Beginning in late February, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Street SMART initiative will be launched locally. The Street SMART Program consists of three components designed to help young people ages 10-15 effectively resist gangs and violence, resolve conflicts and be positive peer helpers in their communities. It also allows them the opportunity to hold annual events that celebrate anti-gang, anti-violence themes. 

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The national program, made available through Boys & Girls Clubs of America, will be implemented in various Tallahassee Housing Authority communities, various Leon County Schools (as part of the 21st Century Programs) and at various Boys & Girls Club locations. More details are forthcoming.

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We are very appreciative of Sheriff Walt McNeil and the Leon County Sheriff's Department for making funding available to implement this program in 2018.

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