Open Ear Policy (Hear 2 Help)

One thing that I really appreciate about Linked In is the ability to share ideas and learn from others. One of my group members (Barbara Altman) brought up an important topic in our Psychology group. She questioned what was the best way to keep our youth away from drugs. I stand by the Open Ear Policy (Hear 2 Help technique …

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Student Showcase

I have the opportunity to work with some brilliant young minds. I want to take the opportunity to not only showcase my writing, but the writing of my students. This young lady is in grade 4 and her name is Rayaan Hassan. I have been working with Rayaan since she was in grade 2, and I know that this young …

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Is It Too Late To Save Our Youth?

Bill C-4, also know as “Se’bastien’s Law,” was passed in March 2010 (Cook & Roesch, 2012). This bill amended provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act of Canada. The amendments are as followed: It modifies pre-sentence rules to facilitate the pretrial detention of youth accused of property crimes punishable by a maximum sentence of 5 years or more, authorize the …

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