What is ECHO?
ECHO is a decision-making curriculum that is grounded in principles of behavioral science, behavioral health and cognitive behavioral interventions (CBI) and is designed to help young people develop skills to make thoughtful decisions in difficult, often high-stakes and emotionally charged situations. Research shows this kind of curriculum can help keep participants safe from violence and improve their engagement with school and their communities. Created by the University of Chicago in partnership with local practitioners and young people, ECHO’s flexible design allows facilitators to use it in different settings and adapt lessons to their own contexts.