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    Environment is a leading protective factor; prosocial, involvement and reinforcement opportunities with family, school, peers and neighbors

    -Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D.

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    High risk behaviors are interrelated and preventable

    -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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    27.2% of white males 24.5% of Hispanic and 21% of black male students carried a weapon in public schools on at least 1 day of the 30 prior

    -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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    For every dollar we invest in these programs we get nearly $10 back in reduced welfare rolls, fewer health care costs and less crime

    -President Barack Obama

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    750,000 teens get pregnant every year

    Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D.

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    Top Risk Factors for Adolescent Problem Behaviors: Availability of Drugs | Availability of Firearms | Community Laws and Norms Favorable Toward Drug Use, Firearms, and Crime | Media Portrayals | Transitions and Mobility | Low Neighborhood Attachment | Com

    -Richard F. Catalano, Ph.D.

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    25.2% of white female students grade 9-12 were bullied on school property during the 12 months before a 2011 survey

    -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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    1 in 4 young women (26%) aged 14-19 years – or 3.2 million teenage girls – is infected with at least one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI)

    -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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    21.5% 9th grade Hispanic females seriously considered attempting suicide in a 2011 survey, 15.8% nationally

    -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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    25.9% of white female students grades 9-12 and 18% of Hispanic female students reported being electronically bullied in 2011

    -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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    Increasing opportunities, skills and recognition for children in elementary grades can put more children on a positive developmental path

    -R. F. Catalano Ph.D. & J . D. Hawkins, Ph.D.

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    Positive Youth Development Concepts: Social, emotional, behavioral, cognitive and moral competence | Self-efficacy | Positive emotions | Opportunities for positive social involvement | Recognition for positive behavior | Bonding | Positive norms | Clear a

    - R. F. Catalano Ph.D. & J . D. Hawkins, Ph.D.

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    9.6% of Hispanic females and 8% of black male students had not gone to school on at least 1 day during the prior 30 because of safety concerns

    -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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    41.4% of Hispanic, 34.3% of white and 31.4% of black female students grade 9-12 felt so depressed for 2 or more weeks they stopped some usual activities

    -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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    Early investment matters

    James J. Heckman, Ph. D., Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at The University of Chicago, Nobel Memorial Prize winner in Economics, and an expert in the economics of human development

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    Early childhood programs are one of the highest returns we have on the docket right now available to make an American society. So it is foolish not to use it.

    James J. Heckman, Ph. D., Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at The University of Chicago, Nobel Memorial Prize winner in Economics, and an expert in the economics of human development

    VIDEO Brief

Oceanseed Project transforms the lives of at-risk and our world by providing access to oceans, beaches, estuaries and watersheds accompanied with mentorship and student-centered curriculum in the humanities and sciences that fulfill national Common Core standards. Our students discover a world of possibilities through direct experience with their natural environment. Join our mission.

Watch, Join Us & Participate 900 Kids Campaign
Oceanseed Project 900 Children campaign With your help Oceanseed Project will access 900 new children, beginning to establish their direct connection with nature. Join us in our work and be the change that you desire!

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Your support directly determines the magnitude of our impact. Even if you can’t contribute, you can still help by getting the word out!

Oceanseed Project is a green, environmentally responsible, nonprofit organization, certified by the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program as compliant with regulatory agencies, exceeding rigorous environmental standards and program criteria for conserving resources, preventing pollution (soil, water, and air) and minimizing waste. Oceanseed Project’s science based operational framework improves the lives of those we serve, our community and world, both environmentally and economically.