The Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) program addresses the effects of community and school violence on students in the Pottstown School District. Through a partnership with Eastern University (EU), TLC expands school-based mental health services by creating a pipeline of trained graduate-level counselors. EU’s Social Work and Clinical Counseling programs provide direct counseling and trauma-informed support to students impacted by violence. These services aim to reduce violent behaviors, improve access to quality mental health care, and help students heal from the psychological effects of violence exposure.
By combining prevention, intervention, and healing strategies, the VIP program works to create safer school environments and long-term positive outcomes for youth.
Funded by: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grant
Partner Districts:
Pottstown ASD (PA)
STOP School Violence
Prevention-Focused School Safety
The STOP School Violence program helps schools prevent violence and promote mental health through early intervention, relationship-building, and trauma-informed practices.
TLC partners with districts to:
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Build multidisciplinary threat assessment teams
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Implement social-emotional learning initiatives
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Train educators in restorative and trauma-informed practices
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Educate students and families on prevention and mental health
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Strengthen school–community collaboration
By increasing schools’ capacity to identify and respond to concerns early, the program supports safer learning environments and stronger partnerships.
Funded by: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Students, Teachers, Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Grant
Partner Districts:
Red Clay CSD (DE) • Durham PS (NC) • Breakthrough PS (OH) •
Coatesville ASD (PA) • Norristown ASD (PA)