At-Risk Students

Gabriel JacksonOlivia DilauroMariella QuirozCarla FletcherStephanie TillKathleen MassaAt-Risk StudentsHey if misspelled any of you guys names, Im Sorry! 1Students At-RiskWhat is an At-Risk student?Students who are in jeopardy of failing or becoming drop outs.These students are in danger of not being successful in life. What type of students are considered At-Risk?Live in povertyHave an unstable familyAre abused and/or neglectedHave physical impairmentsHave mental deficiencies

Katie2PovertyAt-Risk Students in PovertyChildren born into poverty are considered at risk students. Children in poverty are disadvantaged and do not have the necessities to have a healthy and beneficial childhood. Disadvantages of childhood poverty: Health and development are at risk Single parents Interpersonal conflictsInadequate health careMalnutrition Dangerous environments Homelessness Due to the disadvantages of poverty, childrens cognitive, physical, emotional and social developments suffer.

Katie3HomelessnessHow do individuals become Homeless?Families in poverty become homeless because they cannot afford the cost of housing. Minimum wage jobs Effects of Homelessness Poor physical and mental health Family separationDomestic violence and single mothers Deprives education

Katie4Child Abuse and NeglectPrevalence Data on Child AbuseChild abuse victims know most perpetratorsTeachers and other professionals are mandated by law in the United States to report suspicions of abuse, many fail to do soInsufficient information and/or signs of abuseFear of reprisalDiscouragement by supervisorsConcern for destruction of family unit

Child abuse thrives in the shadows of privacy and secrecy. It lives by inattention - David Bakan, Slaughter of the Innocents

Carla5Child Abuse and NeglectWhat Do Abuse and Neglect Mean?Physical abuse inflicting a non-accidental physical injury upon a childNeglect failure to provide for a child's basic needsHow do we recognize it?Child FatalitiesChildren dying are often the most tragic consequence of maltreatment

There's no tragedy in life like the death of a child. Things never get back to the way they were. -Dwight D. Eisenhower

Carla are there any sub-points you may want to add after how do we recognize it? 6Abuse and NeglectCharacteristics of VictimsAgeGender EthnicitySpecial NeedsCharacteristics of PerpetratorsPeople known to the childGenderStranger Danger

Carla 7Abuse and NeglectHistory of Child AbuseA clay tablet is discovered from Sumer from approximately 5000 years ago telling of a young girl who was sexually abused.ReligionIndustrial RevolutionVictorian EraChild Pornography

Carla8Abuse and NeglectChild Victims and the LawLaws treat children victims differently than adult victimsAll states recognize their duty to protect childrenIncreased pedophile tracking

Carla we can maybe add some pictures to fill in the space.9Abuse and NeglectThe Effects of Child AbuseOn Children:Self destructive coping behaviorsHide the family secretAutonomic and endocrine hyperarousalOn Adults who were abused as childrenLikely to have a partner with substance abuse issuesAnxietySexual

Carla10Abuse and NeglectThe Cost of AbuseDirect Costs those associated with the immediate needs of abused or neglected childrenIndirect Costs those costs associated with the long-term and/or secondary effects of child abuse

Carla11The Need for Prevention National Committee to Prevent Child Ause (NCPCA)National Public Opinion PollsPublics attitudes toward parenting behaviorsFrequency of various discipline practicesPublics involvement in child abuse preventionResults of PollsPhysical punishment, yelling, and swearing negatively affects a childs well-beingLess physical punishment since 1988 (first survey) Replaced with time out, and denial of privilegesDecreased across income levels, race, educational status, residential locations, and political and religious preferences.https://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/programs/

Gabby12Proclivity Toward ViolenceViolent DeathsChildren from ages 5-19 are safer at school than away from school.1% of child homicides from ages 5-19 occur at school.Away from school 2,000 child suicides occurred in the year 2000.From July 1999-June 200, there were 32 school-associated violent deaths reported24 were homicides8 suicides

Mariella13Students Perception of Safety5% of children said they missed at least one day of school in the past month because they felt unsafe at school or when traveling to school.About 4% of elementary school principles and 19% of middle school principles reported at least one serious crime during the school year (rape, sexual battery, fights, attacks with weapons, robbery).

Mariella14BullyingCNN reported study on 550 middle schools in the Midwest where students were interviewed.80% acted like bullies at least once a monthThis includes the following: aggression ridicule name calling threatsMariella15Violence and Child DevelopmentViolence can be child abuse or other domestic conflict.Developmental consequences of violence for children who are victims can be great.Statistics of violence:More children died in 1998 from gunfireTen children and teens die each day from gunfire in AmericaYouth arrests for violent crime have declined 23 percent since 1995

Stephanie16Violence During the Preschool YearsTrust provides the foundation for later development of self-confidence.Parents restrict activities for indoors because of fear of safety.Childcare programs may sometimes be located in violent areas.

Stephanie17Violence During the School YearsRisk FactorsChildren defending themselves on outside dangers.Children are victims of violence.Children living with violence.Children experience with violenceResults of Risk FactorsChildren will have difficulty in school.They will also have problems getting along with others.Children will hold back their feelings.When living with violence they have little or no control.

Stephanie18Violence During CollegeVictims can be students, professors, staff and visitors.Victims have fear of reporting violence to parents.Non college students more likely to be victims of violence.

Stephanie19Teacher Transition/ExitCaused by stress factors related to school and personal lifeStudent characteristics/school climateTeacher experience/New teachersLower achieving studentsHigh minority enrollmentIndividual teacher decision

Olivia20Media InfluenceTelevision dictates how we live our livesEffects on childrenDesensitized to violence/crimeImitate televised scenarios/television charactersBecome fearful of the world

Olivia21Safety Issues and DisciplineCell phonesAlways reachable At what age should kids get a cell phone?Corporal punishment in schoolBanished by some states, maintained by othersJudeo-Christian rootsThin line between discipline and abusePTSDAnti-social behaviorTheological debate

Olivia22Need for Teachers to Deal With AbuseFalse AllegationsToward Teachers:56 percent of teachers were aware of false allegations made against a teacher in their school district Fearful of their vulnerabilityToward Children:Teachers are hesitant to report abuseNo Evidence..Just suspicionFearfully of family reprisalsWrong AccusationLawsuits

Gabby23ConclusionI dont know what you guys wanted as an conclusion maybe implementing a video?24