Marla Y. Empowering Letter – 14-year-old young lady who auditioned to be a singer in Bullies Be Gone! Project Production Un-Edited

Dear Mr. Johnson, I have recently heard about this whole production. To me this is a big deal because I have actually been bullied through kindergarten and all the way to the fifth grade. I didn’t have any friends and the worst part; it was because of my singing. While singing this song in the video I have realized my life is a million times better than it was before. All of those kids that bullied me don’t have what I have and what this is, is respect and confidence. After singing the song you wrote I broke down crying thinking to myself my determination and self confidence got me to these auditions, and I am proud to be who I am. I don’t care if I make it or not. (talking about the audition) because either way I will always be who I am, and I also will always have respect. I would like to thank you so much for this opportunity of proving to myself and everyone else that we can all be better people and guiding us to the better side of earth.
Sincerely,
Marla Y., Age 14
P.S. The words in the song really got me!

WORDS CAN EMPOWER AND HEAL!

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UNEDITED TESTIMONIALS: From adults who have completed Al Johnson’s workshop on Anti-Bullying, Safety, Awareness, Self-Confidence, & Realistic Self-Defense. Adults were asked to candidly rate the training on a scale of 1-10, with ten being
best and give a comment. The following are actual results: Only first names and ages appear:

I think this training was excellent for both staff and the children. This could/does help our own self esteem as well as help us help the children. Thank you!
Najan, age 22
rating scale score = 10
Body language is very important. I didn’t know how much body language meant. Now I know and I feel like I learned more even though it was my second time taking the training. Would like to hear and learn more from you.
Jesus, age 21
rating scale score = 9
I learned a lot. I am now going to start to be more aware and start walking like I own the
street. THANK YOU!
Kailey, age 21
rating scale score = 10
Thought this lesson was very thorough! Good things to know when working with kids and teens, always good to be reminded to stay aware!
Cassady, age 21
rating scale score = 10

One day training to a Girl Scout Troop – The survey asked two
questions:

  1. Why did you give the workshop the rating you did?
  2. What did you like most about the workshop?
1. It was great! It taught some of the things you would need in any kind of emergency situation. I really enjoyed Mr. Johnson being so understanding of bullying situations.
2. My favorite thing/activity we did was the Army crawl and the Army Drop. Thank you so much for teaching us.
Laureen – age 13
rating scale score = 10
1. The workshop was very educational and fun.
2. I liked the different strategies we learned to get out of bad situations. I now feel more confident if someone tries to take advantage of me.
Kyna – age 14
rating scale score = 9
1. It was educational in specific situations, and Mr. Johnson explained each situation and what should be done very well. He also increased my awareness of the world and made me realize that a dangerous situation may occur anytime, anywhere.
2. The stories and the lecturing on mental techniques
Darlena – age 15
rating scale score = 10
1. It taught me new techniques on how to be aware and safe in everyday situations. It was taught in a comfortable manner, and I feel that I will retain all the information.
2. I liked the different techniques to help get away from harmful situations along with the bullying session and techniques.
Erin – age 15
rating scale score = 10
1. I thought this workshop was fun. It taught us valuable information that will help us in the future. We had fun exercises and had to think on our feet.
2. I liked the self-defense portion of it. I liked the different methods and attacks I could use against an aggressor. I also liked thinking on my feet and being street smart.
Tara – age 15
rating scale score = 10

In the following, children were asked to give their CANDID evaluation of the Six
(6) Week Young, Alert, and Aware Program, now the Bullies Be Gone! Project
year-round nineteen-module curriculum.
Only first names and ages are listed:

Tricia, Age 11 – The class was really great. Now I have become more aware of the
people around me. I feel that the class was a good experience. Learning the
moves was fun. Now I know what to do if I am ever in danger. This was a great
and fun 6 weeks. I’ll probably remember this all my life.

Monica, Age 13 – I learned to be more aware because before this I would never
think of like looking and being aware. I bet if I didn’t do this class, I would have
probably gone up to someone but now since I took this class, I’m more aware and
I’m more confident in myself.


Taryn, Age 12 – The course was very educational. It made me feel more aware &
observant. I liked doing all the drills, exercises, and the combinations. It was
really fun. I especially like the breathing drill. I did it after I had run a lot, and it
made me feel relaxed. I will never forget what I learned in this 6-week course. I
also really like the hammer fist. Thank-you a bunch! P.S. Thank-you a lot

Melissa, Age 12 – This was a great experience for me. It made me feel very
confident and much more aware of the things around me. Now, I know some self-
defense, so if I really do get captured or kidnapped, I will know what to do. I don’t
think that anything was bad. I want to tell Al Johnson that I have learned
something that will keep me safe for the rest of my life! Thanks!!

Lauren, Age 10 – I liked how now I can always know what to do in a situation.
Now, I feel safe walking to school, doing things in public, and just talking to my
friends. I was afraid at first about some things but, once I learned how to do it
wasn’t scary anymore. I really liked that we refreshed our memory after every
activity. I also like how you never said anything you thought would frighten us.

Alexis, Age 8 – I lurened how to be safe. I did not feel safe entill I had this class.

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