Roots of Empathy in Northern Ireland Print

 

Launched in 2010-2011, over 1,200 Irish children have since participated in a Roots of Empathy program.



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"Roots of Empathy could stop bullying worldwide and make the world a better place."

- Primary 5 Student, Lisburn
What can Roots of Empathy teach the world?
"It can teach them to be kind to each other instead of fighting."		  
   











 

 




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  •   JPEGRootsofEmpathyGroup28.5.12
      Roots of Empathy Year 5 Class in the
    Southern Health and Social Care Trust region
    with their 'Tiny Teacher,' May     2012.
    92% of participating students reported learning to recognize their own feelings.

  • 77% of teachers with the students in the program strongly agreed or agreed that, 
    as a result of Roots of Empathy, students were less socially/psychologically/emotionally aggressive (e.g., exclusion) by the end of the school year.
  • In Northern Ireland, Roots of Empathy is delivered and coordinated by each of the five Health and Social Care Trusts across the country, and supported by:


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