COMPASS
VIOLENCE
PREVENTION
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COMPASS integrates our Violence Prevention Curriculum
into the daily activities of our students. This program was implemented by COMPASS staff in 1988 after a student was
shot and killed. The main goal of this program is to teach children how to handle potentially violent situations
without harming themselves or others. A comprehensive curriculum leads students through a variety of exercises,
including workshops and cooperative activities designed to help them learn more about themselves and how
they manage difficult situations. All of the students who school at COMPASS participate in Violence Prevention
Program during the academic year. Students who participate in the Violence Prevention Program engage in a variety of activities throughout the academic year. Staff members lead students through activities designed to promote cooperation, critical thinking skills and a heightened awareness of how violence affects our society. The curriculum aims at helping students identify and define the many faces of violence, normalize nonviolent anger, and identify positive responses to anger. The year long program culminates with our annual Violence Prevention Day Ceremony which brings together students, parents, and community leaders. Keynote speakers have included Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, Dr. Asa Hilliard, and State Senator Diane Wilkerson. The public is invited to attend! The Violence Prevention Program has been recognized by print and broadcast media as well as by the Massachusetts State Senate and the Massachusetts Legislature. Mellon New England has provided critical support to help sustain this curriculum. |