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Download full textNour Abdul-Razzak; Kelly Hallberg – Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, 2024
Racial disparities in violence exposure and criminal justice contact are a subject of growing policy and public concern. We conduct a large-scale, randomized controlled trial of a six-month behavioral health intervention combining intensive mentoring and group therapy designed to reduce criminal justice and violence involvement among Black and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Behavior Modification, Mentors, Group Therapy
Direct linkFreeman, Jennifer; Sugai, George; Goodman, Steve; Flannery, Brigid; Sears, Sandra – Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, 2020
For students to learn, they must be present and engaged in school. As a result, absenteeism is a concern for all schools. Poor attendance is associated with a host of negative short- and long-term outcomes, such as academic failure, disengagement, leaving school, and problem behaviors in school and community. Despite the challenges, evidence…
Descriptors: Attendance Patterns, At Risk Students, Behavior Modification, Positive Behavior Supports
Peer reviewedHudson, Suzanne Margaret; Hudson, Peter Brian – Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 2019
Attracting and retaining teachers in regional, rural and remote (RRR) communities has long been highlighted as problematic in Australia. With predicted growth in classrooms across the nation, it is expected that there will be increased teacher shortages in RRR communities. Specific, contextual preparation for teaching has been advocated for…
Descriptors: Rural Schools, Teacher Recruitment, College School Cooperation, Teacher Education Programs
Olsen, Heather; Kowalski, Christopher L. – Afterschool Matters, 2010
In this age of accountability, afterschool programs are increasingly held responsible for providing youth with quality care and education. Afterschool programs play a critical role in helping youth develop their intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, often by engaging them in activities in which they interact with their peers. Such activities…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Interpersonal Competence, Interpersonal Relationship, Risk
Caldarella, Paul; Adams, Michael B.; Valentine, Shauna B.; Young, K. Richard – New Horizons in Education, 2009
Background: For healthy development, children need positive relationships with adults. Due to changes in family systems and shifting social norms, many children may be receiving less parental support than in the past and may be discouraged from forming natural mentoring relationships with other adults. Mentoring programs are designed to facilitate…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Mentors, At Risk Students, Behavior Disorders
Koehler, Nancy; Seger, Vikki – Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, 2005
This article describes a new training curriculum for educators, youth workers, and mentors which draws from research and best practices in positive youth development and positive behavior support. Response Ability Pathways or RAP focuses on three practical interventions: connect to others for support, clarify challenging problems, and restore…
Descriptors: Youth Problems, Behavior Problems, Teachers, Mentors
