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'Starts with Hello' Week kicks off today

This is "Start With Hello Week".  It's a program developed by Sandy Hook Promise, an organization founded in response to the shootings at Sandy Hook School.  One of the creators is Mark Barden, whose son Daniel was killed on 12-14.

 

Students who feel lonely, ignored or invisible at school are at an increased risk of becoming victims of bullying and depression or even harm themselves or others.

 

That's why Sandy Hook Promise created the no-cost Start With Hello program.  It teaches students in grades 2 through 12 the skills to reach out to those dealing with social isolation and help prevent violence before it happens.  Start With Hello helps raise awareness about social isolation and empowers students to reach out, say hello and create a culture of inclusion and kindness around them. 

 

Sandy Hook Promise provided all the materials needed to participate in the program, including the training.  The organization's goal is to bring the lifesaving program to 2,500 schools or youth organizations across the country.

 

With so many kids on social media, Barden says it's more important than ever to foster community connections.

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