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TRANSFORMING TRUANCY PREVENTION mental health needs assessment school refusal special education advocacy truancy truancy advocacy May 21, 2024

 

IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES AND

ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES NEEDED

Community Involvement

Establishing a community truancy prevention committee, involving school, law enforcement, parents, and the community, can enhance prevention efforts. Activities like clarifying school policies, educating about...

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PART 4

A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL OF INEFFECTIVENESS

 The current disciplinary approach to truancy often relies on punitive measures, which research clearly shows to be highly ineffective. A shift towards primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs is recommended. Primary prevention...

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Understanding the Root Causes of School Refusal" adjustment disorder anxiety disorder asd bullying mental health ptsd school aversion school phobia school refusal somatizations truancy May 10, 2024

PART 3

DEFINING TRUANCY VS SCHOOL AVERSION – SCOLIONOPHOBIA

 

SYSTEMIC CHAOS

When Schools Pretend To Be Doctors And Doctors Pretend To Be Special Educators

 

Navigating the intersection of mental health care and special education advocacy is a complex endeavor that requires...

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 PREVENTING TRUANCY ISN'T WORKING &

COST IS HIGHER THAN YOU THINK

 

HISTORY OF TRUANCY LAWS

The establishment of compulsory attendance laws in the 1800s marked a pivotal moment in educational history, reflecting society's shift towards valuing education and child...

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Discover the Hidden Depths of Truancy vs School Refusal: A Crucial Insight Series

 

When you think of truancy, what comes to mind? Perhaps images of rebellious behavior, a child who is using drugs, or juvenile delinquency surface. How about a student with overall disdain for authority and...

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