"VIOLENCE FREE-HEALTHY
CHOICES FOR KIDS" is an elementary school program that teaches fourth,
fifth, and sixth grade students alternative choices for handling
interpersonal conflict. This program teaches all upper elementary
students healthy resolution skills that may prevent them from becoming the
next generation of adult victims and abusers of domestic violence.
This curriculum was designed
with some significant goals and objectives in mind and has been
copyrighted. The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center has been given permission
to provide this program.
This curriculum has been
approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Pennsylvania
Commission on Crime and Delinquency funded the development of this
program. National and state educational organizations are now
recognizing the impact family violence has on our children in the school
system.
LET'S GIVE OUR
KIDS
A "FAIR" FIGHTING CHANCE
"Violence Free-Healthy
Choices for Kids" helps hte students answer the following questions:
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When should I talk to
someone?
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Who should I talk to?
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How can I get help?
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What are some safe choices?
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Are there other kids like
me?
Students living in homes where
there is domestic violence may exhibit the following signs:
MAKE YOUR
SCHOOL A
VIOLENCE FREE SCHOOL
1. SCHOOL PERSONNEL
INSERVICE - This helps teachers recognize the impact domestic violence has
on children.
2. PARENT WORKSHOP - This
helps parents understand the effects of domestic violence on children and
will present an overview of the program.
3. TEN WEEKLY CLASSROOM
PRESENTATIONS - This is a combination of lecture, videos, role plays, and
discussions on prevention skills. Some topics include bullying,
teasing, secrets, self-esteem, and fair fighting.
4. WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL
GROUPS - This is an opportunity for students who need personal space to talk
about issues discussed during classroom presentations.
5. GRADUATION - This is an
evening program which will recognize teachers, parents, and students for
their hard work and support.
