Ethnic and Character Education Program

Through interactive lessons given by CJIS Division staff, the six pillars of character --trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship -- will be taught to elementary, middle, and high school students. The program will address the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects of moral life.

The Lunch Bunch Program

The Lunch Bunch Program addresses the special needs of students who attend Rock Cave Elementary and South Harrison Middle Schools, CJIS Division Partners for Citizenship and Education Schools. Team leaders from the FBI talk to students about academic challenges, addictions to drugs and alcohol, and communication with parents. They also cover topics such as death, divorce, peer pressure, and self-esteem. Team leaders meet with students twice a month during lunch. The Lunch Bunch Program gives students a chance to talk to an adult - other than a parent or teacher -- in a nonthreatening environment.

Fatal Vision (Driving Under the Influence) Goggles Program

The Fatal Vision Goggles Program is a training tool used by the CJIS Division COP to demonstrate the dangers of impaired driving. The Goggles distort a student's vision, simulating what it is like to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Bully Prevention Program

The Bully Prevention Program provides elementary, middle, and high school students with tips and strategies for handling bullies, which is a big problem facing children today. Students are made aware of the physical, verbal, and psychological aspects of bullying along with steps that can be taken to deal with bullies.

The program can also be geared towards adult groups to educate them on ways to prevent and address the problem of bullying. The program provides tips to parents and teachers on how to handle situations which involve bullying.