Reclaiming Children and Youth articles from January 2001

Reclaiming Children and Youth archives from January 2001

Safe and Caring Schools and Communities.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The most common response to the violence in North American schools is to "get tough." As a result, student suspensions and expulsions continue to rise. There is continued pressure to stiffen penalties and lower the age of the individual who can...

Inner Sanctum.(Poem)
January 1, 2001... There is no such peace within one's self, as when he comes upon the beautiful golden sunset rays. Knowing that he has found himself within that light. When he can sit in the light and shine with the world That is when inner...

The Safe and Caring Schools Initiative.
January 1, 2001... In the province of Alberta, Canada, all schools are on the road to providing a safe and caring environment that fosters and promotes respectful and responsible behaviors in students and staff members while ensuring that students have the...

Building a Nonviolent Culture for Learning.
January 1, 2001... The goal of the Safe and Caring Schools (SACS) Project is to encourage school practices that model and reinforce socially responsible and respectful behaviors so that learning and teaching can take place in a safe and caring environment. To do...

Students and Teachers Develop a Resource Manual for Safe and Caring Schools.
January 1, 2001... Changing school cultures is a complex process. This article describes a collaboration between students and teachers in developing a resource manual to improve student conduct and reduce violence in schools. In 1996, the Minister of...

Rethinking the Effectiveness of Suspensions.
January 1, 2001... Discipline strategies must incorporate the learning and behavior needs of each child with the desired outcomes if they are to correct maladaptive behaviors. Alternatives to suspension exist and must be used. Any form of suspension should be (a)...

Peer Influences and Positive Cognitive Restructuring.
January 1, 2001... Although it is widely accepted that peer influence is a powerful factor in adolescent development, professional use of this resource has been generally confined to exceptional or problematic populations. The research literature suggests that...

What Do We Do with Alberto?
January 1, 2001... Providing a Safe Haven for Youngsters with Gender Identity Disorder Students with gender identity disorder display behaviors more commonly associated with the opposite gender. In order to provide appropriate services for these youngsters,...

Bully-Proofing: What One District Learned About Improving School Climate.
January 1, 2001... Collaborating with school officials, a group of concerned parents implemented a bully-proofing program throughout their school district. After 2 years, the results are encouraging. The program was received with much enthusiasm at the elementary...

Building Safe and Reclaiming Schools: A Certification Program of the LSCI Institute.
January 1, 2001... The Life Space Crisis Intervention Institute has developed a comprehensive school-wide strategy for building positive learning climates for all students and providing effective interventions for students presenting challenging problems. This...

School-Based Programs That Reduce Violence.
January 1, 2001... Many schools and educational programs are successfully responding to the problem of student violence. In this article, we explore a variety of techniques that include school- or program-wide initiatives, partnerships, or collaborations with...

What Is Good Character?(developing personal character)
January 1, 2001... And How Can We Develop It in Our Children? Strong personal character should manifest itself in service to organizations and communities and in courage in public life. The moral crisis of our time means more and more people lack the...