Nyenta.com - Pathways to Peace to launch proactive, case-management outreach model in Rochester City Schools

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~ Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans has announced the launch of a new proactive, case-management outreach model in Rochester schools. The Pathways to Peace School-based outreach team will implement this model in an effort to improve its ability to support students and help them stay safe, find emotional support, and be successful learners throughout the school year.

According to Mayor Evans, the majority of Rochester's children are expected to have a great school year and show up on the first day with excitement and smiles. However, there are still many students who are struggling due to the aftershocks of the pandemic and are in need of help. This new outreach model is seen as the next step in addressing their calls for assistance.

The Pathways to Peace violence-prevention and -intervention team was expanded by Mayor Evans upon taking office in 2022 to include a school-based outreach team. These team members work directly in City schools during the academic year, providing mentoring and counseling services aimed at helping students avoid violence or encounters with law enforcement.

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Under this new model, the school-based team will identify a small number of students in each school who require additional support and provide services both within and outside of school. These services include monitoring attendance records to ensure regular school attendance, conducting home visits to connect with families and address barriers to academic success, facilitating workshops that focus on leadership development, conflict resolution, and community engagement through evidence-based programs like Project Lead the Way.

The team will also act as advocates for students by representing their interests and needs in school meetings and other settings. They will maintain open communication with parents or guardians regarding student progress and collaborate closely with teachers, counselors, and administrators to develop comprehensive support plans for each student.

Pathways to Peace is just one of many services offered by the City through its Department of Recreation and Human Services (DRHS). As fall programming begins at R-Centers on September 11th, hundreds of programs will be available to help keep kids physically active and mentally engaged during after-school hours.

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These free programs at R-Centers and recreation facilities cover a wide range of interests and activities, including traditional sports and athletic programs, academic enrichment, life-skills training, leadership development, and nature exploration. Additionally, the City will continue to offer Social Emotional Health and Wellness services with certified mental health counselors at four R-Centers. To learn more about these programs or to register as an R-Center member, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/r-central.

The DRHS Office of Crisis Intervention Services also provides services to help families and young people cope with trauma. This includes the Person in Crisis (PIC) mobile-response team, which can be requested by calling 988. The City has also partnered with BreatheDeep, a non-profit restorative wellness agency, to provide counseling services to DRHS staff. This partnership aims to improve employee health and their ability to identify and respond to signs of trauma among the clients they serve.

To further educate the community on recognizing warning signs of violence and trauma in others, BreatheDeep has prepared a one-sheet that is attached to this article. By working together and providing support for those in need, the City of Rochester hopes to create a safer and more supportive environment for its youth and families.

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