Testimonials

See what providers and school administrators have to say about using the CHOICE, Free Talk, and MICUNAY programs with youth.

Susie Holmes, Principal, Torrance, CA

CHOICE Doesn’t Take Time Away From the Curriculum

Equipping Youth to Make Healthy Choices

Susie Holmes | Principal – Torrance Unified School District

Tim Stowe, Chief Academic Officer, Torrance Unified School District

CHOICE and Word of Mouth

CHOICE Is Evidence-Based

Tim Stowe, Ed.D. | Deputy Superintendent, Administrative Services – Torrance Unified School District

Ed Cue, Director, Teen Court, Santa Barbara, CA

Free Talk Is an Asset

High Percentage of Youth Saying “Thank You”

Ed Cue | Director, Community Outreach; Teen Court Manager – Santa Barbara, CA

Carrie L. Johnson, Ph.D. | Wahpeton Dakota

Urban Native American Youth Face Unique Challenges

Participating in Traditional Practices Improves Outcomes for Native American Youth

Carrie Johnson, Ph.D. | Wahpeton Dakota – Director, Seven Generations; United American Indian Involvement – Los Angeles, CA

Group of teens posing in front of the camera
Group of teens talking in the park after school
Group of teens hanging out
Group of five teens talking on the stairs
We know that this program is working and it’s helping our students make those good choices and be aware of what’s out there.

Tim Stowe, Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent, Administrative Services
Torrance Unified School District

Quotation Mark[With] the communication in a group setting, not only were the kids present in groups, but they were involved.
Ed CueDirector, Community Outreach; Teen Court Manager – Santa Barbara, CA
Quotation MarkStudents will come on a repeated basis to the program to be able to talk about things that they’re learning.
Tim Stowe, Ed.D.Deputy Superintendent, Administrative Services – Torrance Unified School District
Quotation MarkProject CHOICE is evidence-based and it works and the students enjoy it.
Susie HolmesPrincipal – Torrance Unified School District
Quotation MarkI highly recommend the MICUNAY program for any of our American Indian programs that are serving our youth.
Carrie Johnson, Ph.D.Wahpeton Dakota – Director, Seven Generations; United American Indian Involvement – Los Angeles, CA
Quotation MarkFree Talk has been a marvelous addition to our Teen Court program.
Ed CueDirector, Community Outreach; Teen Court Manager – Santa Barbara, CA
Quotation MarkProject CHOICE is evidence-based and it works and the students enjoy it.
Susie HolmesPrincipal – Torrance Unified School District
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Group MI For Teens

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Participating in Traditional Practices Improves Outcomes for Native American Youth

Urban Native American Youth Face Unique Challenges

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High Percentage of Youth Saying “Thank You”

Free Talk Is an Asset

CHOICE Is Evidence-based

CHOICE and Word of Mouth

Equipping Youth to Make Healthy Choices

CHOICE Doesn’t Take Time Away from the Curriculum

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How can I best use norms feedback with the teens in my group?

What’s the ideal group size?

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How do I deal with difficult teens in my group?

How do I apply motivational interviewing in a group setting with teens?

Welcome to Group MI for Teens