Mary Kay Dedicates 20th Nature Explore Classroom Designed to Help Children Heal After Witnessing Domestic Violence
- 9 years ago
DALLAS – Oct. 13, 2015 /3BL Media/ – They are the smallest and youngest victims of the domestic violence epidemic – an estimated 3-4 million children in the United States who witness abuse in their homes each year. To help them learn, play and heal, Mary Kay Inc. and The Mary Kay Foundation℠ partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to build 20 Nature Explore Classrooms at domestic violence shelters across the country as part of a first-of-its-kind program. The outdoor learning spaces provide a safe environment in an effort to bring nature into the daily lives of thousands of children.
The Spring, a domestic violence shelter providing aid to women and children in Tampa Bay, Fla., became the 20th shelter selected to receive the unique learning environment. Research shows that nature helps reduce stress and lessen or eliminate anti-social behavior common in children who have witnessed abuse. Nature Explore Classrooms serve as an alternative to schools, parks or child care centers for children who are living in domestic violence shelters and whose safety could be jeopardized in public spaces.
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The Spring, a domestic violence shelter providing aid to women and children in Tampa Bay, Fla., became the 20th shelter selected to receive the unique learning environment. Research shows that nature helps reduce stress and lessen or eliminate anti-social behavior common in children who have witnessed abuse. Nature Explore Classrooms serve as an alternative to schools, parks or child care centers for children who are living in domestic violence shelters and whose safety could be jeopardized in public spaces.
Read more: http://bit.ly/1RFKTp6
? 2015 | 3BL Media/Mary Kay | All Rights Reserved