2015 alternatives to going awol
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2015 alternatives to going awol
- 1. Alternatives to Going AWOL
- 2. Show What You Know Flip Chart: • What does AWOL mean? • Why would a young person go AWOL? • What are the risks?
- 4. What Flips Your Switch? Flip Chart: • What makes you angry, upset or frustrated? • How do you know when you’re angry? • How do you feel, emotionally and physically? • How do you act? • What do you say? • What do you think about?
- 6. Stress Management Flip Chart: What works for you? • Physical activities • Mental activities • Social activities • Spiritual activities
- 8. What Would You Do If It Happened to You?
- 9. •Timing – Pick a time to meet to address the issue •Assertive – Be clear and direct about what you feel and what you need •Location – Choose a quiet place where you won’t be interrupted by others •Knowledge – Plan out what you want to say ahead of time; write it down or make a list TALK
- 10. Ask Yourself • What are my goals for the future, and how would this affect them? • What else can I do to improve my living situation? (resources, people) • Is there a way that I can problem-solve or try to communicate with someone who cares about what’s going on? • How could I survive on my own? • If I end up in danger, who could I call?
- 11. 1-800-RUNAWAY National Runaway Safeline Do you know your county’s child abuse hotline number? Know Your Resources
- 12. Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act Know Your Rights • Requires a state plan to identify, document and seek services for youth who are at risk of becoming a victim of trafficking • Any foster care placement that receives IV-E funds is required to have a “prudent parent” standard in order to provide normalcy • Agencies are required to provide a counseling session after youth run away, in order to find out why they went AWOL and where they went
- 13. Federal Law Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act • Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report to Congress on information about: (1) children who run away from foster care and their risk of becoming sex trafficking victims, (2) state efforts to provide specialized services, foster family homes, child care institutions, or other forms of placement for children who are sex trafficking victims; and (3) state efforts to ensure children in foster care form and maintain long-lasting connections to caring adults, even when a child in foster care must move to another foster family home or when the child is placed under the supervision of a new caseworker.
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- This youth-led workshop invites participant to discuss the risks of going AWOL, and alternative ways to handle challenges in their current living situation. Youth will leave this workshop better-informed, with helpful resources. They will have an opportunity to share their voice and insights as well. Handouts 1. Personal shield 2. TALK, hotline and 5 questions to ask self before run away Outline 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Show What You Know (Flip chart) 3. Stand-up, sit-down activity 4. Fast Facts (youth between ages 12-17 are at the highest risk for homelessness) 5. What flips your switch? 6. Ways to reduce your stress 7. Personal shield 8. Group work on scenario 9. Report out 10. Closing (Hotline, 5 questions, “TALK”)
- * A 2013 survey by the Covenant House in New York that found that 1 in 4 homeless youth became a victim of sex trafficking or was forced to provide sex for survival needs, such as food or a place to sleep.
- Instructions for facilitator: 1. Have all the participants stand up 2. Mention that the first rule is confidentiality 3. Say: “If you have ever run away – sit down” 4. Say: “If you have ever thought about running away – sit down” 5. Say: “If you know someone who has run away – sit down” 6. Say: “If you know someone who has mentioned wanting to run away – sit down” “Thank you for participating. Obviously youth going AWOL is an issue that impacts us all in some way. You might not personally have run away, but you likely know someone who has at least considered it.”
- Flip Chart
- Use a backpack, and things to weight it down (bricks or textbooks) Facilitator instructions: 1. Select a volunteer and have him or her come to the front of the room 2. Have the person put the backpack on 3. Ask youth in the audience to come up with things that add stress to a young person’s life. For each thing, add one brick (or textbook) to the backpack until it becomes difficult to hold 4. Say: “When someone is burdened with a lot of stress, a crisis can occur.”
- Youth work in groups, and then report out
- Handouts Personal shield Hotline 10 questions to ask self before run away
- Preventative measures include: (a.) Providing youth with education regarding the risks and alternatives to going AWOL, (b.) Increasing the youth’s connection to the staff and peers and ensure that bullying and abuse are not occurring, (c.) Examining the placement and ensure that it is the most appropriate placement for the youth, (d) Ensuring that the youth has regular visits with family members and friends, when feasible, (e.) Providing a counseling session after a youth runs to find out more about why the youth went AWOL and where they went.
- National research demonstrates that youth in group homes or residential facilities more likely to run away than youth in foster homes; youth placed with relatives are least likely to run away. Preventative measures include: (a.) Providing youth with education regarding the risks and alternatives to going AWOL, (b.) Increasing the youth’s connection to the staff and peers and ensure that bullying and abuse are not occurring, (c.) Examining the placement and ensure that it is the most appropriate placement for the youth, (d) Ensuring that the youth has regular visits with family members and friends, when feasible, (e.) Providing a counseling session after a youth runs to find out more about why the youth went AWOL and where they went.