Effects of medication and misuse of drugs are explored, and the availability of community resources. The role of recreation and exercise are also discussed. Structuring the environment to maximize assets and minimize deficits is explored for the variety of professional settings represented in the class. Social skills and social competence are the desired end-result of the prevention and intervention activities. The issues of etiology, intervention, and treatment are discussed.
Learners also study and critically evaluate the juvenile justice system.
This course explores the issues of leadership and administration for the youth development profession. Since there are a wide variety of professional youth development activities, learners will apply overarching principles to improve their own or their organization's practice. Attention is given to the counselor's tools, skills, and techniques. Counseling children, the process of referral, and the rights and responsibilities of the youth development professional are discussed. Based on the theories and learnings that have been occurring, students will design educative or interventionist programs for their own work environment.