Resources Resources to help learn, grow and make an impact. Supporting Non-Violence, Reflection & Respectful Choices Activities A practical classroom resource for safer choices and stronger conversations. This classroom resource helps students think more deeply about anger,… My Social Story Activities Help children unpack big feelings and make better choices. This worksheet helps children reflect on a difficult moment, name their… Why Every Secondary School—Not Just “problem schools”—Benefits from Our Education Resources Education At the Pat Cronin Foundation (PCF), we often hear something from teachers that genuinely makes us smile: “We don’t have… New partnership to create safer workplaces News The Foundation has teamed up with the Apprenticeship Employment Network to equip young people with life skills to build safer, more respectful workplaces. Irymple students learn a powerful message about kindness News “Kindness is a choice” and “Anger is OK, Violence is Not” were among messages Irymple students captured in posters after a Pat Cronin Foundation visit. How the Be Wise Ball is helping end violence and how your business can help News The Be Wise Ball, hosted by the Pat Cronin Foundation, is more than just a glittering gala. It’s a powerful… What every parent should know about bullying Understanding violence As the new school year unfolds, many parents are grappling with the spectre of bullying threatening their children. Indeed, with… What happens when you grow up learning violence is the way to handle conflict? Understanding violence As a young boy, Aidan Phelan was relentlessly bullied. His father, who had been involved with violent gangs in Melbourne’s… Nightclub brawls – common triggers and how to avoid them Changing behaviour Nightclubs are packed with energy and excitement, but even minor incidents can quickly escalate into serious conflicts. Often, the initial… The secret to defusing arguments? Try this simple technique! Changing behaviour Breathing is something we do around 22,000 times a day. With that much practice, you’d think we’d all be experts… Does walking away from a fight make you weak? Changing behaviour Fight or walk away? Making the decision to walk away will always be the primary solution in avoiding a potentially violent situation. How do we stem the rise of classroom violence? Culture and society The rising violence in Australian schools is a complex issue with no easy solution. However, addressing the root causes—such as societal shifts, the influence of social media, and the breakdown of respect – are critical first steps. 1 2 3 4 … 8
