 Senator Owen H. Johnson Learns How to Steer Clear of Bullies at Forest Avenue Elementary School in West Babylon
BABYLON, NY: Senator Owen H. Johnson of the 4th Senate District recently observed a Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) Steer Clear of Bullies presentation made to a 4th grade inclusion class at Forest Avenue Elementary School in West Babylon. The multi-media bully prevention program was presented by CAPS trained volunteer, Bonnie Marks, and was designed to promote empathy and help build social and assertiveness skills in 4th and 5th graders.
“Senator Johnson has been a long-standing supporter of CAPS’ mission to prevent child abuse and neglect on Long Island. We are truly grateful for his legislative appropriations which enable us to present our programs to children in his district,” said Alane Fagin, Executive Director.
Steer Clear of Bullies is one of the many student-targeted, developmentally-appropriate workshops that are offered free to all Long Island schools, grades 2-12. A complete listing of CAPS prevention-through-education programs for students, as well as those for parents and school professionals, can be viewed at http://www.capsli.org"
Founded in 1982, Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) is Long Island’s leading non-profit resource on the prevention of child abuse, peer harassment and neglect. For information on how to make a donation, schedule a class or volunteer, call 516-621-0552 or 631-289-3240, or e-mail speaktocaps@optonline.net |
