Trauma-Informed Schools: Helping Traumatized Students Succeed
One out of every 4 students have been exposed to a traumatic event that can affect learning and/or behavior. Trauma comes in many forms, from living in extreme poverty or neglect, to experiencing difficult events like bullying, school shootings, community violence, or physical or sexual violence, to divorce or death of a loved one. With […]
Best School-Based Practices to Reduce Underage Drinking
Many educators and school leaders want to do more to prevent and reduce underage drinking. However, this is not an easy task. Teens constantly face peer pressure and natural curiosity, which both lead them to experiment with alcohol. Focus your school-based intervention program on behavioral, cognitive, and social skill-building in addition to character education and […]
Effects of Cannabis on the Adolescent Brain
There has been considerable debate in recent years over the risks of cannabis use, particularly among young people. While many advocates have argued that cannabis has few adverse effects and can even be beneficial in certain cases, scientific research has shown that this drug can cause a wide range of negative outcomes, including cognitive impairment […]
Sexual Assault: The Importance of Forensic Questioning
Sexual violence victims often experience trauma that has lifelong physical and emotional impacts. Unfortunately, it’s a common problem that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience in their lifetime. 1 When an individual experiences sexual violence—whether it’s a single event or ongoing nonconsenual contact—it can be challenging to comprehend what happened […]
How Cyberbullying Affects Teens
Bullying is not a new issue; however, in the past, teens would get relief from bullying when they left school and went home for the day. Now, because of smartphones, laptops, and other devices, teens can experience cyberbullying in addition to traditional forms of bullying. Cyberbullying is bullying that occurs on electronic devices. Cyberbullying can […]
What DEI Really Means
These days, there is a growing emphasis on DEI in schools and organizations around the world, and for good reason. Diversity, equity, and inclusion – which, together, form the term DEI – are each important components of an organization’s or institution’s strategic efforts to promote diverse stakeholders’ viewpoints throughout its structure. Research has shown that […]
Signs of Teen Substance Use
We all know that adolescence can be a challenging phase, and sometimes teens turn to drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism. As a parent, it can be scary to consider that your child may be drinking, vaping, or using drugs. Are you aware of the common issues that teens face? While teen mood swings are […]
Why Prevention Education Helps Secondary Students
As the school year comes to a close, students begin to look ahead to the following year and anticipate being in the next grade. Another year means new experiences and new challenges, some of which young people may not feel prepared to take on. These students – and ALL students – need to develop habits […]
