WE ALL DESERVE A CHANCE:

WHO AM I AND WHAT I AM DOING HERE?

• I'm Danielle Davis, educator
• Most of us in assume this position either in a school, church, or other community organization
• This presentation is a refresher to some but we welcome newer professionals as well today

TOPICS FOR TODAY:

• Identify and define the term At-Risk
• Effects and implications of being at risk
• Possible solutions for you and your school
• Implementation

WHAT IS AT-RISK?

AT-RISK YOUTH

• Mentally ill
• Homeless or transient
• Involved in drugs and alcohol
• Abused sexually, physically, or emotionally
• Lacking social or emotional support

MORE AT-RISK

• Neglected at home or live in stressful family environments
• Invovled with delinquent peers
• Students with learning disability

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR AT-RISK YOUTH:

• Truancy
• Fighting
• Commiting acts of vandalism
• Sexually active
• Dropping out of school

SHORT TERM EFFECTS OF AT-RISK BEHAVIORS

• Fighting/bullying
• Disruptive behavior in class
• Under age drinking

LONG TERM EFFECTS OF AT-RISK BEHAVIORS

• Imprisonment
• Low wage or unemployment
• Drug and alcohol abuse

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