Life Advice for
Children to Young Adults
Schaefer Institute
A 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!
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.​​​​​​
1996 Our 1st Video
27/ Minutes | 9 Editions
Student Crime Awareness Video
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."
​​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 appropriatefor use in Florida Schools.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Our Drug Education Initiative
1996-2020​
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.
Series
Our children's programs are developed with the assistance of law enforcement officials, counselors, psychologists and educators and are designed to educate and entertain.
Characters and situations are created to be both elementary and instructional, reflecting cultural and social diversity. These educational programs incorporate learning and value systems which require the participation of an adult for maximum benefit to the child.
Series Rationale
Story & Activity Book​
Story & Activity Book
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Our 1st Program Reached
750,000
Homes, Schools, Hospitals, Corporations,
Law Enforcement Agencies​​
​"A Safe Day Is A Great Day" E-book​​​
Schaefer Institute
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4440 PGA Boulevard | Suite 308
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Email bob@schaeferinstitute.org​​​
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We visit many venues that pose potential threats.
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A highly effective vehicle to help children learn important safety messages in a very enjoyable manner.
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A Safe Day Is A Great Dy incorporates learning and value systems which require the participation of an adult for maximum benefit to the child.​​​
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