Families First’s Second Step is an evidence-based program that teaches children how to develop social-emotional skills, which allow them to have empathy, respect and the ability to manage emotions and ...

This study examined the impact of implementing Second Step, a violence prevention program, using a comprehensive, city-wide approach. The evaluation included 741 3rd-5th graders in six schools.

Neighbors of a Woburn home the volunteers were set to renovate objected to the location out of fear that the abusers would show up in their town. “We were despondent,” said Dr. Lisa Giudice, one of ...

Sheridan Doerr shares how the Second Step K-12 curriculum builds foundational human skills that enhance academic performance. The company recently completed a major evidence study across 242 sites and ...

The First Step Act (FSA) was a landmark achievement in the area of criminal justice reform. It came at a time of partisan politics and a divided Congress and was the only significant bi-partisan ...

Committee for Children unveils a new look for Second Step, reinforcing the program's 40‑year market position as a catalyst for districtwide PreK–12 human skills instruction See how Second Step ...

President Trump announced plans Monday for a Second Step Act focused on easing employment barriers for formerly incarcerated people. “We are proving we’re a nation that believes in redemption,” Trump ...