Bullying Prevention Workshop for Parents Scheduled

Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by the Lawrence Township Education Foundation. 

The Lawrenceville Elementary School Character Workshops continue in 2013 with a presentation on “Top Tools for Preventing Bullying.”

This free workshop, part of a series now in its second year will be held at Lawrence High School on Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.  The workshop is organized by the Character Team at Lawrenceville Elementary School and funded by a grant from the Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF).

Naomi Drew will be the featured speaker for the evening.  Ms. Drew is recognized around the world for her work in conflict resolution, peacemaking, and anti-bullying. 

Attendees will learn the latest on what to do if your child is being bullied, how to prevent him or her from being a target, what to do if you suspect your child is bullying someone else, and ways to help your child stand up for themselves and others.

Free registration for the “Top Tools for Preventing Bullying ” workshop can be completed online at www.nokiddingaboutbullying.eventbrite.com or by calling the LTEF office at 609-219-0340.

Free childcare will be available at Lawrence High School during the workshop.

The Lawrence Township Education Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to enhancing educational opportunities for Lawrence Township public school students; it has funded over 500 programs in the Lawrence schools since 1992.  For more information about LTEF and the programs it supports, contact Executive Director Ivy Cohen at 219-0340 or email info@ltefnj.org.