Safe Teens Empowerment ProjectSafe Teens Empowerment Project S.T.E.P.S is a drug and alcohol prevention peer to peer mentoring after-school program of students representing our local high schools, and community service volunteers. The Safe Teens Empowerment Project in Salinas began in 1996. It's a project of Sun Street Centers which was formed to reduce alcohol-related traffic injuries and deaths. It focuses on teen drinking, driving under the influence, and initiated tobacco usage by minors. The Safe Teens Empowerment Project in Seaside was founded in 2007. These teens focus on community service and educating other youth through peer to peer support and group presentations. S.T.E.P.S is lead by staff and student council leaders representing local public high schools. They also focus on developing environmental policies, and prevention strategies using a multifaceted approach that combines community education, and action, enforcement, and media advocacy. For further information call Lorena Carriedo at 831-753-5150 |
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