TP48 - The Bureau of Justice Assistance STOP School Violence Project: Overcoming Challenges and Building Engagement
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM ET
Location: Hall BCD
This presentation offers a comprehensive roadmap for addressing recruitment and engagement challenges within the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) STOP School Violence Project. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the project’s goals and learn about the barriers encountered in implementing evidence-based mental health training programs in schools. The session will highlight proven strategies to overcome these obstacles, enhance recruitment efforts, and sustain participation.
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the rationale, goals, and impact of the Bureau of Justice Assistance STOP School Violence Program.
Identify common recruitment challenges to implementing mental health programs in schools, specifically Youth Mental Health First Aid, Teen Mental Health First Aid, and Sources of Strength.
Demonstrate strategies to communicate the benefits of implementing school mental health training programs to stakeholders and decision-makers.
