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Rachel's Challenge urges schools to prioritize 'connectedness' as youth mental-health risk rises
Summary
Rachel's Challenge CEO Christy told the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice Commission that building student belonging and kindness reduces bullying, disciplinary referrals and, she said, helps prevent violent acts. Commissioners asked for local data and emphasized the need for programs in juvenile facilities.
Christy, identified in the meeting as CEO of Rachel's Challenge, told the San Mateo County Juvenile Justice Commission on April 28 that the nonprofit's school-based programming focuses on creating positive school cultures to reduce bullying, youth suicide risk and youth violence.
Christy described a multi-tier approach: assemblies and classroom curriculum, student-led '4 clubs' (Friends of Rachel) and follow-up workshops and case-management supports. She said Rachel's Challenge has trained certified presenters, reached millions of students and works with schools to build sustained culture change rather than one-off events. "People will never know how far a little kindness can…
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