The Beaufort County School District in South Carolina received a $1,000,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.839 STOP School Violence Program) to implement a comprehensive plan to prevent violence, improve safety, and promote a positive school climate. The key products and services to be delivered through this three-year grant include:
- Establishing a therapeutic day program for elementary students in grades K-2 to support their social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs
- Expanding access to clinical services for underserved elementary students in crisis
- Implementing a social-emotional learning curriculum to enhance school climate and safety
- Providing family support services to parents
- Conducting a rigorous mixed-methods program evaluation
The grant aims to prevent school violence and improve student safety by delivering individualized support and increasing access to onsite mental health and behavioral services for high-need elementary students in the Beaufort County school district.
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