General Comments
Positive Peer Groups
'Sounds like an excellent program. I couldn’t have designed a better one
myself! I am delighted to hear that it works.'
-- Judith Rich Harris, National Best-selling author of The Nurture Assumption
(Touchstone Books).
Administrators’
Comments
Peaceful Peers
'It’s all about choices. Students can make appropriate choices once they’ve
been given the skills to do so. This program gives the students these skills.'
-- L. Knight, Glenbrook Elementary
Positive Peer Groups
'The Positive Peer Groups program is helping at-risk kids find their ways.'
-- Kathleen Allo, Principal, Sr. Mary, Akron
REACT Program
'The program provides a very organized and consistent presentation of the ideas
of conflict resolution and anger management.'
-- Mary Heramb, St. William
Students’ Comments
Teens Resisting Violence
'Learning how to
defuse someone else’s anger is a skill that I will need the rest of my life.
After taking this class, I feel the change in society and violence will begin
with us.'
-- Student, Goodrich Middle School
Successful Teen Living
'I like how we, as a class, discuss everything with each other so that we can
hear what others are feeling. Some people can change for the better if they
learn to listen.'
-- Student, St. Peter Chanel High School
Positive Peer Groups
'I have never been chosen for anything. I love our group. It’s the best thing
that has happened to me!'
-- Student, Metro Catholic
'The facilitator really cares about us and we are even
coming in on Saturdays to paint our school. Since before we didn’t even come
on school days, I’d say that’s pretty good.'
-- Student, Lake Academy
Teachers’ Comments
Teens Resisting Violence
'Making students aware of the effect of violence on society and how the media
glorify it AND empowering kids to make a difference is helping ours students
meet the challenge.'
-- Teacher, Central Middle School
REACT program
'The students relate the material discussed and value the tools to make good
choices in uncomfortable situations.'
-- Mrs. Bollins, Holy Family, Stow
Positive Peer Groups
'Students are speaking to others about their accomplishments and their group
projects. The participants are demonstrating their ability to be leaders for the
first time.'
Karen A. Cery, St. William