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Schaefer Institute

Life Advice for Children to Young Adults

Non-Profit Organization

Celebrating Over 30 Years of Giving​

Bob Schaefer 

Founder

Christine Schaefer Haggerty

Chairman

Founded in 1993, we are a totally volunteer non-profit organization that continues to research, develop and produce highly acclaimed educational programs in various formats.  Our programs address the critical issues, needs and concerns affecting children to young adults.  We also provide support materials for home and schools.

 

​As parents, we want the best for our children - the best relationships, schools and jobs.  In order to provide the best, we must equip them with the knowledge and tools required to navigate the ever-changing world and the unfair, dangerous or negative emotional situations they may face.  We do not lecture, preach or prod, we simply offer sound life saving advice.  Thank You for visiting!

​Our Ongoing Pledge  |  Since 1993

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NO Administrative Costs

  • Including All Salaries

  • 100% of Donations Support Our Mission

Once you have seen the scope of our programs, we are sure you will agree that they are of vital importance to children and young adults.

Introducing

Don't Be A Victim Slide Presentation 

Version 1

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Our goal is to change the attitude and behavior of young adults toward their own safety, by providing valuable proven tips to help prevent acts of horrific violence from occurring.

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​A benchmark format in schools and businesses.​​​​​​

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 1996 Our 1st Video
27/ Minutes | 9 Editions
Student Crime Awareness Video

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The "Student Crime Awareness' Video contains valuable information for young adults to help make them more aware of their surroundings both on and off campus, in the workplace and less likely to become a victim of a crime.“

Program Host

​Dan Whitney  a.k.a. Larry the Cable Guy

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As a young comedian, Dan did a masterful job as the program host.  He captured and sustained the interest of the young viewers, enabling him to get across this vital subject.  It was not hard to see that Dan was destined to be a great success!

​​​SUPPORT

We are thankful to have earned the

support of many including:

 

MetLife - Key Bank - Xerox - Wells Fargo

PGA of America - UBS PaineWebber

Paul Newman & Newman's Own Foundation

USbank - Ernst & Young - Fujifilm USA 

Altria - Office Depot - St. Louis Cardinals

Intracoastal Health Foundation WPB FL

Audio Vectors, Cape Coral, FL

Atlas Equipment, SLC, UT

WPBF25 (ABC) PBG FL

Warner Chappell Music NYC

       City of Houston TX Mayor's Office              

​PROGRAM USERS

 

We are proud of the enormous success

of our programs, and those that have

benefited from their use:

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U.S. Customs - DEA 

Federal Bureau of Prisons​

NY, NJ & PA Transit Authorities

FL Dept. of Corrections

Westport CT Police Dept.

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office

Florida Power & Light - Aramark

Good Samaritan & St. Mary's

        Medical Centers WPB FL

Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach - Elks USA

Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City

Comerica Bank - Office Depot

​Memphis TN Public PS - Chevron

Duke University - University of Texas

Boys & Girls Clubs of America - The Citadel

​Columbus OH Public PS - ExxonMobil

Washington DC PS - Grambling University

Miami-Dade County PS - New York City PS

TESTIMONIALS​​​​​​​

​​​National Clearinghouse for

Drug & Alcohol Administration

U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services

"Your programs were reviewed

and found to be scientifically accurate...

you are to be congratulated on

developing these important products." 

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Catholic Diocese of

Salt Lake City Schools

"The Target Drugs programs are very impressive, most notably the

comprehensive interactive DVD."

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​​​The Benjamin School

North Palm Beach, FL

   " This book nicely addresses the needs

of this very critical issue facing our

children and society today.  Please

keep our school apprised of any

future publications." â€‹â€‹

​​U.S. Department of Education

“We commend you for your fine work...

the programs are comprehensive and well organized...clearly presented and appropriate for a wide-ranging audience, including educators and parents."

 

Florida Catholic Conference 

“…excellent programs that will be an

asset to all of our schools statewide…

we are proud to give the programs our highest recommendation.” 

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Boys and Girls Clubs of America 

"We successfully implemented your program into our education curriculum. 

Our next important step is to provide our members' families with this much

needed information."

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 Florida Office of Drug Control 

"Your programs are appropriate

for use in Florida Schools.

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Series

Our programs are of vital importance and

are produced in various formats that capture and sustain the interest of young viewers.

 

FORMATS​​

  • Presentations

  • Videos

  • Short Videos

  • eBooks

  • Print

 

VALUES

Of utmost concern to us all is the lack of adequate values education.

 

The series is a great vehicle for values to be explored, learned and personalized in the most creative and captivating ways.

Series Rationale

Story & Activity Book 

 Our 1st Reached

750,000

Homes, Schools, Hospitals, Corporations

Law Enforcement Agencies

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PAST PROGRAMS

Nationally Acclaimed Leaders

in the production of Drug Education, Awareness and Avoidance Programs.

Click to view the contents of the comprehensive Target Drugs Educational  Resource Version 9.

Schaefer

Institute

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 4440 PGA Boulevard  |  Suite 308

Palm Beach Gardens, FL  33410

 

Email  bob@schaeferinstitute.org​​​

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  All rights reserved.

"A Safe Day Is A Great Day" E-book

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​​​​Children learn vital safety messages

in a very enjoyable manner.​​

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