Monday, February 7, 2011

New Group Devoted to Reducing Amount and Effect of Bullying

 The next meeting of the McHenry County Anti-Bullying Network will be held at the Woodstock Library, 414 W. Judd Street on Saturday, February 19 from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M.

The newly formed is organization devoted to reducing the amount and effects of bullying in schools and among children and teens generally.  The group is open to parents, teachers and other school staff, others who work with children and youth who are interested in helping to alleviate this problem.

The group is sponsored by Principled Minds, a non-profit organization based in Woodstock that seeks justice and equality for all persons in McHenry County.  Principled Minds has made efforts to combat bullying one of its highest priorities and recently was a sponsor of the Don’t Kick the Penguins anti-bulling program at McHenry County College.

For more information e-mail Principled Minds President Dan Larsen at dplarsen1073@att.net.

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