1. Truancy Prevention; Empowering Students, Schools, And Communities The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and the Officeof Safe and DrugFree Schools, developed this Web site to collect and http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/truancy/

Presentations, plenary sessions, and interviews from the conference are available from the audio/video library Order a Copy of the “Strategies, Programs, and Resources To Prevent Truancy” Videoconference On February 23, 2005, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS) broadcast “Strategies, Programs, and Resources To Prevent Truancy.” The satellite videoconference provided an overview of the issues addressed in the December 2004 conference “Partnering To Prevent Truancy: A National Priority,” which was cosponsored by OJJDP and OSDFS and featured evidence-based approaches to truancy and related issues. Backorder a VHS or DVD copy of the videoconference online. From the NCJRS Publications/Products page , enter the appropriate NCJ number in the search field. To order a videotape, use NCJ 208807. To order a DVD, use NCJ 208806. The cost for either format is $12.25, plus shipping and handling. The broadcast is available for free on the Juvenile Justice Telecommunications Assistance Project Web site Truancy costs students more than their education. It costs them their future.

2. Truancy Causes Causes/Contributing Factors of Truancy Truancy is an educational, social, and law enforcement problem. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

3. Promising Strategies - Best Practices truancy prevention; Empowering Communities and Schools To Help Students Succeed This fact sheet provides an overview of effective truancy prevention http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/truancy/best.html

Best Practices The Truancy Reduction Demonstration Program began in 1998 as a cooperative effort of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (U.S. Department of Education), and the Executive Office for Weed and Seed (now OJP's Community Capacity Development Office Program sites from across the country were selected to implement truancy reduction programs incorporating the following components: community collaboration, public awareness efforts, a continuum of services for families, and successful system reform. Related Publications 10 Things a School Can Do To Improve Attendance Colorado Foundation for Families and Children This fact sheet provides a checklist of measures schools can take to decrease truancy and improve attendance. Best Practices in Developing Truancy Reductio n Programs Colorado Foundation for Families and Children This fact sheet identifies five elements of a comprehensive community and educational strategy to combat truancy. U.S. Department of Education

4. Truancy First Step To A Lifetime Of Problems. because of truancy. Taxpayers may have saved as much as $30 000 in custody expenses by spending only 10 percent of that amount on prevention. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

5. New Approaches To Truancy Prevention In Urban Schools. ERIC Digest. The truancy prevention Through Mediation Program in Ohio invites parents to a Approaches to truancy prevention. New York Vera Institute of Justice, http://www.ericdigests.org/2004-2/truancy.html

Site Links Home Search for ERIC Digests Privacy Policy Resources for Library Instruction ... Satellite TV ERIC Identifier: Publication Date: Author: Walls, Charles Source: ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education, Institute for Urban and Minority Education New Approaches to Truancy Prevention in Urban Schools. ERIC Digest. In New York City alone, it has been estimated that 150,000 of 1 million public school students are absent on a typical schoolday (Garry, 1996). Although the exact number is unknown, many of these absences are the result of truancy. No universal definition for truancy exists, but it is generally defined as a locally-determined number of absences from school without a legitimate excuse. Truancy is generally considered a major risk factor for dropping out of school and for delinquent behavior, including substance abuse, gang involvement, and criminal activity; these often lead to more serious problems in adult life. This digest will explore truancy in the urban context, examine the different types and reasons for truancy, and provide an overview of the new ways in which researchers and intervention programs have been addressing this problem. The Urban and Minority Context Truancy: A Few Types and a Multitude of Reasons Although cutting class and truancy are not generally thought of as synonymous, researchers have found that about 40 percent of extreme truancy cases in Chicago occur because of class cutting. They have also found that truants are often in and around school and that tardiness may also account for truancy. In general, then, two types of truants exist: those who cut or miss class and those who miss full days. Because of the cyclical nature of these absences, both types of truancy require early intervention (Roderick et al., 1997).

