The Teen Brain

• 2022

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This video explains how teenage brains are still developing, especially the part that controls decision-making and impulsiveness. It describes why teens often act without thinking and take risks. The article gives tips for School Resource Officers (SROs) on working with teens: be genuine, consistent, non-judgmental, listen more than talk, and use positive feedback. Instead of giving orders or punishments right away, SROs should ask questions to understand students better. Remembering that teen brains are not fully developed can help adults support them in making good choices.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Adolescent Behavior; Decision Making; Empathy; Impulsive Behavior; Neural Pathways; Risk-Taking; Schools; Social Behavior Disorders; Prefrontal Cortex; Adolescent

Institutions: National Center for School Safety

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