Tag Archives: Talk it out

Take Ten Team presents at Hannah & Friends

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Lauren

Yesterday, Take Ten Director Ellen Kyes presented a workshop on conflict resolution and violence prevention at Hannah & Friends in South Bend.  Kyes was assisted by Take Ten Team Members Lauren Kross and Rachael Foster. Attendees gained knowledge about the … Continue reading →

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How can you be a positive force in ending bullying?

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Lauren

By Lauren Kross, AmeriCorps Member Each week I teach at least four Take Ten classes in local schools.  In addition, I serve as the full time AmeriCorps member for the program and assist with several projects. Being a part of … Continue reading →

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How can youth influence bullying prevention?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Lauren

By Rachael Foster, AmeriCorps Member and Blogger of the Week! In February, I attended the Memorial Community Plunge in South Bend. This event focused on the challenges and strategies of taking on the modern neighborhood bully. A victim used to … Continue reading →

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How is bullying connected to technology?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Lauren

By Anna Boarini, Take Ten Volunteer “Technology is an amazing when it works,” said my Mom. I agree with her, but I would add that technology is an amazing thing when it works and is used in a positive manner. … Continue reading →

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How has technology changed bullying?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Lauren

By Melissa Buddie, Take Ten Volunteer Technology has presented new challenges in combating bullying in school. Through cell phones and social media, a student can bully another from outside the classroom. This makes it hard for the victim to escape … Continue reading →

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Volunteer applies Take Ten to her own life

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Lauren

By Anna Marie Boarini, Take Ten Volunteer I use Take Ten in my life all the time. Not that I am constantly in conflict, but life is full of ups and downs and Take Ten can help me deal with … Continue reading →

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AmeriCorps Member reflects on Take Ten involvement

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Lauren

By Reem Abu-Gdairi, Take Ten Volunteer and AmeriCorps Member at the Robinson Community Learning Center Youth violence had always been an issue that adults I’ve grown up around tend to look at as a natural part of growing up. In … Continue reading →

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Volunteer finds change in perspective regarding violence

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Lauren

By Anna Marie Boarini, Take Ten Volunteer and blogger of the week! When I began volunteering with Take Ten, I was taking a seminar with Ellen Kyes. In the class, we learned about youth violence, how boys and girls handle … Continue reading →

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