The Bureau for At-Risk Youth
Visit This Site
Summary:
The Bureau for At-Risk Youth is a company of the Guidance Channel, an educational publishing and media company which seeks to offer guidance in making successful and honorable life decisions. At-Risk Youth supplies guidance and prevention materials for elementary and secondary schools, youth services, and juvenile justice organizations. Their resources come in a wide variety of media including books, CDs, educational games, posters, videos, and curriculum. The topics their resources cover is incredibly extensive:
- self-esteem;
- substance abuse;
- sex education;
- study skills;
- career resources;
- character education;
- conflict resolution;
- eating disorders;
- grief; and
- many more.
Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?
The Bureau for At-Risk Youth?s website offers resources on virtually every topic facing youth and those working with youth. Also found on the website is the Reality Clock -- a fascinating picture of today?s world through real-time statistics on a dizzying variety of topics ranging from teenage pregnancies to gallons of ice cream eaten. Also of interest is the Bureau?s YES! Award for note-worthy work with youth. These winners are highlighted on the website. Visitors can also sign up to receive free newsletters including helpful articles, tools, and offers from the Bureau.
|
