A Bowling Against Bullying event is set for Saturday 2/15 in Iroquois. Lucky Lanes is the host venue as three agencies step up to offer Iroquois County youth to come together, share experiences in a safe environment. From 4 – 6 pm at Lucky Lanes, the County’s 6 -12 grade students are invited to FREE bowling and prizes. It’s an education to learn more about preventing and dealing with bullying behavior.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Harbor House, the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County, and the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Department are partnering the event to prevent bullying.

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The Juvenile Justice Council also works with the Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education to teach Life Education sessions to help K-6 grade students make healthy lifestyle choices. Building friendships and healthy relationships to prevent bullying is part of the classroom effort.

Harbor House also brings valuable programming into schools to discuss bullying and the importance of healthy friendships. Teen Dating Violence is part of a healthy friendship. February is designated as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.