6. Archived Manual To Combat Truancy 1. Involve parents in all truancy prevention activities. Parents play the fundamental role in the education of their children. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

7. Truancy Talk - Information Provided By Norm Maleng, King County Prosecuting Atto Prosecuting Attorney, Seattle, Washington. Features include information abouttruancy prevention, Becca Bill information, and atrisk youth information. http://www.metrokc.gov/proatty/truancy/

NORM MALENG KING COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Truancy Legal Forms At-Risk Youth Spotlight on Success ... Office Overview Welcome to the Prosecutor's Office Truancy Web Site. I believe that this site will be useful to parents, students, school districts, and anyone who has an interest in helping our young people stay in school. As many of you know, I have been deeply committed to enforcing our state's truancy laws. I support these laws not only because I believe young people should attend school, but I also believe these laws are an effective tool for early detection and intervention of children at risk. I am proud to say that our truancy law is working in King County. Many young people have returned to school because schools, courts, and community volunteers are intervening in truancy prevention efforts. Although we will never know how many of these children would have entered the criminal justice system, we do know that every child returned to school has a better chance to travel a different path. I ask each of you browsing this web site to consider finding some way to support your local school or Community Truancy Board. Reaching out to a troubled young person in need may be just enough for them to make a different life choice. Young people are our future. Thank you.

8. NCSE - National Center For School Engagement Welcome truancy prevention is critical to ensure the success of children in school. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

9. Norm Maleng, King County Prosecuting Attorney, News & Information Awards for truancy prevention Statement to Media For Release May 17, 2005 ForInformation Contact Dan Donohoe 206296-9029 http://www.metrokc.gov/proatty/news/2005/truancyawards.htm

NORM MALENG KING COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Home Page Employment News Victim Assistance ... Office Overview Awards for Truancy Prevention Statement to Media For Release: May 17, 2005 For Information Contact: Dan Donohoe: 206-296-9029 Freshmen students Catheryne Baker of Hazen High School and Weslee Reynolds of Highline High School have been named as recipients of the 2005 Academic Awareness Award for Outstanding Achievement. The Academic Awareness Awards will be presented tomorrow (May 18) during a noon ceremony at the King County Council Chambers on the 10th floor of the King County Courthouse in Seattle. A total of 18 students will be receiving the 2005 Academic Awareness Award. The event is expected to last about one hour and awards are also given to school staff and others who are committed to truancy prevention. In addition, one school administrator and two attorneys will also be receiving Academic Awareness Awards for their commitment to excellence in truancy prevention. Dated: May 17, 2005

10. Truancy Prevention And Diversion Program truancy prevention and Diversion Program Program Purpose To eliminate truant behavior and to enhance social and academic skills. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. Vera | Publications | Approaches To Truancy Prevention Approaches to truancy prevention Sara Mogulescu and Heidi J. Segal, Download nowPDF 234 KB/17 pages published October 2002 http://www.vera.org/publications/publications_5.asp?publication_id=197

12. Truancy Talk - Information Provided By Norm Maleng, King County Norm Maleng, King County Prosecuting Attorney, Seattle, Washington. Features include information about truancy prevention, Becca Bill information http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. National Truancy Prevention Association Welcome to the website of the National truancy prevention Association (NTPA).Please browse our brief website to find out more about NTPA, our Mission and http://www.truancypreventionassociation.com/

National Truancy Prevention Association Welcome to the website of the National Truancy Prevention Association (NTPA). Please browse our brief website to find out more about NTPA, our Mission and Goals, our most current initiatives and future plans. NTPA Mission: To assist communities in developing, supporting, and sustaining effective truancy prevention practice. NTPA promotes, educates, trains, and provides leadership to communities through partnerships that encourage collaboration to help improve school attendance to fight truancy, to advocate to improve the lives of children and to strengthen families. NTPA was created by a group of family court judges, prosecutors, school officials and community service providers in 2002 to: *Promote discussion of and collaboration on national truancy policies *Increase and provide education and training efforts Currrent NTPA Initiatives: *Partnership with the Office of Safe and Drug-free Schools in the U.S. Department of Education to establish a long-term strategic plan for truancy prevention in the United States. *Cooperative Agreement with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)in the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct research, provide training and technical assistance to communities throughout the country on issues related to prevention of truancy and dropping out of school.

