STAND Week is a media safety program for youth ages 11-14. It is a school peer-to-peer program run by student leaders. It is designed to create an atmosphere where youth feel empowered to stand firm and make healthy choices with technology. STAND Week also contains a parent education component and facilitates an open-dialogue on essential issues between students and their parents.
The power of STAND Week lies in:
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promoting the development of youth leadership skills,
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influencing youth through constructive social proof,
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creating a positive unified atmosphere regarding healthy technology (like a media safety spirit week),
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providing education for parents/guardians,
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facilitating communication between students and their parents/guardians,
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and of course, individually empowering youth to make healthy media choices.