Safe Yakima Valley Provides
Botvin LifeSkills Training
Safe Yakima Valley equips school staff with Botvin LifeSkills Training and supports the implementation of the program in the classroom. LifeSkills Training is designed to be flexible and personalized to the school's schedule and availability.


What is Botvin LifeSkills Training?
Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) is a research-validated substance abuse prevention program proven to reduce the risks of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, and violence by targeting the major social and psychological factors that promote the initiation of substance use and other risky behaviors. This comprehensive and exciting program provides adolescents and young teens with the confidence and skills necessary to successfully handle challenging situations.
Botvin LifeSkills Training. "LST Overview." LifeSkills Training, https://www.lifeskillstraining.com/lst-overview/. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
Proven to Reduce...
DRUG USE
75%
Proven to reduce drug use by up to 75%
ALCOHOL USE
60%
Proven to reduce alcohol use by up to 75%
AGRESSION
50%
Proven to reduce verbal/physical aggression use by up to 50%
TABACCO USE
87%
Proven to reduce tobacco use by up to 87%
Our Participating Schools



Toppenish Middle School
Toppenish, WA
Union Gap School
Union Gap, WA
Grandview MS
Grandview, WA
Interested in Implementing Botvin LifeSkills in Your School?
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509-248-2021 x114