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Teaches students to be more socially inclusive and connected to each other. With activities and curricula available for all ages, students are empowered to end social isolation in three easy steps: See Someone Alone -- Step 1: Learn how to recognize the signs of loneliness and social isolation; Reach Out And Help -- Step 2: Find out what you can do to help others feel included and Start With Hello -- Step 3: Discover how to break the ice and strike up a conversation. Contact the Community Relations Office to have this program offered at your school.

Teaches students how to look for warning signs, signals, and threats, especially in social media, of an individual who may be a threat to themselves or others and to say something to a trusted adult to get help. We want to teach students to understand and recognize warning signs and threats, how to act immediately, take it seriously, understand strategies to take action, and overcome potential barriers to being an “upstander” rather than a “bystander." Ultimately, the student is taught to seek out a trusted adult. Contact the Community Relations Office to have this program offered at your school.

Offers workshop for children ages 5-8 and 9-12 (parents included). This program provides education and support to families. Topics include building healthy friendships, communication skills, understanding and expressing feelings, dealing with teasing and bullies, and more. Discussion groups, creative arts, games and hands-on activities are utilized to increase understanding and strengthen social skills. The Parent Component offers support and guidance to parents, and provides practical skills for helping their child in a variety of situations. The Parent Component meets at the same time the children's program runs.

Promotes non-violent conflict resolution techniques to educators, parents and young people workshops on restorative practices, conflict resolution concepts, communication, affirmation, mediation, bullying prevention and intervention, creative problem solving, bias awareness, social emotional learning and mediation services.

Educates students on the dangers and impact of alcohol and drug abuse, and bullying prevention, and offers help to those struggling with addiction or dealing with bullying problems.

Provides an Extended School Day and School Violence Prevention program. Weekly clubs offer literacy activities through hands-on programming. School Violence Prevention provides crisis-intervention counseling and support groups to target protective assets and risk factors.

Provides one of the most vital units throughout the Sheriff’s office. Throughout the year, Community Relations Unit visits each Suffolk County School District as well as multiple clubs and various organizations. Its main goal is to bridge the gap between Law Enforcement and the members of the Community. CRU is responsible for implementing community outreach and school-based programs, organizing events, and promoting the Sheriff’s mission. The unit offers an array of Community and School-based programs free of charge for all Suffolk County schools, businesses, organizations, non-profits and agencies. Sample programs include: Youth Enlightenment Seminar (YES) Tours; At-risk Youth Jail Tour; Sandy Hook Promise: Say Something: Sandy Hook Promise Start With Hello; College Internship Program; Explorers Program; Gang Resistance & Education (GREAT) Program; STOPPED ("Drunk Buggies") Program; McGruff the Crime Dog; Drug and Vaping Awareness Programs; School & Building Vulnerability Assessments; CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event) Presentation; Stop the Bleed; Operation Safe Child ID Cards; Senior Medical ID Card; Pet ID Cards; Project Lifesaver; Test, Don't Guess Drug & Alcohol Test Kits; Yellow Dot Program and Shed the Meds. Call for more detailed information.

Provides one of the most vital units throughout the Sheriff’s office. Throughout the year, Community Relations Unit visits each Suffolk County School District as well as multiple clubs and various organizations. Its main goal is to bridge the gap between Law Enforcement and the members of the Community. CRU is responsible for implementing community outreach and school-based programs, organizing events, and promoting the Sheriff’s mission. The unit offers an array of Community and School-based programs free of charge for all Suffolk County schools, businesses, organizations, non-profits and agencies. Sample programs include: Youth Enlightenment Seminar (YES) Tours; At-risk Youth Jail Tour; Sandy Hook Promise: Say Something: Sandy Hook Promise Start With Hello; College Internship Program; Explorers Program; Gang Resistance & Education (GREAT) Program; STOPPED ("Drunk Buggies") Program; McGruff the Crime Dog; Drug and Vaping Awareness Programs; School & Building Vulnerability Assessments; CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event) Presentation; Stop the Bleed; Operation Safe Child ID Cards; Senior Medical ID Card; Pet ID Cards; Project Lifesaver; Test, Don't Guess Drug & Alcohol Test Kits; Yellow Dot Program and Shed the Meds. Call for more detailed information.

Provides a helpline for students, parents, and educators to call for guidance and assistance with incidents involving bullying, harassment and discrimination.

Provides resources and support to children, parents, teachers and the community to work together in keeping youth safe from the harming effects of bullying. Call for additional information.

Provides a puppet performances for pre-K school children that promotes mental health, prevent substance abuse, address gang involvement and teach conflict resolution.

Offers a variety of workshops on classroom violence prevention and child safety education for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Workshops are targeted for specific grade levels and held in small classroom settings. Topics include Internet safety, bullying, child abuse prevention, sexual harassment awareness and prevention and date/acquaintance rape awareness and prevention. Call for more information.

The Anti-Bullying Initiative is designed to raise awareness, prevent and reduce bullying. It provides youth with opportunities to learn about bullying and how to respond to prevent and decrease bullying in their schools.

Provides various evidence based programs to youth, adolescents, parents, school districts and community members to help in prevention of substance use. Offers active parenting programs, teen prevention and intervention, bullying and violence prevention, and other programs as requested. Also provides screening for referrals for drug, alcohol or gambling addictions. Includes a resource library for community members and professional training opportunities.

Uses the power of peer influence to change school culture. Provides training and guidance to teams of students to empower the recognition of bullying, harassment and discrimination in the school environment. Encourages these students to reach out to peers through school-wide program initiatives aimed at helping all students feel valued and respected. Call for additional information.

Provides a new bully prevention program workshop for 5th and 6th grade girls focusing on keeping kids safe, even in their friendships. Call for more information.

Provides a one-hour workshop for 7th-8th grade girls on preventing relational aggression. Schools may call to request special scheduling of this workshop.

Offers children in first and second-grade important personal safety lessons while getting them actively involved in the learning process. The McGruff Program seeks to give children the social tools they need to recognize bullying behavior, prevent it from occurring and handle it effectively when confronted with a tough situation whether on the playground, the bus, the lunchroom or playing in the neighborhood. Contact the Community Relations Office to have this program offered at your school.

Offers seminars of education and awareness to the general public, professionals, and community groups on various mental health topics, such as bullying, alcohol/drug addiction, like skills training, adolescent issues, and more.

Provides resources and support to children, parents, teachers and the community to work together in keeping youth safe from the harming effects of bullying. Call for additional information.

Educators provide specially tailored trainings in schools, small businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and corporations. Issues discussed include: racism, Anti-Semitism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of discrimination including sexual harassment, bullying and cyber bullying. Call for more information.

A DBT Booster Group focusing on friendships, conflict-resolution, bullying, self-esteem, and coping and communication skills. Male groups can be formed if there is enough interest.

Attempts to educate the public about domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and bullying.

Offers seminars of education and awareness to the general public, professionals, and community groups on various mental health topics, such as bullying, alcohol/drug addiction, like skills training, adolescent issues, and more.