Indicators
I am an indicator of at-risk youth. I can be identified through bruises, hospitalization, or parent inattention.
What is abuse or neglect?
I can be described as not sleeping at home for extended periods of time.
What is running away from home?
NCSE addressed this as the three stips to positve youth development
What is inclusion of basic values and beliefs about students, primary purpose is working with students, and your hopes for students in your school?
I can be defined as a student who presents with the inability to transition successfully into adulthood
What are at-risk youth?
I present through hitting peers and other aggressive behaviors.
What is fighting?
Revealed the importance of staff-youth relationships, also known as menotring relationships.
Who are Dawn Anderson-Butcher, Scottye J. Cash, Susan Saltzburg, Theresa Midle, Debra Pace?
I present as not speaking to peers. I can also be described as a loner.
What is social isolation?
I present through vulgar clothing and sexual behavior.
What is promiscuity?
I can be defined as any condition that interferes with healthy family functioning.
What is family dysfunction?
I present through hand signs, use of illegal durgs, vandalism, and associating with others who participate in activities with me.
What is gang affiliation?
I am the most common indicator of at-risk youth.
What is absenteeism?
I am a long term behavior implication for at-risk youth. I am the consequence of continuing to committ crimes.
What is incarceration?