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Inclusion-Focused Rock Latino Program Launched

For the past 27 years, Rock In Prevention has combined music, the arts, and an evidence-based curriculum in educating children in the skills and methods to prevent bullying and the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substances. In October, 2016, Rock In Prevention founder Pat McManus, a certified substance abuse counselor and recording artist, announced the launch of a new “Rock Latino” educational program.

Mr. McManus is well known as a musician and launched training for the Spanish-language program along with fellow recording artists Margaux Hovda and Marcelo Arevalo. The training was held at the Austin Convention Center as part of the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) Annual Conference.

Speaking of the impetus for the Rock Latino effort, Mr. McManus described a need for education on pressing social issues in a way that breaks through cultural and language barriers with core messages of personal responsibility and inclusion. He went on to note that, in order to thrive, children require a safe and supportive environment that extends to the home, school, and neighborhood.