Tag Archives: youth

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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What is your biggest challenge as a volunteer?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Lauren
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Violence can be prevented

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Lauren

By Rocky Stroud II, Take Ten Volunteer and AmeriCorps Member for Take Ten Upon beginning Take Ten, my views on youth violence and conflict resolution narrowed to girl gossip and cyber bullying. After entering the local schools, I came to … 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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Change in perspective for Take Ten volunteer

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Lauren

By Thomas Mann, Take Ten Volunteer Like many first time volunteers, I did not know what to expect the first day I walked into a classroom as a Take Ten volunteer.  I was eager to see how much the students … 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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