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Handouts (PDFs), Physical & Emotional Safety13 Things You Should Know About 13 Reasons Why
$10.00Concerns about self-harm and suicide contagion peaked when this show debuted. And although 13 Reasons Why has waned in popularity, adults’ concerns about the media young people consume will persist….
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Handouts (PDFs), Physical & Emotional Safety
Case Studies of Boundary Crossings
$10.00This handout of boundary case studies complements the Professional Boundaries handout with more than thirty realistic examples. Also included are sophisticated questions that stimulate discussion in small groups and push…
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Handouts (PDFs), Physical & Emotional Safety
Comprehensive Abuse Prevention: Ten Ways to Safeguard Children and Staff
$10.00Every year, we train our staff to recognize and respond to signs of physical and sexual abuse. But when is the last time you reviewed your policies and practices for…
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Handouts (PDFs), Physical & Emotional Safety
Mental Health in Summer Youth Programs
$10.00Camp staff deserve practical information about youth mental health. To complement resources on specific problems, this handout provides guidelines for boosting campers’ resiliency, gathering information from parents, managing crises, and…
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Handouts (PDFs), Physical & Emotional Safety
Professional Teacher-Student Boundaries
$10.00Professional educators may enter a grey area in which personal information is over-shared, touch grows inappropriate, and emotional connections creep beyond what’s comfortable. This essential handout outlines key responsibilities and…
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Handouts (PDFs), Physical & Emotional Safety
Psychotropic Medication Rapid Reference: A Guide for Youth Development Professionals
$10.00Designed for the non-medical professional, this detailed handout describes the most common psychotropic medications for youth, tips for helping staff and campers manage medication, and key information on side effects,…
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Handouts (PDFs), Physical & Emotional Safety
Active Lifeguarding: Preparation, Scanning, and Practice
$10.00Lifeguards are often poorly equipped, fail to scan properly, and neglect regular practice of emergency action plans. This crucial handout reviews preparation for work, scanning for distressed or drowning campers,…
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Handouts (PDFs), Physical & Emotional Safety
Mental Health Problem Flowchart
$10.00It is difficult to know whom to consult and which decisions to make about a young person suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis. This clear chart provides a…
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Handouts (PDFs), Physical & Emotional Safety
Professional Staff-Camper Boundaries
$10.00Youth leaders may enter a grey area in which personal information is over-shared, physical touch becomes inappropriate, and emotional connections creep beyond what’s comfortable. This essential handout outlines key responsibilities…
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Handouts (PDFs), Physical & Emotional Safety
Safe Touch Guidelines for Youth Leaders
$0.00Culled from the most up-to-date collection of guidelines provided by the ACA and a variety of youth development professionals, this sensible set of strategies has detailed sections on Safe Touch,…
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Handouts (PDFs), Physical & Emotional Safety
Waterfront Safety Design: Top Ten Tips in Action
$10.00Certifications on your waterfront mean nothing without common sense and experience. This handout outlines techniques that will help save lives and prevent injuries. From preventing slips and pinches to building…
