Junior Teen Institute (J.T.I.)

During the 2004–2005 school year, Recovery & Prevention Resources in combination with Olentangy Local Schools and Delaware City Schools implemented Junior Teen Institute (J.T.I.).

J.T.I. is an after school leadership program for middle school students that promotes healthy life choices, including being alcohol, tobacco and drug free.

The program focuses on four components: education, personal growth, service projects, and drug-free activities. Providing these experiences for youth facilitates the development of important protective factors shown to decrease the likelihood of substance use.

Participants focus on self-esteem, peer pressure, conflict resolution, and education about the harms associated with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.