Educators

Bullying

G.R.E.A.T. Addresses Bullying

The G.R.E.A.T. Program teaches children life skills that are useful in making choices and decisions and in setting goals for their future. G.R.E.A.T. shows children how to interact with others, communicate, resolve conflict, and manage anger through role-playing scenarios and structured activities. G.R.E.A.T. also combats bullying issues by offering components at several different levels: elementary schools, middle schools, and families.

Read More...button

Benefits of Having a G.R.E.A.T. Program in Your School

  • The G.R.E.A.T. Program provides students with opportunities to model and practice life skills and attitudes needed to treat others with respect and empathy, make better life choices, and set positive and achievable goals.
  • The G.R.E.A.T. middle and elementary school curricula integrate the Standards for the English Language Arts, published jointly by the National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association, and the National Health Education Standards, developed by the Joint Committee on National Health Education Standards.
  • The G.R.E.A.T. Program integrates prevention practices to increase protective factors, such as school bonding, feeling safe at school, having the ability to solve problems, and being resourceful in seeking out sources of support.
Read More...button

G.R.E.A.T. Informational Materials

At a Glance

GREAT Informational Materials
Privacy Policy Policies and Disclaimers
Office of Juvenile Justice Logo Institute for Intergovernmental Research Logo
Privacy Policy Policies and Disclaimers