Enhances protective factors
Too Good for Violence focuses on risk factors that can be positively affected in the classroom: poor social skills, peer rejection, and inappropriate social behaviors. It enhances protective factors by providing opportunities for pro-social involvement; establishing positive norms, including healthy beliefs and clear standards; promoting bonding to pro-social peers; and increasing personal and social skills which research has associated with positive behaviors and student success.
Develops core character traits
Too Good for Violence promotes social and emotional learning by strengthening eight key character traits:
- Caring
- Cooperation
- Courage
- Fairness
- Honesty
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Self-discipline
Builds essential life skills
These skills enhance success in the classroom, on the playground and at home. They have been linked with school success and positive development.
- Conflict resolution
- Anger management
- Respect for self and others
- Effective communication
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