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Rebecca G. Mirick; James Mccauley – School Social Work Journal, 2023
Youth suicide is a critical public health issue. School-based suicide prevention programs are one strategy to address youth suicide. This research study explores students' (N = 2,806) perspectives on the SOS Signs of Suicide program, a school-based suicide prevention program for youth in grades six through twelve that includes education and…
Descriptors: Suicide, Prevention, Student Attitudes, School Activities
Elswick, Susan E.; Casey, Laura B.; Delgado, Diana M.; Crutchfield, Jandel; Cuellar, Matthew; Seemann, Danielle; Taylor, Laura; Rudd, Loretta; Simmons, Lamont – School Social Work Journal, 2021
Multitiered systems of support (MTSS) is an effective model for identifying students at risk for academic failure as well as behavioral concerns (excesses and deficits) that impede classroom success. Over the years, researchers have investigated the positive effects of the MTSS model on behavioral needs of students; however, to date the research…
Descriptors: Trauma Informed Approach, Multi Tiered Systems of Support, Pilot Projects, Urban Schools
Chesworth, Brittney R.; Rizo, Cynthia Fraga; Klein, L. B.; Macy, Rebecca J.; Martin, Sandra L. – School Social Work Journal, 2020
Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is an urgent public health concern. Given the dire consequences for exploited youth, growing attention has been focused on the importance of preventing, identifying, and responding to CSEC in school settings. Despite calls for schools to be prepared to identify and respond to CSEC, limited specific…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Prevention, School Role
King-White, Dakota; Jeffries, Shannon – School Social Work Journal, 2019
Every year millions of children suffer the loss of a parent due to incarceration. This exploratory study investigated an eight-session group intervention to support this vulnerable population. Within the group, attendance, academic achievement, self-esteem, and delinquent and aggressive behavior were explored. This article will discuss the results…
Descriptors: Models, Children, Institutionalized Persons, Parents
Mirick, Rebecca G.; Berkowitz, Lawrence; Bridger, Joanna; McCauley, James – School Social Work Journal, 2018
Adolescent suicide rates are rising, particularly for adolescent girls, and increasing numbers of adolescents experience the suicide of a classmate, peer, or friend. School social workers can play an important role in suicide prevention with this age group. This article will describe one agency's experiences conducting universal screenings in…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Suicide, Prevention, Screening Tests
Banyard, Victoria; Hamby, Sherry; Grych, John – School Social Work Journal, 2016
Expressive writing or values narratives are a promising addition to school social workers' toolkits of intervention strategies for distressed youth and prevention work to reduce mental health problems in schools. Narrative can promote resilience among students who have been exposed to adversity and promote healthy development among those who have…
Descriptors: Well Being, Statistical Analysis, Metacognition, Self Control
Randle, Edward – School Social Work Journal, 2016
Using secondary analysis, the author examined outcomes of academics, attendance, and discipline problems for 999 students placed in disciplinary alternative education programs (DAEPs) during the 2005-06 academic school year utilizing the Boys Town Educational Model as the intervention. Surprisingly, academic averages decreased, average attendance…
Descriptors: Nontraditional Education, Academic Achievement, Attendance, Discipline
Cramer, Elizabeth P.; Ross, Avina I.; McLeod, David A.; Jones, Robin – School Social Work Journal, 2015
To address a gap in the literature on the impact of healthy relationship programs for teens on the peer facilitators of these programs, three focus groups were conducted with the peer facilitators (N = 49) of a five-week healthy relationship program (Chesterfield Relate), which was provided in two public schools over a two-year period.…
Descriptors: Peer Relationship, Adolescents, Facilitators (Individuals), Public Schools