ROOTS OF EMPATHY

Program Description:
Roots of Empathy is an evidence-based program that has shown dramatic effect in reducing levels of aggression among school children while raising social and emotional competence and increasing empathy. The program reaches elementary children from Kindergarten to Grade 8.
In this program local parents and infants are assigned to an elementary class where they have “family visits” throughout the school year, allowing students to interact with infants and their families.
Roots of Empathy's mission is to build caring, peaceful, and civil societies through the development of empathy in children and adults. The focus of Roots of Empathy in the long term is to build capacity of the next generation for responsible citizenship and responsive parenting.
Time: Sept - June
Location: Various elementary schools
Contact: CSPR-Office@surreyschools.ca / 604-495-9440
Partners: Roots of Empathy Canada
Visit Program Department Page: Roots of Empathy