YOUTH PROGRAMS
SITKA YOUTH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
​Youth leadership is important in the movement to end violence. The Sitka Youth Leadership Committee (SYLC) is a group of youth leaders from Sitka’s middle and high schools dedicated to building bridges and promoting respect between individuals, schools, and communities.
A branch of SYLC, Peer Education focuses specifically on addressing unhealthy relationship norms. Trained peer educators visit classrooms and afterschool programs to teach other teens about the core components of healthy relationships and early warning signs of harmful and abusive behaviors.
An after school program for 3rd-5th grade boys, Boys Run I toowú klatseen promotes healthy relationships and lifestyle skills in 3rd-5th grade boys through running and other fun activities. The program incorporates cultural activities that honor Southeast Alaska traditional values.
Girls on the Run is a national empowerment-based program for girls in 3rd-5th grade. Through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games, GOTR brings girls together with strength and resilience to prepare them for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.
PREVIOUS PROGRAMMING
REBOUND! is an experiential prevention project that sends youth on kayak expeditions to learn outdoor leadership, communication, and leadership skills while growing personally. REBOUND! is not currently being implemented.
Coaching Boys into Men is a national program that trains coaches to work with their players to provide mentorship and promote respect and healthy relationships.
KEET KIDS RUN I TOOWÚ KLATSEEN
Developed by the Pathways Coalition in response to the COVID-19, KKRITK helps 2nd-5th graders of all genders build self-esteem, healthy relationships, and respect, all while safe at home. The program, rooted in Southeast Alaska traditional tribal values and culture, is a free and adapted version of Boys Run I toowú klatseen.
