With bullying gaining the increased attention of individuals, schools, governments, and employers across the nation,
Downriver Community Federal Credit Union (DCFCU) of Lincoln Park, MI has joined the fight against bullying by providing the Duck Sense Bully Prevention Program to local Downriver schools.
The Duck Sense Bully Prevention Program was developed by Bully Prevention Expert, Richard Paul, and through a series of speaking engagements for DCFCU, a partnership was formed to begin providing his curriculum at no cost to principals and teachers who are seeking to prevent bullying in their schools. The program includes both a written curriculum that can be used by the teachers in the classroom and a special all-school assembly featuring the puppets and ventriloquism of Richard Paul.
"Any type of help we can get to get this problem under control is helpful. I will tell you that this program is wonderful," says Andrew Sueta, Principal of Foote Elementary, whose school had 372 students at their Bully Prevention Assembly to kick off the new program. To date, there have been 5 Lincoln Park elementary schools where this program has been implemented, all with positive reviews from the parents, teachers, principals, and students. The Credit Union is currently making plans to make this program available to more schools with the help of other Downriver businesses.
"The credit union philosophy of 'people helping people' is rooted in the principle that everyone deserves respect, regardless of income, education, appearance, or beliefs," explains Mark Tremper, the coordinator of the bully prevention program and Vice-President for the Credit Union, "Showing respect is foundational for a strong community and participating in a program that encourages respect for others is right in line with how we do business as a not-for�profit financial institution serving those who want an alternative to the big banks."
With bullying gaining the increased attention of individuals, schools, governments, and employers across the nation, Downriver Community Federal Credit Union (DCFCU) of Lincoln Park, MI has joined the fight against bullying by providing the Duck Sense Bully Prevention Program to local Downriver schools.
The Duck Sense Bully Prevention Program was developed by Bully Prevention Expert, Richard Paul, and through a series of speaking engagements for DCFCU, a partnership was formed to begin providing his curriculum at no cost to principals and teachers who are seeking to prevent bullying in their schools. The program includes both a written curriculum that can be used by the teachers in the classroom and a special all-school assembly featuring the puppets and ventriloquism of Richard Paul.
"Any type of help we can get to get this problem under control is helpful. I will tell you that this program is wonderful," says Andrew Sueta, Principal of Foote Elementary, whose school had 372 students at their Bully Prevention Assembly to kick off the new program. To date, there have been 5 Lincoln Park elementary schools where this program has been implemented, all with positive reviews from the parents, teachers, principals, and students. The Credit Union is currently making plans to make this program available to more schools with the help of other Downriver businesses.
"The credit union philosophy of 'people helping people' is rooted in the principle that everyone deserves respect, regardless of income, education, appearance, or beliefs," explains Mark Tremper, the coordinator of the bully prevention program and Vice-President for the Credit Union, "Showing respect is foundational for a strong community and participating in a program that encourages respect for others is right in line with how we do business as a not-for�profit financial institution serving those who want an alternative to the big banks."