Poor school attendance is a major issue for many districts and communities, and can have a major impact on school culture, district funding, and academic performance.
This first in a series of three teleconferences is specially designed to address the concerns of law enforcement and juvenile justice partners in the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative.
National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention
Compulsory school attendance is a reflection of the importance our nation places on education as well as a recognition that regular attendance is necessary if education is to effectively prepare a child for adulthood.
Reconnecting Youth: A Peer Group Approach to Building Life Skills (RY) is a school-based prevention program for youth in grades 9 through 12 (ages 14–18) at risk for potential school dropout.
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
