Partnering with Schools to Provide Ongoing Education

It is very typical for children who have a parent in prison to act out in schools. Many of our children act out in ways of aggression, bullying, anger and defiance, and show signs of anxiety and depression.

YouthTurns hopes to partner with schools to identify our children and find solutions that will motivate them to stay in school, deal with their emotions in a positive way, and realize their self-worth.

A critical first step is identifying who is at risk to enter the prison system. By partnering with school districts and working with them on how to recognize at-risk children, we are taking an important initial step at a pivotal time to engage with children when they need it most.

Educating the Public to Raise Awareness

“The idea of popular education (often described as “education for critical consciousness”) as a teaching methodology came from a Brazilian educator and writer named Paulo Freire, who was writing in the context of literacy education for poor and politically disempowered people in his country.”
- The Popular Education News, Nov. 2005

The popular education model requires a great deal of collaboration and participation between facilitator and participant. Often, “lecture” style education models do not resonate with people who have been socially marginalized. YouthTurns is committed to communicating a positive message to children in a way that is effective and empowering.

Members of our team regularly participate in public speaking opportunities to communicate the importance of identifying and engaging with children at an early age.  Our staff is also willing to assist educators in better serving children raised in a generational environment of crime.

Contact YouthTurns today to learn how we can help your school identify and engage at-risk children.