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PA CARES – A Highmark Healthy High 5 Bullying Prevention Program
FACT SHEET
- PA CARES (Creating an Atmosphere of Respect and Environment for Success) is a Highmark Healthy High 5 bullying prevention program made possible through a Highmark Foundation grant of $2.3 million to the Center for Safe Schools, an agency of the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit.
- PA CARES strives to help school personnel strengthen their efforts to reduce bullying behaviors and provide safe and nurturing learning environments for students.
- The PA CARES program is administered by the Center for Safe Schools.
- Schools must complete an online application to be considered for support from PA CARES.
- Schools that are chosen to participate receive a grant of up to $7,500 and are provided bullying prevention readiness tools, technical assistance support and bullying prevention training resources.
- Schools selected to participate will fully implement the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, complete the online Preventing School Violence Readiness Series and participate in training and evaluation activities conducted by the Center for Safe Schools.
- Approximately 75 applicants will be chosen to participate in PA CARES during 2009. Additional schools will be chosen in 2010.
- The Center for Safe Schools is accepting applications for the second half of the 2008-09 school year through Nov. 7, 2008, and awardees will be notified in early December.
- For more information on PA CARES, visit www.safeschools.info/pacares.
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