SCEPTRE

What they do

The Sceptre Foundation is Committed to Creating A Supportive Judgment-free and Natural Environment for Children Youth and Families Where They Are Valued Treated With Dignity and Given Opportunities to Realize Their Full Potential. Sceptre and Its Partners Are Responding to The Urgent Need to Support Youth Who Are Faced With Challenges Including Sexual Behaviors Poverty Social Messages and Pressure to Engage In Risky Behaviors. Raising Sexually Healthy Children Requires A Combination of Strong Relationships Open Communication and Clear Messages Regarding Values and Expectations Between Parent and Children. Consequently The Methods Used to Respond to These Challenges Include Positive Youth Development and Behavioral Interventions and Suppression. Multiple Stakeholders Throughout The City Are Working Actively Together to Engage Youth and Families Positively and to Prevent and Address Impulsive and Risky Sexual Behaviors. The Program Serves 45 Students 10 -16 Each Year Olds.