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Reconnecting Youth (RY) is a proven, award-winning program that helps high-risk youth achieve in school and decrease drug use, anger, depression, and suicidal behavior. Designed for students aged 14-18, RY is a high school-based curriculum that uses small group skills training to enhance personal competencies and social support resources.
The RY program goals are:
1. Increase school performance.
2. Decrease drug involvement.
3. Decrease suicide-risk behaviors.
This "indicated" prevention program meets the needs of high-risk individuals by helping students develop skills and strategies for dealing with risk factors in four critical areas:
• At school
• With peers
• With self
• With family
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