![]() ![]() The ultimate goal is to have the program be available to every elementary school age children in King City. Pro-Youth would be offered at Santa Lucia School and Del Rey Elementary School. The current program would begin next year, School year 2017-2018, it is expected that 180-200 children would be involved in the program during that year. “I’m very excited because I see the city’s passion and I know that this will work because not only our educators but our community leaders are all wanting to be part of this process to better our community,” President of the Pro-Youth Board Dahl Cleek said. The Tulare Pro-Youth now serves over 16,000 children on over 55 campus sites. Pro-Youth is a 25-year organization that was formed when the Tulare Community said “enough was enough” after the death of doctor who was traveling with his daughter and was caught in the crossfire of two gangs in Visalia. Pro-Youth is a non-profit organization in Tulare County that the City became aware of through Chief Robert Masterson’s involvement. Offering the Pro-Youth HEART program at schools sites was said to be very important to reach the children who are most at-risk. “The most effective method in preventing youth violence and gang activity on a long-term ongoing basis, is by helping children at that age be successful in school,” Adams said. “This is because our research clearly showed that the learning development in children ages kindergarten to third grade is critical.”Īccording to Adams, if students don’t have a good educational foundation by third grade, especially in reading and language, the student is more likely to struggle in other subjects leading to them disengaging from school, the community, and more involvement with gangs. ![]() “Probably the highest priority item recommended in the Comprehensive Plan to End Youth Violence is the proposal to establish an after school expanded learning program at the elementary school sites,” City Manager Steve Adams said. Schools can request crash courses for the entire school day, half the school day, or a couple hours.KING CITY - The city, King City Union School District and Pro-Youth are working on bringing the after-school HEART programs to combat youth violence in elementary schools. Pulse Crash Courses are intensive trainings offered to schools or student groups that will introduce students to topics in the pro-life movement such as: Pro-Life persuasion, Women’s Resources, and Campus Activism. Scholarships are available! Register early there are only 50 slots available! Contact Ashley Gilliam at for scholarship information.Ĭlick here for the Leadership Institute Informational packet! The registration fee per student is $199 until June 20, when the price will increase to $214. PULSE Leadership Institute is open to high school and college students of any political and faith background. Alongside educational sessions, students have the opportunity to be involved in hands on campus activism, tour a pregnancy center, participate in the famous coffeehouse talent show, and connect with other pro-life students! With both local and national speakers, students will be educated on topics that go beyond abortion euthanasia, disability discrimination, third party reproduction, human trafficking, and more. Pulse Leadership Institute (PLI) is a week-long deep dive into pro-life education and activism for high school and college students. Take this opportunity to network with pro-life minded individuals in your area to work together to create a culture of life on your campus and in your community. Through educational opportunities and hands-on activism, students will be empowered to carry the pro-life message back to their schools, churches, and peers. Pulse Immersion Retreats are Saturday retreats designed to educate and empower pro-life students with the basics to be leaders in their local communities. ![]()
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