About Us
Operation
Respect is a non-profit organization working to assure each child and youth
a respectful, safe and compassionate climate of learning where their academic,
social and emotional development can take place
free of bullying, ridicule and violence. Founded by Peter Yarrow of
the folk group Peter, Paul & Mary, the organization disseminates educational
resources that are designed to establish a climate that reduces the emotional
and physical cruelty
some children inflict upon each other by behaviors such as ridicule, bullying
and-in extreme cases-violence. It is a unique organization that provides a
gateway to broad scale adoption of school-based character education as well
as social and emotional learning (SEL) programs.
Toward this end, Operation Respect developed the Don't Laugh at Me (DLAM) programs,
one for grades 2-5, another for grades 6-8 and a third for summer camps and after-school
programs. All of the programs utilize inspiring music and video along with curriculum
guides based on the well-tested, highly regarded conflict resolution curricula
developed by the Resolving Conflict Creatively Program (RCCP) of Educators for
Social Responsibility (ESR). Thanks to the generosity of The McGraw-Hill Companies,
Operation Respect disseminates the DLAM programs free of
charge. More than 150,000 copies of the program have been distributed to educators
since Operation Respect's inception.
Operation Respect also offers assembly programs and professional development
workshops
designed
to
provide educators with the tools for effective implementation. To date, over
40,000 educators have participated in workshops throughout the United States.
Please visit Educators Avenue to learn more
about these opportunities.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
