Prevention Schools of Excellence 2012

Project Bridge Safe Schools/Healthy Students has established a unique award to recognize excellence in prevention efforts in all Broward County Public and Charter Schools.  This recognition program is intended to reiterate that prevention is a critical component of student success.

These Broward County Schools are being recognized for their outstanding efforts this school year in providing effective services, supports, and activities that promote positive behaviors – development of emotional resilience skills, positive mental health and prosocial actions – while limiting and/or preventing violent behavior and drug use.   Their efforts to support the Project Bridge initiative, but more importantly, to create a safe and secure learning environment for our students, is to be commended!

Prevention Liaisons of Distinction 2012

The following individuals are being recognized as Prevention Liaisons of Distinction.  These Prevention Liaisons through their leadership, creativity, determination and commitment have made their schools safer and greater environments for learning and have empowered their schools, staff, students, parents and community to become involved in the practice of peace-building and prevention at every level.  See these fine individuals being recognized by clicking here…

June 2010 Bridge to Prevention Academy

Through the Project Bridge/Safe Schools Healthy Students initiative, the Office of Prevention Programs (OPP) will once again host the Bridge To Prevention Academy!   This is a four-day conference where participants will learn about state of the art prevention resources as well as community and District support systems.  The academy will be offered on June 14-17, 2010 with June 16th being designated Parent Day for all our community members.   Please see the Application Form for further information.   If you have any questions please contact Debra Rozsa at (754) 321-2568.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors in education – Rick Case Automotive Group!

Broward Celebrates Diversity Day

More than 170 students and advisors in Broward County took part in the fourth annual Broward Diversity Day celebrating the rights of all individuals to be accepted regardless of their orientation.  Students attending Diversity Day identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender. These Broward high school students were proud to have a forum where they could promote all of the hard work they are doing in their school organizations.  Learn more about this exciting event!

Congratulations to Broward County’s Prevention Schools of Excellence!

At the May 18 School Board Meeting, at approximatley 1:30, the School Board will honoring this year’s Prevention Schools of Excellence.  These Broward County Schools are being recognized for their outstanding efforts this school year in providing effective services, supports, and activities that promote positive behaviors – development of emotional resilience skills, positive mental health and prosocial actions – while limiting and/or preventing violent behavior and drug use.   Their efforts to support the Project Bridge initiative, but more importantly, to create a safe and secure learning environment for our students, is to be commended!

Expressions Throught the Eyes of Youth

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Sunland Park Elementary School News Flash

Learn how Sunland Park Elementary School uses CHAMPS to help students with Academics and Behavior!

Deerfield Beach Middle School News Flash

Learn how Deerfield Beach Middle School Students Work Hard to Clean up Their Campus!

AUGUST 2009 Prevention Liaisons Conference

We are grateful to all the presenter’s and sponsor’s generous contributions!

Archways, 919 NE 13th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
Broward County Health Dept., 780 SW 24th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Broward County School Board, Social Work and Attendance
Broward Sheriff’s Office, 2601 W. Broward Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Children’s Services Council, 6301 NW 5th Way, Suite 3000, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Chrysalis Center, 3521 W. Broward Blvd, 3rd Fl, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
D-FY-IT, 16201 SW 95th Ave., Suite 205, Miami, FL 33157
Department of Children and Families, 201 W. Broward Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Department of Juvenile Justice, 2928A N. State Rd. 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33331
Discovery Health, 2416 21st Avenue South Suite 300 Nashville, TN 37212
Diversity Committee, Broward County School Board, 2nd FL
Family Counseling, Broward County School Board
First Priority, 5110 N. Federal Highway, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, 33308
Florida SADD, Tallahassee Community College, 444 Appleyard Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32304
Memorial Healthcare, 3501 Johnson St., Hollywood, FL 33021
No More Tears, 10097 Clearly Blvd., #150, Plantation, FL 33324
Nova Southeastern, 1750 NE 167th St., N. Miami, FL 33162-3017
Nova Southeastern, School of Humanities + Social Services, 3301 College Ave., Ft. Laud. 33314
Psychological Services, Broward County School Board, 5th FL
Safe School South Florida, PO Box 2444, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33307
School Social Work + Attendance, Broward County School Board
SEDNET, Broward County School Board, 7th FL
Spectrum, 11031 NE 6th Ave., Miami, FL 33061
Starting Place, 351 N. State Rd 7, Suite 200, Plantation, FL 33327
SunServe, 1480 SW 9th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
The Champion Leader, LLC, 351 NW 20 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Women in Distress, P.O. Box 676, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33302

JUNE 2009 Bridge to Prevention Academy

Project Bridge Safe Schools/Healthy Students is hosting the 2009 Bridge to Prevention Academy this June at Cooper City High School. The Academy will provide the Community, Parents, and School professionals with information on various prevention related concepts, programs, resources, techniques and community/district support systems. Presentations will be offered by various organizations from the community and Broward County Schools. Participants will also have the opportunity to interact with parents, community service providers, and school professionals. Topics will include: Physical and Emotional Health, Cultural Diversity, Cyber Bullying/Safety, Support Services available in the community and much more. There is no cost to attend the conference.

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We are grateful to all the presenter’s and sponsor’s generous contributions!

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