Violence in schools across the nation has increased tremendously since post-pandemic. The National Center for Education surveyed 846 public schools on the rise in behavior problems due to the pandemic  (https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/education/2022/07/06/more-than-80--of-public-schools-blame-pandemic-for-rise-in-behavior-problems). The research indicated that during the past academic year 87% of schools reported the pandemic negatively impacted social-emotional development and 83% agreed that students’ behavioral development also had been stunted. Therefore, resources and outlets must be offered to students to help offset the negative impact of the pandemic.

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Providing the Rebirth Youth Chat Forum program to youth is important because it equips them with valuable tools and skills that are essential for their personal growth and development. The topics discussed are crucial for helping youth navigate the challenges they may face in their daily lives and relationships.

Youth emotional intelligence is important for helping young people understand and manage their emotions effectively, leading to healthier relationships and better decision-making. Healthy boundaries teach youth how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries with others, protecting their well-being and improving communication.

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Conflict resolution skills are essential for helping youth resolve conflicts peacefully and constructively, while accountability teaches them to take responsibility for their actions and choices. Relationships are a key aspect of youth development, so building and maintaining healthy relationships is crucial for their overall well-being.

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Setting SMART goals helps youth focus on specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals, empowering them to work towards their aspirations and dreams. Overall, the topics discussed in the Rebirth Youth Chat Forum program provide youth with tools and strategies to help them grow into responsible, confident, and resilient individuals.

 

 

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