High Risk Youth
What is an at risk youth?
These youth are in a range of circumstances that place them at a greater vulnerability for problem behaviours, i.e substance abuse, school failure, juvenile delinquency, mental health disorders
What is trauma?
What were the names of our first two guest speakers that spoke on the same day?
Arlene and Chris
What is a group of flamingos called?
B) Flamingos
C) A herd
Why is it so important to try to connect with youth that are hard to engage with?
These are the youth who can benefit most from service and connection)
What does TST-R stand for?
Trauma Systems Therapy for Refugees
What age was Chris when he got involved in the CJS?
16
True of false:
Dolphins have names for each other
This approach requires staff not only to work from a strengths based approach that reinforces skills and talents of the youth person, but also to engage with young people, develop rapport that helps them make more positive choices. Known as _____ Custody
Relationship custody
What percentage of adults have depression lasting more than 2 years?
1) 25%
2) 35%
3) 45%
What type of youth was Chris considered?
High Risk
How many hearts does an octopus have?
B) 7
C) 3
Do high risk youths healthy support systems?
No
Name one way that chronic stress as a youth can impact the person in adulthood?
Depression
What activity did Chris and Arlene do together at the old Strathcona centre?
They played cards
Do cows have friends?
Yes, cows have best friends and get stressed when they are separated.
List 3 strategies of working with High Risk Youth
Believe that youth are valued and are worth the effort, Be available, go the extra mile, be self aware
What were the four tiers of programming for the RAJO project?
- Community outreach
- Skills based groups
- Regulation focussed therapy
- Safety focussed therapy
How many days did Chris spend at the Yellowhead youth centre when Arlene referred him to be detained?
27 days
What unique feature on a cat can be compared to a human fingerprint?
A cat's nose print is unique, much like a human fingerprint.