A typical day at Rebound includes:
Reconnection
We provide re-connection and re-engagement with schools and parents through student-led “wrap up meetings,” attended by a parent/guardian or surrogate parent and a representative from the school, and follow-up visits by Rebound staff, as needed.
Academic Support
We offer one-on-one tutoring , which is provided by program volunteers, coordination with teachers for assignments, and connection with school staff to provide support when returning to school.
Healthy Living
We provide models and support for healthy living though daily nutritious meals, opportunities for fun recreational exercise such as group games, runs, or hikes, and a rotation of informational programs devoted to healthy living, including sexual health, nutrition, exercise, meditation, the mind-body connection, or other health-related topics.
Connection to Community Agencies
Referrals to mental health or substance abuse treatment, literacy support, vocational or youth employment programs, pregnancy and STD/HIV services, conflict resolution, gang awareness, anger management, etc.
Individual & Group Counseling
Strengths assessment, goal-setting, life and career/vocational planning, individual assessment, psycho-educational skill building groups, short-term therapy (as needed), conflict resolution and peer mediation, leadership development and assertive communication, crisis intervention and safety planning (as needed).
Recreation
Strengths assessment, goal-setting, life and career/vocational planning, individual assessment, psycho-educational skill building groups, short-term therapy (as needed), conflict resolution and peer mediation, leadership development and assertive communication, crisis intervention and safety planning (as needed).
Program Goals
Rebound’s Day program provides a supportive environment for young people to achieve the following goals:
- Stay up-to-date with schoolwork during short-term suspension
- Identify root causes of suspension, including student behavior and systemic issues
- Address root causes of suspension in order to:
- prevent juvenile crime (and other risky behaviors) during out of school time and
- prevent future suspensions
- Develop sources of resilience in youth by:
- gaining self-knowledge and improving self-esteem
- identifying personal strengths and goals
- increasing skills in leadership, conflict management and effective communication skills
- Promote social connectedness by reconnecting youth with families, school staff, and the larger community
Minimally, Rebound provides assistance with school work and supervision. Maximally, Rebound implements effective interventions that result in positive engagement with school and the community.
