Effects of the Second Step Program in Middle School on Violence, Victimization, and Substance Use in High School
Source
National Institute of Justice
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Second Step is a universal, school-based social-emotional learning program aimed at reducing violence and encouraging academic success among middle school students. NIJ-funded researchers looked at the effect of the program on participants in their high school years.