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Immediate Release: Contact: Family & Youth |
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Family & Youth Offers Assistance to Bullied Children (Lake Charles)— Stories about bullied children with tragic consequences have been in the news lately, and Family & Youth is here to assist Southwest Louisiana’s children and parents. Bullying is aggressive behavior that is intentional, involving an imbalance of power and strength repeated over time. A child who is being bullied has a hard time defending him or herself. Bullying can take many forms:
The Leadership Center for Youth in Lake Charles and Sulphur (TLC), a program of Family & Youth, offers a positive, supervised environment for youth ages 12 to 17. Services include homework help, youth leadership development, recreational sports, computers, and drug and violence prevention. Special programs cover many topics including bullying. Also, TLC Director Dana Forrest attends community meetings, parent meetings, teacher meeting and other places to discuss bullying and the effects on children. Membership fee is $50 a year, and TLC is open Tuesday through Friday 2 to 8 p.m., and Saturday,10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 337-433-4533 for more information. Another program of Family & Youth that can assist is The Counseling Center. A counselor can help a child find solutions to overcome the effects of bullying, and discover their character strengths and build their self-esteem. Parents can also talk with a counselor about how best to respond to a bullied child. Call 337-436-9533 to make an appointment. The Leadership Center for Youth in Sulphur and Lake Charles and The Counseling Center is a program of Family & Youth. Family & Youth, a United Way Agency, believes that all individuals possess the ability to solve their own challenges and live full and healthy lives when support is available. Let us support you and your family. For experienced professional assistance, contact Family & Youth at 337-436-9533 or 1-888-414-FYCA. ### |
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