Studio 11 LA Fox News showcased Playworks and its effectiveness in reducing bullying. Executive Director, Darlene Kiyan, discussed Playworks’ methods in modeling leadership, “Most anti-bullying programs teach kids what not to do, what our program does is teach kids what to do”. To watch the interview click Fox 11.
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