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Dear Friend,
The New Jersey Commission on Bullying in Schools report There Isn't a Moment to Lose,
found that school harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) is a
significant impediment to effective education and the well-being of our
youth. In addition, HIB can result in low self-esteem, anxiety,
depression and psychotic symptoms, poor academic performance in victims
as well as an increase in the illegal use of weapons and gang
recruitment in schools. It is most disturbing to note that suicide
and violence towards others are the most extreme and harmful
manifestations of distress associated with HIB. According to the
report, 1 in 10 youth is "having the worst day of their lives every day
that they go to school because of harsh treatment by peers." Prevention
First's bullying prevention programs can assist those schools, families
and communities concerned with this issue. Call us today to
request a program. Since 1967, Prevention First has served as the
premiere prevention education resource in Monmouth County. Our
staff of prevention professionals has been trained in evidence-based
bullying prevention curricula which span the continuum from pre-K to
high school.
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| Prevention First Rolled Out New Bullying Prevention Programs | | Prevention First introduced three new programs to
coincide with October being National Bullying Prevention Month.
They
each focus on the alarming problem of bullying which is quickly
increasing. "Child and teen bullying and cyber-bullying are at an all
time high," stated Prevention First's Executive Director, Mary Pat
Angelini. WHAT IF... is one of the new programs, based
on the MTV hit show, If You Really Knew Me. It aims to break down the
barriers of prejudices by opening the lines of communication. "This
program will change the way teens understand each other and increase
acceptance. We encourage students to "get real" and see each other in a
different, positive light and take steps towards change and compassion."
said Nicki Francis, Community Development Specialist. Ms. Francis is a
certified Bullying Prevention Specialist and will be implementing WHAT IF... for high school age youth.
The other two programs being introduced by Prevention First are IT TAKES COURAGE and COURAGEOUS KIDS
for middle school and elementary school aged children, respectively.
Ms. Angelini went on to say,"Our agency has always strived to be
relevant to the issues at hand- and relevant to the needs of our
community. Since the establishment of our earliest underage drinking
project to our focus on the rising problem of prescription drug use to
our most current development of bullying prevention programs based in
research, Prevention First is always at the forefront of opportunities
to help our children stay healthy, safe, and drug-free."
For information on booking one of these programs for your school or youth group, please contact Helen Varvi, Program Development Specialist at 732-663-1800 ext. 212 or visit Prevention First on the web at www.PreventionFirst.net
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| Prevention First Brings in Bullying Experts | | New Jersey Bullying Prevention Conference:
Know It, Understand It, Change It
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the Double Tree in Tinton Falls, NJ,
Prevention First hosted the New Jersey Bullying Prevention Conference:
Know It, Understand It, Change It from 9am to 4pm. "The lineup of expert
speakers addressed all aspects of bullying in today's society. On the
heels of the Rutgers tragedy, it is more important than ever for all
members of our community to learn about bullying. It's not the
schoolyard bully anymore. This conference focused not only on
identifying the issues of bullying and its many forms, but also
concentrated on solutions for a positive change in any setting." said
Mary Pat Angelini, Executive Director and CEO of Prevention First.
The
keynote speaker was Dennis D. Embry, Ph.D., whose work on prevention of
substance abuse, violence and mental illness among children has been
featured in national media such as the Today Show, Good Morning America,
the New York Times, the Associated Press and others. He has been a
policy and program consultant for very diverse organizations on child
and family issues, from Sesame Street to the Pentagon.
Other presenters were Nicki Francis, BA, Bullying Prevention
Specialist, who spoke on the subject of The Real Deal on Bullying,
Luanne Peterpaul, Esq. and Frank Vespa-Papaleo, Esq. who talked
about the Legal Aspects of Bullying, and Karen Gillespie, BA, who
discussed Dating Violence: What it is and What it isn't.
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2010 Excellence in Prevention Awards
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