It is critical that your organization is creating a culture where bullying does not occur in your after-school programs. Not only can bullying escalate to peer-to-peer abuse, but it also creates trauma for the youth involved. We have developed a new activity that will prepare staff to intervene and stop potential bullying scenarios that may happen in your after-school programs. We encourage you to download and use this at your next staff training.

Operating after-school programs that take place at a school or other off-site location can pose unique challenges for youth-serving organizations. Specifically, ensuring that youth understand your organization’s policies and procedures still apply, regardless of where your programming takes place. Review our list of key priorities and expectations your organization can implement in an after-school setting to overcome these challenges and keep kids safe. 

Hurricane Preparedness
As we continue through hurricane season, it is critical to prepare your facilities, property, vehicles, staff, and communities. We have gathered a list of key items to consider when preparing and responding to a hurricane.

Preventing Injuries During Play
Playtime is a common time when we see injuries happen between youth. Whether youth are pushing, colliding, or throwing items at each other, there are strategies staff can take to prevent these injuries. Distribute our micro-learning on preventing injuries during play to your staff as a quick refresher.