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Roots of Empathy

About This Resource

Roots of Empathy is an evidence-based classroom program that has shown dramatic effect in reducing levels of aggression among schoolchildren by raising social/emotional competence and increasing empathy. The program reaches elementary schoolchildren from Kindergarten to Grade 8. In Canada, the program is delivered in English and French and reaches rural, urban, and remote communities including Aboriginal communities. Roots of Empathy is also delivered in New Zealand, the United States and the Isle of Man.


National Dropout Prevention Center Registry

Rating: Strong Evidence

Link: http://dropoutprevention.org/mpd...


Cost Information: 

No cost information available

Who This Resource Is For

Category: 

  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Support Tier: 

  • Tier 1
  • Age Range: 

  • Early Childhood
  • Language: 

  • English
  • Ethnicity: 

  • Not Specified / Any
  • Community Type: 

  • Inner City
  • Rural
  • Suburban