14. Office Of Juvenile Justice And Delinquency Prevention Home Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention a wide range of online resources at truancy preventionEmpowering Communities http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. NCSE - National Center For School Engagement truancy prevention is critical to ensure the success of children in school.The National Center for School Engagement was established as a result of more http://www.truancyprevention.org/

Search the NCSE Site NCSE is a strategic venture of the Welcome Tr uancy prevention is critical to ensure the success of children in school. The National Center for School Engagement was established as a result of more than a decade of educational research conducted by the Colorado Foundation for Families and Children. NCSE makes many resources available on this site concerning school attendance, attachment, and achievement. NCSE provides trainings, technical assistance, research and evaluation to school districts, law enforcement agencies, and courts, as well as state and federal agencies. Join Our Network and Register Your Truancy Program Today Share what's working to promote school engagement in your community. All Aboard! Learn more about TRAIN - a web-based system that tracks improvements in school attendance. Site Map Links ... Contact Us

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17. DHS:Truancy Prevention Programs Click here for a list of truancy prevention providers. Types of programs DCBPSsupports two types of truancy prevention services. http://dhs.phila.gov/intranet/pgintrahome_pub.nsf/Content/Prevention Truancy Pre

return false; Juvenile Justice Contract Admin About DHS Communications Office ... Site Index Phone Directory Search Legal Use and Policy This site is best viewed with 1024 by 768 pixels and IE5. DHS, 1515 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19102 Home Community Based Prevention Truancy Prevention Programs Truancy Prevention Programs The Office of Truancy Prevention is responsible for developing a comprehensive strategy to increase school attendance throughout the Philadelphia School District. Access For more information, and to learn how to access Truancy Prevention services, please call (215) 683-4000. Providers Click here for a list of Truancy Prevention providers. Types of programs DCBPS supports two types of truancy prevention services. Court-Based Programs provide community-based family support case management to families referred by the Regional Truancy Court. The Increasing School Attendance Initiative serves families with children who have not yet been referred to court but have accumulated between 8 and 24 unexcused absences. Philosophy The Office of Truancy Prevention believes that truancy is an early indicator or warning of some measure of dysfunction occurring for the child, family and/or community. In other words, truant children are frequently experiencing the effects of poverty, lack of family cohesion, child abuse/neglect, community violence and/or behavioral and physical health problems. Thus, the Office of Truancy Prevention supports community-based programs that empower families and provide resources to help them better manage their lives. Through continuous development and capacity building of individuals, families and communities, these programs aim to create and maintain a preventive net of support that families may utilize to maximize their opportunity to succeed.

18. TimesDispatch.com Wilder, Howell Target Truancy about 17 new truancy officers for the city schools and would provide funding to increase parental involvement in truancy prevention efforts. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

19. Truancy Prevention Through Mediation Project: Project Brochure Constructive, nonviolent forums, processes, and techniques for resolving disputes. http://disputeresolution.ohio.gov/Brochures/truancybrochure.htm

Truancy Prevention Through Mediation Program What is Truancy Mediation? The mediation process consists of an informal meeting where people come together with a mediator to talk about the causes of truancy and how those problems can be resolved. The mediator is a neutral person who does not take sides. The role of the mediator is to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to speak, that all sides understand each other, and that both families and schools work together to resolve issues. Truancy Mediation is not about winning or losing. Why Mediation? Because mediation is: Informal Free Confidential Because mediation: Improves communication between the family and the school Allows the family to design its own solution to the attendance problem Is proven to be effective The truancy mediation program allows you to settle truancy problems without going to court. How Does Mediation Work? The mediator will identify and summarize the issues that are being addressed. Both sides will be allowed to conclude, and then each person will be asked to come up with possible solutions. Both sides will share their ideas to create an agreement, then all involved must commit to being responsible for making the

20. National Truancy Prevention Association National truancy prevention Association Welcome to the website of the National truancy prevention Association (NTPA). http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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