We are delighted to announce that the SAFE Alliance in Austin, Texas has selected Between Friends, in collaboration with Chicago Public Schools to participate in a replication of the evidence-based violence prevention program, Expect Respect.
Between Friends is one of four sites throughout the US to be funded by The Allstate Foundation to launch Expect Respect in local schools. Each site will receive $100,000 plus 60 hours of training and technical assistance to implement the program in their community.
Developed by SAFE Alliance and implemented in Austin-area school districts since 1989, Expect Respect is recognized as a best practice in public health and violence prevention. The program’s comprehensive approach aims to increase students’ safety, promote positive social norms for relationships, and create safer and more welcoming schools.
We are excited to participate in this initiative which will strengthen support for local youth and provide increased opportunities for them to make meaningful changes in their schools.