The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff. The Let's Talk: Runaway Prevention Curriculum program has been reviewed by the CEBC in the area of: Behavioral Management for Adolescents in Child Welfare, but lacks the necessary research evidence to be given a Scientific Rating.

• Types of Maltreatment: Does not target any specific kind of maltreatment
• Target Population: Youth aged 12-18.

The Let’s Talk: Runaway Prevention Curriculum is a free 14-module life skill curriculum. The goals of the program are to:

• build life skills.
• increase knowledge about runaway resources and prevention.
• educate about alternatives to running away.
• encourage youth to access and seek help from trusted community members.

The curriculum can be used in its entirety or as individual 45-minute modules. It includes the companion film, 1-800-RUNAWAY.