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DO NOT SUBMIT THIS PAGE 1/23/2018 3:25:53 PM Page 18 of 22 Further, because offenders often perpetrate in an escalating manner, recognizing inappropriate behavior and intervening early can prevent more severe abuse from occurring. The imperative to prevent SV through safety education intersects with multiple local priorities:  Education, mentorship, and afterschool programming for youth facing a variety of challenges (CH Board Priority Area #2)  Programs aimed at improving health & nutrition of needy residents (CH Board Priority Area #3)  Education and family resources (CH Human Services Needs Assessment)  Enhancing and sustaining the quality of life for everyone, particularly around crime and safety (Carrboro Board Priorities)  Fostering a community culture that rejects oppression and inequity (OC BOCC Goals)  Creating a safe community (OC BOCC Goals)  Ensuring a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that maintains, protects, and promotes the well-being of all county residents (OC BOCC Goals) f) Who is your target population of individuals and how will they be connected with the program? Over 80% of our education programs take place in Orange County Schools and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. We will therefore serve a majority of families with school-aged children in the county, with a particular emphasis on services to vulnerable and low-income families through our partnership with Head Start/Early Head Start and the Exceptional Children programs in both districts. Every preschool and elementary student enrolled in CHCCS, OCS, or Head Start will benefit from our programs. Older students in middle and high school will also benefit from our program, which will reach every 7th and 9th grader in each of the CHCCS schools. OCS middle and high school participation is determined based on which schools opt in. We are assured that with extensive reach in the schools, we provide benefits to students from a variety of income levels and housing situations, approximately reflecting the population of the county. g) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff.  Community Education Director Rachel Valentine – B. A. Women’s Studies and Latin American Studies; 6+ years experience in SV prevention education; Spanish proficiency; certifications in Stewards of Children® facilitation, Mental Health First Aid and HIV & Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ Youth  Education Coordinator Alexis Kralic – B. A. Psychology and Sociology/Anthropology; 9+ years in child education and SV prevention education; certifications in Stewards of Children® facilitation, Massage Therapy, Infant Developmental Movement, and Somatic Movement Education  Volunteer Community Educators (CEs) present programs to students of all ages. CE training is based on the best available research on violence prevention with young people. Trainees receive over 40 hours in Masters-level instruction on delivering evidence-informed prevention programming as well as best practices for positive youth development, building positive classroom relationships, and providing competent support to students of all backgrounds. h) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out. Program Activity 1 – Safe Touch (ST) Renew Memorandum of Agreement with OCS and CHCCS 07/2018-08/2018 Work with school personnel to coordinate program schedule 07/2018-09/2018 Parent Open House in OCS 09/2018 Deliver Safe Touch (ST) programs in OCS 09/2018-11/2018 Parent Open House in CHCCS 11/2018 Deliver ST programs in CHCCS 11/2018-04/2019 Deliver additional ST programs in OCS/CHCCS Pre-K/Head Start/Early Head Start 05/2019 Schedule and implement ST programs as requested for charter schools, private schools, community groups, professional organizations, faith communities, etc. Ongoing Program Activity 2 – Start Strong Renew Memorandum of Agreement with OCS and CHCCS 07/2018-08/2018 Work with school personnel to coordinate program schedule 07/2018-09/2019