OUR WORK
At MOVE, we believe in using physical fitness and group counseling to help our youth develop skills needed to navigate the world ahead of them.
Through the use of physical activities and group counseling techniques, we help students develop the skills to resolve conflict, manage stress, and cope with issues that are prevelant in their lives.
Introduce
Work with students to introduce mental and physical health connections
Improve
Improve mental
and physical health, decrease
behavior infractions and increase overall
grade point average.
Train
Train parents on the connections between mental and physical health, and community resources.
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OUR WHY
Students in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas are falling victim to the school-to-prison pipeline.
It’s clear that schools and political systems must help address how unequal treatment in the classroom contributes to the school-to-prison pipeline.
At the same time, we believe it’s equally important to help scholars understand and address their inability to cope with the frustrations that stem from their environments, such as stress and conflict.
RACIAL DISPARITY IN SCHOOL
Students of Color are suspended and expelled 3 times more than white students
COMMUNITY VIOLENCE
Students of color struggle with Conflict Resolution. The lack of these skills are responsible for the rising number of fights and violence .
UNHEALTHY COPING MECHANISMS
Students of color struggle with coping and communicating needs and frustrations
HOW DID WE GET HERE
Black students in the United States are subject to disciplinary action at rates much higher than their white counterparts. These disciplinary actions put students at higher risk for negative life outcomes, including involvement in the criminal justice system.
OUR PURPOSE
Use physical activity to relieve stress, and reduce impulsive behaviors
To encourage students to express themselves at home
and in school, in ways that are appropriate and productive
·Improve communication with peers by modeling respect for self and others
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Teach self-regulation of moods, how to monitor stress,
and control emotional behavior
Building confidence and self- expectations by setting and reaching'short-term goals
Our Partners
