In the season of thankfulness and gratitude, Dr.
Jessie Klein, associate professor in sociology and criminal justice continues
to work with New York City schools on empathy building and kindness
conversation trainings.
Here are photos from Harvest
Collegiate High School at 34 W 14th Street:
Dr. Jessie Klein, Adelphi University Associate
Professor in sociology and criminal justice leading an empathy-building
training at Harvest Collegiate High School, one of several New York City
recipients of her Creating Compassionate Communities (CCC) program for
teachers, students and parents/caregivers. CCC, identified as a Center for
Health Innovation priority to achieve significantly higher levels of health
& well-being for the next generation, works to combat the adverse effects
of social pressures on young people and reach students with warmth and
compassion.
At Harvest Collegiate High School, teachers
participate in monthly empathy building trainings to create safe and nurturing
environments in order to help prevent violence and eradicate bullying. The
hands-on activities support healthy school communities.
Photo Credits: Statia Grossman
