Truancy is one of the leading causes of teens not graduating high school, living in poverty, and ending up in prison. Kids are truant for a variety of reasons-friends, poor relationship with teachers, a disconnectedness from their school, lack of interest in class topics, being bullied or teased, low self-esteem, drug or alcohol use, language barriers, lack of adequate social skills, etc. In this program, utilizing cognitive behavioral strategies and approaches, we educate our youth with eye-opening insight into the laws and regulations that, in many states, charges parents with Class C Misdemeanors for each day a child misses school. The program empowers youth to succeed by giving them specific options for overcoming their fears and insecurities. It offers ethical decision-making strategies that work, by teaching them (through a facilitated, mentored environment) proven communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
| Author: Debbie Dunn, Carrie Davis Marchant |
| Publisher: Independently Published |
| Publication Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
| Number of Pages: 144 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback |
| ISBN-10: 1691105244 |
| ISBN-13: 9781691105243 |