scholarly journals The ACA Advocacy Competencies: A Social Justice Advocacy Framework for Professional School Counselors

2007 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manivong Ratts ◽  
Lorraine DeKruyf ◽  
Stuart Chen-Hayes
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Professional School ◽  
Social Justice Advocacy ◽  
Professional School Counselors

scholarly journals Addressing Social Injustice with Urban African American Young Men Through Hip-hop: Suggestions for School Counselors

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-121
Author(s):  
Ahmad R. Washington
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
African American ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Hip Hop ◽  
Rap Music ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Professional School ◽  
Social Justice Advocacy ◽  
Professional School Counselors ◽  
African American Young Men

In this manuscript, the author discusses how hip-hop and rap music can be used to as a tool for social justice advocacy to stimulate urban African American young men’s sociopolitical empowerment to combat educational barriers. The manuscript includes a historical examination of the environment in which hip-hop culture was conceived. The focus then shifts to how particular hip-hop artists’ lyrical content is germane to the social justice advocacy orientation mandate of 21st century professional school counselors working in urban settings. Finally, practical suggestions are be provided for how social justice oriented professional school counselors can apply this content when working directly with urban African American young men.

scholarly journals The ACA Advocacy Competencies: A Social Justice Advocacy Framework for Professional School Counselors

2007 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0701100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manivong J. Ratts ◽  
Lorraine DeKruyf ◽  
Stuart F. Chen-Hayes
Keyword(s):  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Change Agent ◽  
Professional School ◽  
Social Justice Advocacy ◽  
American Counseling Association ◽  
Access And Equity ◽  
Professional School Counselors ◽  
K 12

The recent endorsement of the advocacy competencies by the American Counseling Association signals their relevance to the school counseling profession. This article outlines the importance of being a social change agent, the value of advocacy in K-12 schools, and how school counselors can use the advocacy competencies as a framework for promoting access and equity for all students. Implications for professional school counselors and school counselor educators in using the advocacy competencies are also addressed.

Identifying and Intervening with Students Exhibiting Signs of Gaming Addiction and other Addictive Behaviors: Implications for Professional School Counselors

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 2156759X1101400 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Bryce Hagedorn ◽  
Tabitha Young
Keyword(s):  
School Counselors ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Professional School ◽  
Gaming Addiction ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Professional School Counselors ◽  
Definition Of

This article discusses strategies professional school counselors can use to recognize and intervene with students who are presenting with signs of addictive behaviors. First, the authors present a definition of addictive behaviors. The authors then define and discuss the most common addictive behaviors impacting adolescents, with a special emphasis on gaming addiction. Finally, the article offers screening and intervention strategies that professional school counselors can use in the school setting.

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