Safe Passages Early Childhood Strategy, also known as the Oakland Early Childhood Initiative, identifies and supports children 0-5 exposed to family and community violence or at risk for exposure, in order to prevent future violent behavior and victimization. The strategy consists of four key components:

1. Implementation of the Second Step violence prevention curriculum at early childhood education sites;
2. Mental Health consultations;
3. Parent-child psychotherapy; and
4. Coordination of services and providers.
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