Girl Scout Troop 615 with Sweet J |
The program, which was designed in coordination with the National Campaign to Stop Violence (NCSV), focuses on teaching children about Action, Bravery and Compassion. During an interactive workshop, Sweet J talked to the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts about how to take a stand against bullying behaviors.
“It’s important to stand up for one another and show others that you care about them,” Sweet J told the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.
“It’s important to stand up for one another and show others that you care about them,” Sweet J told the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.
Yorktown Girl Scout Abriannah learns ball-handling skills from Sweet J. |
An estimated six out of 10 teens witness bullying at least once a day. Both the Harlem Globetrotters and the Girl Scouts believe that reaching children with bullying prevention tips early in their lives can teach valuable lessons in character and empathy. Through The ABCs of Bullying Prevention, the Harlem Globetrotters hope to show children that they can offer support to one another to help stop bullying.