Bullying & Violence Prevention Workshop

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (January 11, 2006) – Scottsdale Unified School District invites parents, teachers and community members to attend The Academy workshop entitled Bullying & Violence Prevention at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, January 18, in Building 8 at the Paiute Community Center, 6535 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale. The presentation will be in Spanish.

At this workshop, you will learn ways to help equip children and adolescents with effective alternatives to deal with violence and intimidation.

This program will be presented by the Scottsdale Prevention Institute (SPI). SPI is a private non-profit organization that serves more than 20,000 children, youth and families each year. SPI provides a wide range of services from prevention, intervention and support for clients ages five to eighteen. The agency also works closely with and helps shape the major systems that impact the young people and families in the community. SPI is involved in such diverse areas as mental heath, juvenile justice, positive youth development and education.

In addition, teachers who attend the presentation can receive Career Ladder hours or staff development points, as well as recertification credits.

Future Academy topics include depression and suicide risks, substance use prevention, sexual health, family communication and preparing for the "real world". To view the complete Academy calendar, please visit the district Web site at: http://www.susd.org/district/forparents/The%20Academy2005-2006.pdf.

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