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Best Practices For After-School Programming For Youth Identified As "At Risk", Brittany Abdallah
Best Practices For After-School Programming For Youth Identified As "At Risk", Brittany Abdallah
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Previous studies have identified the time following the end of the school day as posing potential risks for youth who are not in programming or with a supportive adult. Youth lacking either may struggle with academic success and positive peer engagement. The purpose of this study was to explore some potential best practices in after school programming for youth who are deemed at risk, in order to support more interaction with and success in these programs designed, in part, to decrease risk. The principal investigator interviewed six participants who actively work with youth in after school programs, for youth between …
Interventions That Address Safety Concerns Among Youth Experiencing, Katrina Mateski
Interventions That Address Safety Concerns Among Youth Experiencing, Katrina Mateski
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
In this systematic review, literature regarding youth experiencing homelessness and the clinical interventions focused on safety towards youth experiencing homelessness were synthesized. Using two databases SocINDEX, and PsychINFO; 10 studies regarding clinical interventions met criteria for the review. Each study was analyzed in population, intervention, and findings; while contrasting and comparing the definition of safety and the safety concerns between the clinical interventions. The findings identified focus areas of safety which include chemical health reduction, promoting harm reduction, psychological health, resilience, and service utilization. The primary safety focus areas were reduced to chemical health reduction, promoting harm reduction, and psychological …
The Effects Of Trauma-Focused Therapies On School Performance: A Systematic Review, Jeff Jorgensen
The Effects Of Trauma-Focused Therapies On School Performance: A Systematic Review, Jeff Jorgensen
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Trauma is something many different youth go through in their lives. However, those who’ve experienced trauma are affected within their school settings and need trauma- specific interventions to be successful in their school performance. The purpose of the of this study was to examine the current research on trauma therapies and how those treatments affect youths’ school performance. The areas of school performance that effects youth are their grades, school refusal, negative classroom behaviors and social skills. This systematic review will focus on how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other similar treatments such as trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), …
Working In The Gray: An Urban Drop-In Center Utilizing Trauma-Informed Care With Youth Experiencing Homelessness, Kelly Lemm
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Youth experiencing homelessness are significantly more likely to be victimized or exposed to traumatic experiences through their means of daily survival. This study was designed to determine how a drop-in center or similar agencies can use trauma-informed care to best assist the youth in addressing their needs. The study’s findings allow for a better understanding of the successes and challenges experienced while implementing trauma-informed care with the unique population of homeless youth. This qualitative study was conducted by interviewing eight staff at an urban drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness. The results from the study were organized into three themes: …