The Nueva Esperanza, Inc. (NEI) was awarded a $989,291 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the STOP School Violence program (CFDA 16.839). The purpose of the "Fuerza de Toros: Fostering Wellbeing and Resilience for a Safer Esperanza Community Project" is to foster resilience and promote positive coping strategies among students at the Esperanza Academy Charter School through a comprehensive approach to violence prevention and equity promotion. Key project activities include:
- Providing education and training for students, staff, and parents on school safety, trauma, digital safety, and restorative practices; 2) Hiring a school psychologist and social worker to increase mental health support services for students; 3) Adopting aligned safety policies across the K-12 school buildings; 4) Establishing sensory rooms in each building; and 5) Partnering with Drexel University to provide psycho-educational anti-violence groups for middle and high school students. The project aims to reach 1,600-2,200 students annually, equip 300 staff, and engage 735 parents, while also increasing mental health access for at least 105 students.
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