Individual Level Strategies
Universal, school-based prevention programs have been found to reduce rates of aggression and violent behavior among students.14 These programs are delivered to all students in a school or a particular grade and focus on many areas, including emotional self-awareness, emotional control, self-esteem, positive social skills, social problem solving, conflict resolution, and teamwork. Many of these programs help children learn social skills by having them observe and interact with others. Some programs incorporate didactic teaching, modeling, and role-playing to enhance social interaction, teach nonviolent methods for resolving conflict, and strengthen nonviolent beliefs among young people.