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Adults and Children Together Against Violence

Description

From the website: ACT-Adults and Children Together-Against Violence is a violence prevention project that focuses on adults who raise, care for, and teach young children ages 0 to 8 years. It is designed to prevent violence by helping these adults to be positive role models and learn the skills to teach young children nonviolent ways to resolve conflicts, deal with frustration, and handle anger. Decades of research have shown that early childhood is a critical period in a child’s life when children learn basic interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and self-control. It is a good time to teach positive behavior and the skills needed to get along with others. ACT is one of the few violence prevention programs to focus on this important time in a child’s life. The ACT Project includes a national media campaign and training for community professionals.  For media information: Select media violence and children from the drop down menu.

Topic(s): Violence & Aggression

User Type(s): Advocate, Educator

Address

750 First Street NE
Washington DC 20002
Washington, District Of Columbia 20002

Contact Information

Phone(s): 202-336-5500
URL(s): http://www.actagainstviolence.org

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