STOP the Violence is an FCCLA national program that empowers youth with attitudes, skills, and resources in order to recognize, report, and reduce youth violence. FCCLA members use peer education to:

• reach their peers with violence prevention education
• recognize warning signs of potential youth violence
• encourage young people to report troubling behavior
• collaborate with school and community resources to address youth violence
• develop and implement local action projects to reduce the potential for violence in their school.

Trainings:

Please check with your state adviser for upcoming trainings.

Awards:

FCCLA offers national recognition to chapters that complete FCCLA STOP the Violence projects. This honor includes cash awards and special recognition at the National Leadership Conference and in Teen Times magazine. Chapters apply for recognition for their hard work and innovative projects with the National STOP the Violence Program Award Application.

• High School Award — $1,000
• Middle School Award — $1,000
• Runner-Up Award — $500

Deadline:  Applications due to FCCLA national headquarters postmarked by March 1.

Resources:

STOP the Violence Toolkit —includes information on violence prevention in your family, school, and community. Dating violence, domestic violence, and bullying are among the Toolkit units. Also, STOP Academy I & II peer-to-peer training section and scripts included for advisers and chapter members.

STOP the Violence Info Sheet (.pdf)

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