Story by Rosemary Leonetti.
Long Beach High School was one of only 10 schools to receive a Students United for Safe Schools grant from Child Abuse Prevention Services, a Long Island organization dedicated to preventing bullying and child abuse.
Under this grant, CAPS will pilot a Safe Schools initiative at Long Beach High School that uses a holistic approach to reducing bullying by changing peer norms and school culture, providing student and staff training, and offering ongoing support and consultation.
The school’s participation in the grant will help develop and introduce new messages about bullying and cyberbullying behaviors to positively reframe the issues and challenge misperceptions, according to the Long Beach School District.
This initiative will also provide the school community with tools and strategies to effectively implement New York State’s new anti-harassment and discrimination legislation, the Dignity for All Students Act.
“We are very excited to work with CAPS to ensure that Long Beach High School provides a safe environment that supports learning for all,” said Vice Principal Dr. Francine Newman.
Newman, who applied for the grant, will work closely with CAPS to administer the SUSS program at Long Beach High School.
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