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.

For five to 15 minutes on most days, Dorr teaches from Second Step, a curriculum focused on social and emotional learning. Kirkwood Elementary School in Toppenish this year expanded its Second Step ...