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the j has fod mat me friends of buliyingl office workers and authe tads said joanne rfvatel fee and concern hut cumrnings a doctoral psychology student at york w forward that reinf6rces the system she university involved in the gayre initiative r these educational programs will help every- 7 one to know how to define the differences in bully ing arid peer conflict she said its aimed at pre- vention to raise awareness before the problems arise so everyone is better able to deal with it the kids we hear about carrying weapons and vandal- izing in high school those problems just didnt spring upwhen they turned 14the patterns were set long ago said we talk about whats fair and whats not we ask them to think how they felt at a time they were being bullied we show them how they can come forwardand support meirjpeersand that its the sameas reporting a fire or any other safety issue she said a smauchange in the system can mean big changes in the school yard if ho one confronts the bully he or she is sue- ceeding at dominating the group as soon as other kids signaltheir approval for change the bully wont get the same reinforcement we dont have to change all kids just some sgtjohn sheldon of york regional police said any program that helps curb violences worth sup porting ifwecanwork towards an educational system l- r that is free of violence orpotentialvi6lence were workshbps seminars on conflict resolution ahlead of the game sheldon said anger management and raising empathy among if kids are aware what is not acceptable at an children arejbeirigofferedto staff in elementary early age it will beatfruit when they attend sec- schools day care centres aftefscliool care pro ondary school s grams and recreation arid sports programs cayres shawn shepheard said organiairsare partners in the- initiative include both york looking for input from parents kids parents coun- region school boards tiieyork regional police and- cils and teachers j the lamarsh centre forresearchjon violence and the committee will studyexisting antibuuying conflict resolution at york university programs and try to expand and coordinate them its about ithe abuse of power the intent to into one comprehensive action plan cause harm or psychological distress and itfca pat- for more information call 7270022 ext 3240 if kids areavvarewhatis not acceptable at an early age it will bear fruit when they attend secondary school hartman mckay merfs glotihiers markhams source for fine menswear offering famous names such as bugatti descente lipson nautica and matteo maas vic and his experienced staff will ensure you make a good impression this spring y co r n e r of vv a rd e ri bijl3ang fined these are the four factors that define bullying- theres apowef irribalancerorie against many a sizedif- jerencepmargiriaulejl tads orithe outside of the in group majorities versus minorities- no riiatter the race and greater abilityrsuchas in sports activities- tfiefes mterittpcause karrri jts riot an accident teasing gone bad or a joke v yictims feeldistressed- f itterids to be repeated reinforcing the pattern- v be a big brother mim re i this message brought to you as a community service of the cconomslflnbune -is- fevvi dinnerj the ontario trillium foundation la fondation trillium de lontario triluum invrtesou to a town hall meeting in york region thomhill wedapril1279pjti thbrnfiill community centre markhani wedapril26 markham village community centre newmarket j thurs april 27 79pjn raytwinney complex- lounge 2 join us for a review of the achievements of 19992000 grant recipients in your community o- the launch of ou new20002p01 guidelines the ontario trillium foundation grants 71 million annually to charitable and nonprofit organizations in simcoeyork for initiatives in arts culture environment human sodal services and sports recreation trillium is an agency of the ministry of citizenship culture and recreation and receives 100 million annually from the government of ontario v 7 p for 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