly address
critical risk behaviors for students. |
| b) The curriculum helps students develop skills, attitudes, knowledge, and values to make responsible decisions. |
| c) Students have adequate access to all Pupil Services providers, including school nurses, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. |
| d) The school has effective procedures in place to connect students and their families to community-based services that address physical and mental needs. |
| e) Staff understand the risk issues facing students and have adequate staff development opportunities to learn about effective prevention and intervention strategies. |
| f) Staff believe the school plays a vital role in the prevention of youth risk behaviors. |
| g) The school provides opportunities for families and the community to learn about and become involved in the prevention and intervention of youth risk behaviors. |
| h) Employees have access to an employee assistance/employee wellness program. |
