Nationally Recognized Curriculum Second Step is a program for schools and families to use to encourage children to get along well with others. The Second Step curriculum was developed by the national Committee for Children and is approved for use by the National Safe and Drug-Free Schools program.
Children learn to slow down and think through options when faced with problems.
In most families anger and conflict are a normal part of family life. The anger management steps help children recognize, understand, and control anger in a healthy way. Professional Providers Compass of Carolina has provided the Second Stop program to 13 area schools. A Second Step certified trainer from Compass of Carolina has facilitated the program for hundreds of students and trained more than 500 teachers and parents. Family Violence Counselor Marilynn Perry leads a discussion on healthy ways to handle conflict with a fourth grade class at Hollis Academy Compass of Carolina has provided Second Step to students at the elementary school since 1995.